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George Mason University

George Mason University is a Public, 4 Years+ school located in Fairfax, VA. The 2019 average net price at George Mason University is $19,064. Acceptance rate is 81.06%. The school has a total enrollment of 37,316.


Quick Facts

Updated U.S. Gov IPEDS 2019-20
Logo of George Mason University
Major Airport
Major City
Top Ranked
Location: Fairfax, VA
Student Body: 37,316
Education Type: 4 Years+
Funding: Public
Campus Type: Suburban
Web Site: www2.gmu.edu
Acceptance Rate: 81.06%

Admission Details

Key Admissions DetailsAdmissions Deadlines, Start Dates
  • Acceptance Rate: 81.06%
  • Application Deadline: January 15, 2021
  • International Students: < 1%
  • Application Fee: $70
Tuition and FeesYearly Tuition and Other Fees
In State Tuition: $9,060
Out of State/International Tuition: $32,520
In State Grad Tuition: $11,736
Out of State Grad Tuition: $32,322
Room and Board: $12,426
Books and Supplies: $1,200
Other Fees: $3,402
Net Price In-District/State: $19,064
Net Price Out-of-State: n/a
Student Body DataIncoming Class Data
  • Most Recent Incoming Class: 3,711
  • Men / Women Ratio: 1,870 / 1,841
  • Median SAT Verbal Range: 570 - 660
  • Median SAT Math Range: 550 - 660
  • Median ACT Range: 24 - 30
International Student DataInformation for International Students
  • Minimum TOEFL Score: n/a
  • Minimum IETLS Score: 6.5
  • % of International Students: < 1%
  • International Testing: Required
  • Total International Students: 70
Required DocumentsTranscripts and Recommendations
  • High School Transcript: Required
  • Recommendations: Considered
  • Admissions Tests Scores: Required
  • Portfolio: Considered

Top 5 Popular Programs

  • Business, Management, Marketing: 16%
  • Education: 14%
  • Computer Science: 10%
  • Social Sciences: 8%
  • Health Professions: 8%

