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Tuition

$10,740

$28,884

not including room and board

in-state out-of-state More Financial Details

Very Selective

32%

acceptance rate

Accepted 5,787
Declined + 11,834
Total Received 17,621
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Public

20,653

undergraduate students

12,308

graduate students

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Lists & Rankings

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undergraduateRatios

48%

52%

male

female

1  :  16

teacher

students

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshman in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
7%
600-699
30%
500-599
48%
400-499
14%
300-399
1%
200-299
0
700-800
7%
600-699
36%
500-599
46%
400-499
11%
300-399
0
200-299
0
composite english math
30-36
18%
24-29
48%
18-23
33%
12-17
1%
6-11
0
Below 6
0
30-36
7%
24-29
59%
18-23
30%
12-17
4%
6-11
0
Below 6
0
30-36
14%
24-29
56%
18-23
30%
12-17
0
6-11
0
Below 6
0
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Psychology
  2. Accounting
  3. Political Science/Government
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School Facts

George Mason, founded in 1972, is a public university. Programs are offered through the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, the College of Education and Human Development, the Volgenau School of Information Technology and Engineering, the College of Visual and Performing Arts, the Institute for Conflict Analysis and Resolution, the College of Health and Human Services, the College of Science, the School of Management, the School of Public Policy, and the School of Law. Its 677-acre main campus is located in Fairfax, 18 miles from Washington, DC.

Public/private Public
Campus Enrollment 32,961
Established in 1972
Coeducational Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Accredited by AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business)
ABA (American Bar Association)
ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.)
APA (American Psychological Association)
CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education)
CSWE (Council on Social Work Education)
NASM (National Association of Schools of Music)
NASPAA (National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration)
NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education)
SACS (Southern Assn. of Colleges and Schools)

Codes

SAT 5827
ACT 4357

Right Now

Fairfax, VA

677-acre main campus is located in Fairfax (population: 22,565), 19 miles from Washington, DC; branch campuses in Arlington and Prince William County. Served by bus; major airports and train serve the DC Metropolitan area. School operates transportation to public metro station and between campuses. Public transportation serves campus.

George Mason University
4400 University Drive
Fairfax, VA 22030

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Campus Life

yes
Housing available
28%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
72%
Percent of freshman that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alchohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

Greek Life

 
21 fraternities 3% of male students
 
15 sororities 3% of female students
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshman in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
7%
600-699
30%
500-599
48%
400-499
14%
300-399
1%
200-299
0
700-800
7%
600-699
36%
500-599
46%
400-499
11%
300-399
0
200-299
0
composite english math
30-36
18%
24-29
48%
18-23
33%
12-17
1%
6-11
0
Below 6
0
30-36
7%
24-29
59%
18-23
30%
12-17
4%
6-11
0
Below 6
0
30-36
14%
24-29
56%
18-23
30%
12-17
0
6-11
0
Below 6
0

Admissions Facts

Application fee $100
Common application accepted yes
Application deadline November 1 (priority deadline)
January 15
School has early decision program no
School has early action program yes
Early action program application deadline November 9
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Required/GED accepted
SAT/ACT requirements SAT Subject Tests Recommended
SAT or ACT Required of some

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Secondary school record

Important

Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Essay
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations

Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Extracurricular activities
Standardized test scores
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

Not Considered

Geographical residence
Interview
Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency

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Very Selective

32%

acceptance rate

Accepted 5,787
Declined + 11,834
Total Received 17,621

Admissions Right Now

Admissions Contact

Sarah Gallagher Dvorak
Director of Undergraduate Admissions
P: 703 993-2400
F: 703 993-4622
admissions@gmu.edu

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $7,010
Room 5,510
Board 3,740
Additional fees 2,610
Books & supplies 1,120
Total $19,990
Average Financial Aid - 11,790
Total with Avg. Aid $8,200

Financial Aid

61%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$11,790

Average financial aid

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Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $23,688,566
State $15,392,999
Institutional $3,562,495
Other external
Total $42,644,060

Non-need-based

Federal
State
Institutional $6,748,149
Other external $2,331,555
Total $9,079,704

Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Office

P: 703 993-2353
F: 703 993-2350
finaid@gmu.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Heidi Granger
Director, Student Financial Aid
hgranger@gmu.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
baseball
basketball
cheerleading
crew
cross-country
diving
golf
lacrosse
soccer
softball
swimming
tennis
track and field (indoor)
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball
wrestling