Academic Programs

George Mason University offers 304 Total Programs in Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Certificate Degree Levels. The most popular area of study for students are degrees in Business, Management, Marketing. Choose an area to explore below to see detailed degree programs at each degree level.
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Bachelor's Degree ProgramsGeorge Mason University offers 70 Bachelor's Degree Programs
Biological, Biomedical Science
Business, Management, Marketing
Communication Technology
  • Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects Degree
    • Campus
    Program Details
Computer Science
Education
Engineering
English Literature
Ethnic, Gender Studies
Foreign Language, Literature
Health Professions
History
Human Sciences
  • Human Development and Family Studies, General Degree
    • Campus
    Program Details
Interdisciplinary Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Mathematics and Statistics
Natural Resources, Conservation
Parks, Leisure Studues
Philosophy, Religiouis Studies
Physical Sciences
Protective Services
Psychology
Public Admin, Social Services
Social Sciences
Visual and Performing Arts
Master's Degree ProgramsGeorge Mason University offers 87 Master's Degree Programs
Biological, Biomedical Science
Business, Management, Marketing
Communication
Communication Technology
  • Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects Degree
    • Campus
    Program Details
Computer Science
  • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Degree
    • Online
    • Campus
    Program Details
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General Degree
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    Program Details
  • Computer and Information Systems Security, Information Assurance Degree
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    Program Details
  • Data Modeling, Warehousing and Database Administration Degree
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    Program Details
  • Information Science, Studies Degree
    • Campus
    Program Details
  • Information Technology Degree
    • Online
    • Campus
    Program Details
Education
Engineering
English Literature
Ethnic, Gender Studies
Foreign Language, Literature
Health Professions
History
Interdisciplinary Studies
Legal Studies
Mathematics and Statistics
Natural Resources, Conservation
Parks, Leisure Studues
Philosophy, Religiouis Studies
Physical Sciences
Protective Services
Psychology
Public Admin, Social Services
Social Sciences
Visual and Performing Arts
Doctorate Degree ProgramsGeorge Mason University offers 40 Doctorate Degree Programs
Biological, Biomedical Science
Communication
Computer Science
Education
Engineering
English Literature
Foreign Language, Literature
Health Professions
History
Interdisciplinary Studies
Legal Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Mathematics and Statistics
Natural Resources, Conservation
Physical Sciences
Protective Services
  • Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement Administration Degree
    • Campus
    Program Details
Psychology
Public Admin, Social Services
Social Sciences
Visual and Performing Arts
Certificate ProgramsGeorge Mason University offers 75 Certificate Programs
Biological, Biomedical Science
Business, Management, Marketing
Computer Science
Education
  • Administration of Special Education Degree
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    Program Details
  • Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching Degree
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    Program Details
  • Counselor Education, School Counseling and Guidance Services Degree
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    Program Details
  • Curriculum and Instruction Degree
    • Online
    • Campus
    Program Details
  • Drama and Dance Teacher Education Degree
    • Campus
    Program Details
  • Education, Teaching of Individuals With Autism Degree
    • Online
    • Campus
    Program Details
  • Education, Teaching of Individuals With Vision Impairments Including Blindness Degree
    • Campus
    Program Details
  • Educational Leadership and Administration, General Degree
    • Online
    • Campus
    Program Details
  • Educational, Instructional Technology Degree
    • Online
    • Campus
    Program Details
  • Foreign Language Teacher Education Degree
    • Campus
    Program Details
  • Higher Education, Higher Education Administration Degree
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    Program Details
  • Music Teacher Education Degree
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    Program Details
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching Degree
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    Program Details
  • Reading Teacher Education Degree
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    Program Details
  • Special Education and Teaching, General Degree
    • Online
    • Campus
    Program Details
  • Teaching English As A Second Or Foreign Language, Esl Language Instructor Degree
    • Online
    • Campus
    Program Details
Engineering
English Literature
  • Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing Degree
    • Campus
    Program Details
Ethnic, Gender Studies
Health Professions
History
Interdisciplinary Studies
Mathematics and Statistics
Parks, Leisure Studues
Protective Services
Psychology
Public Admin, Social Services
Social Sciences
Visual and Performing Arts

Demographics & Outcomes

Graduation and RetentionGraduation and retention information
  • Graduation Rate Within 150% of Time: 71%
  • Graduation Rate Within 200% of Time: 72%
  • 1st Year Retention: 88%
  • Post Graduation Salary: $56,300
Student Body DemographicsDiversity and Age Data
  • Total Students: 37,316
  • White, non-Hispanic Students: 45%
  • Asian Students: 17%
  • Hispanic Students: 12%
  • Black Students: 11%
  • Non-resident, alien: 8%
  • Two or more races: 4%
  • Unknown: 3%
  • American Indian, Alaska Native Students: <1%
  • Native Hawaiian, Pacific Isl. Students: <1%

Transfer Agreements

To Program20 Agreements with 24 Colleges
Biological/Biomedical Science
Northern Virginia Community College
Business/Management/Marketing
Blue Ridge Community College
Central Virginia Community College
Dabney S Lancaster Community College
Danville Community College
Eastern Shore Community College
Germanna Community College
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
John Tyler Community College
Lord Fairfax Community College
Mountain Empire Community College
New River Community College
Northern Virginia Community College
Patrick Henry Community College
Paul D Camp Community College
Piedmont Virginia Community College
Rappahannock Community College
Southside Virginia Community College
Southwest Virginia Community College
Thomas Nelson Community College
Tidewater Community College
Virginia Highlands Community College
Virginia Western Community College
Wytheville Community College
Communication
Northern Virginia Community College
Computer Science
Blue Ridge Community College
Central Virginia Community College
Dabney S Lancaster Community College
Danville Community College
Eastern Shore Community College
Germanna Community College
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
John Tyler Community College
Lord Fairfax Community College
Mountain Empire Community College
New River Community College
Northern Virginia Community College
Patrick Henry Community College
Paul D Camp Community College
Piedmont Virginia Community College
Rappahannock Community College
Southside Virginia Community College
Southwest Virginia Community College
Thomas Nelson Community College
Tidewater Community College
Virginia Highlands Community College
Virginia Western Community College
Wytheville Community College
Education
Northern Virginia Community College
Engineering
Blue Ridge Community College
Central Virginia Community College
Dabney S Lancaster Community College
Danville Community College
Eastern Shore Community College
Germanna Community College
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
John Tyler Community College
Lord Fairfax Community College
Mountain Empire Community College
New River Community College
Northern Virginia Community College
Patrick Henry Community College
Paul D Camp Community College
Piedmont Virginia Community College
Rappahannock Community College
Southside Virginia Community College
Southwest Virginia Community College
Thomas Nelson Community College
Tidewater Community College
Virginia Highlands Community College
Virginia Western Community College
Wytheville Community College
Ethnic/Gender Studies
Blue Ridge Community College
Central Virginia Community College
Dabney S Lancaster Community College
Danville Community College
Eastern Shore Community College
Germanna Community College
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
John Tyler Community College
Lord Fairfax Community College
Mountain Empire Community College
New River Community College
Northern Virginia Community College
Patrick Henry Community College
Paul D Camp Community College
Piedmont Virginia Community College
Rappahannock Community College
Southside Virginia Community College
Southwest Virginia Community College
Thomas Nelson Community College
Tidewater Community College
Virginia Highlands Community College
Virginia Western Community College
Wytheville Community College
Foreign Language/Literature
Blue Ridge Community College
Central Virginia Community College
Dabney S Lancaster Community College
Danville Community College
Eastern Shore Community College
Germanna Community College
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
John Tyler Community College
Lord Fairfax Community College
Mountain Empire Community College
New River Community College
Northern Virginia Community College
Patrick Henry Community College
Paul D Camp Community College
Piedmont Virginia Community College
Rappahannock Community College
Southside Virginia Community College
Southwest Virginia Community College
Thomas Nelson Community College
Tidewater Community College
Virginia Highlands Community College
Virginia Western Community College
Wytheville Community College
General Agreement
Northern Virginia Community College
Piedmont Virginia Community College
Richard Bland College
Health Professions
Northern Virginia Community College
History
Blue Ridge Community College
Central Virginia Community College
Dabney S Lancaster Community College
Danville Community College
Eastern Shore Community College
Germanna Community College
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
John Tyler Community College
Lord Fairfax Community College
Mountain Empire Community College
New River Community College
Northern Virginia Community College
Patrick Henry Community College
Paul D Camp Community College
Piedmont Virginia Community College
Rappahannock Community College
Southside Virginia Community College
Southwest Virginia Community College
Thomas Nelson Community College
Tidewater Community College
Virginia Highlands Community College
Virginia Western Community College
Wytheville Community College
Interpersonal/Social Skills
Northern Virginia Community College
Legal Studies
Northern Virginia Community College
Mathematics and Statistics
Northern Virginia Community College
Philosophy/Religiouis Studies
Northern Virginia Community College
Physical Sciences
Blue Ridge Community College
Central Virginia Community College
Dabney S Lancaster Community College
Danville Community College
Eastern Shore Community College
Germanna Community College
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
John Tyler Community College
Lord Fairfax Community College
Mountain Empire Community College
New River Community College
Northern Virginia Community College
Patrick Henry Community College