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Colonial Athletic Association (Division I), Eastern College Athletic Conference (Division I), Eastern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association (Division I), IC4A
Mascot
The Patriot
School colors
green and gold

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Athletics Right Now

Club Sports - Men's

Baseball, Bowling, Cheerleading, Cross-Country, Equestrian Sports, Fencing, Football, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Rollerblading, Crew, Rugby, Riflery, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track And Field, Triathlon, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball

Club Sports - Women's

Bowling, Cross-Country, Equestrian Sports, Fencing, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Rugby, Riflery, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Synchronized Swimming, Tennis, Track And Field, Triathlon, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball

Intramural/Recreational Sports

Basketball, Cricket, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Track And Field, Volleyball

Athletic Directors

Thomas J. O'Connor (men's)
Athletic Director
email

Susan Collins (women's)
Senior Associate Athletic Director
email

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting
Anthropology
Applied Computer Science
Applied Information Technology
Applied Sciences
Applied/Engineering Physics
Art History
Art/Visual Technology
Arts Education
Arts Management
Astronomy
Athletic Training
Biodefense
Bioengineering
Bioinformatics Management
Bioinformatics/Computational Biology
Biology
Biosciences
Business Administration
Chemistry
Chemistry/Biochemistry
Civil/Environmental/Infrastructure Engineering
Civil/Infrastructure Engineering
Climate Dynamics
Communication
Communications
Community College Education
Community Health
Computational Science
Computational Sciences/Informatics
Computational Social Science
Computer Engineering
Computer Game Design
Computer Science
Conflict Analysis/Resolution
Counseling/Development
Creative Writing
Criminology/Law/Society
Cultural Studies
Curriculum/Instruction
Dance
Earth Science
Earth Systems Science
Earth Systems/Geoinformation Sciences
Economics
Education
Educational Leadership
Educational Psychology
Electrical Engineering
Electrical/Computer Engineering
Electronic Commerce
Electronics/Communications Engineering
English
Enterprise Engineering/Policy
Environmental Science
Environmental Science/Policy
Environmental Science/Public Policy
Environmental/Sustainable Studies
Epidemiology/Biostatistics
Executive Business Administration
Exercise/Fitness/Health Promotion
Film/Video Studies
Finance
Foreign Languages
Geographic/Cartographic Sciences
Geography
Geoinformatics/Cartographic Sciences
Geology
Global Affairs
Global Health
Global/Environmental Change
Government/International Politics
Graphic Design
Health Administration
Health Science
Health Systems Management
Health/Fitness/Recreation Resources
History
Individualized Studies
Information Security/Assurance
Information Systems
Information Systems/Operations Management
Information Technology
Integrative Studies
Intellectual Property Law
Interdisciplinary Studies
International Commerce/Policy
Latin American Studies
Law
Law/Economics
Linguistics
Management
Marketing
Mathematics
Medical Technology
Music
Music Education
Musical Arts
Neuroscience
Nursing
Nursing Practice
Operations Research
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physical Sciences
Physics
Political Science
Professional Studies
Professional Studies/Teaching
Psychology
Public Administration
Public Affairs
Public Health
Public Policy
Real Estate Development
Religious Studies
Russian/Eurasian Studies
Social Work
Sociology
Software Engineering
Special Education
Sports/Recreation
Statistical Science
Systems Engineering
Systems Engineering/Operations Research
Taxation
Technology Management
Theatre
Transportation Policy/Operations/Logistics

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Psychology
  2. Accounting
  3. Political Science/Government

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Self-designed majors

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Art
  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Health Professions
  • Humanities
  • Natural Science
  • Social/Behavioral Science
  • Technologies

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-theology
  • Pre-veterinary science

32,961

total students

89%

11%

in-state

out-of-state

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Undergraduate

63%

20,653
students

Female
52%
10,651

Male
48%
10,002

Graduate

37%

12,308
students

Female
58%
7,165

Male
42%
5,143

undergraduateFull-time

78%

16,265
students

Female
52%
8,444

Male
48%
7,821

undergraduatePart-time

22%

4,388
students

Female
51%
2,207

Male
49%
2,181

Student Break-down

4%
Nonresident aliens
9%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
17%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
11%
Hispanic/Latino
45%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
7%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
5%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

40%

Transfer applicants accepted

65%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of Some
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Essay or personal statement Required of All

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: April 1

Spring: November 1

Transfer Credits

Minimum transfers must complete

30

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Other
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Other
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

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Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

95%

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Other
  • Placement service
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Special housing
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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