Paul D Camp Community College
Piedmont Virginia Community College
Rappahannock Community College
Southside Virginia Community College
Southwest Virginia Community College
Thomas Nelson Community College
Tidewater Community College
Virginia Highlands Community College
Virginia Western Community College
Wytheville Community College
Psychology
Northern Virginia Community College
Recreational Activities
Blue Ridge Community College
Central Virginia Community College
Dabney S Lancaster Community College
Danville Community College
Eastern Shore Community College
Germanna Community College
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
John Tyler Community College
Lord Fairfax Community College
Mountain Empire Community College
New River Community College
Northern Virginia Community College
Patrick Henry Community College
Paul D Camp Community College
Piedmont Virginia Community College
Rappahannock Community College
Southside Virginia Community College
Southwest Virginia Community College
Thomas Nelson Community College
Tidewater Community College
Virginia Highlands Community College
Virginia Western Community College
Wytheville Community College
Social Sciences
Blue Ridge Community College
Central Virginia Community College
Dabney S Lancaster Community College
Danville Community College
Eastern Shore Community College
Germanna Community College
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
John Tyler Community College
Lord Fairfax Community College
Mountain Empire Community College
New River Community College
Northern Virginia Community College
Patrick Henry Community College
Paul D Camp Community College
Piedmont Virginia Community College
Rappahannock Community College
Southside Virginia Community College
Southwest Virginia Community College
Thomas Nelson Community College
Tidewater Community College
Virginia Highlands Community College
Virginia Western Community College
Wytheville Community College
Visual and Performing Arts
Blue Ridge Community College
Central Virginia Community College
Dabney S Lancaster Community College
Danville Community College
Eastern Shore Community College
Germanna Community College
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
John Tyler Community College
Lord Fairfax Community College
Mountain Empire Community College
New River Community College
Northern Virginia Community College
Patrick Henry Community College
Paul D Camp Community College
Piedmont Virginia Community College
Rappahannock Community College
Southside Virginia Community College
Southwest Virginia Community College
Thomas Nelson Community College
Tidewater Community College
Virginia Highlands Community College
Virginia Western Community College
Wytheville Community College
To College11 Programs
Blue Ridge Community College
Business/Management/Marketing
Computer Science
Engineering
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Recreational Activities
Central Virginia Community College
Business/Management/Marketing
Computer Science
Engineering
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Recreational Activities
Dabney S Lancaster Community College
Business/Management/Marketing
Computer Science
Engineering
General Agreement
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Recreational Activities
Danville Community College
Business/Management/Marketing
Computer Science
Engineering
General Agreement
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Recreational Activities
Eastern Shore Community College
Business/Management/Marketing
Computer Science
Engineering
General Agreement
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Recreational Activities
Germanna Community College
Business/Management/Marketing
Engineering
General Agreement
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Recreational Activities
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Business/Management/Marketing
Computer Science
Engineering
General Agreement
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Recreational Activities
John Tyler Community College
Business/Management/Marketing
Computer Science
Engineering
General Agreement
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Recreational Activities
Lord Fairfax Community College
Business/Management/Marketing
Computer Science
Engineering
General Agreement
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Recreational Activities
Mountain Empire Community College
Business/Management/Marketing
Computer Science
Engineering
General Agreement
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Recreational Activities
New River Community College
Business/Management/Marketing
Computer Science
Engineering
General Agreement
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Recreational Activities
Northern Virginia Community College
Biological/Biomedical Science
Business/Management/Marketing
Computer Science
Education
Engineering
General Agreement
Health Professions
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Recreational Activities
Social Sciences
Visual and Performing Arts
Patrick Henry Community College
Business/Management/Marketing
Computer Science
Engineering
General Agreement
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Recreational Activities
Paul D Camp Community College
Business/Management/Marketing
Computer Science
Engineering
General Agreement
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Recreational Activities
Piedmont Virginia Community College
Business/Management/Marketing
Computer Science
Engineering
General Agreement
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Recreational Activities
Rappahannock Community College
Business/Management/Marketing
Computer Science
Engineering
General Agreement
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Recreational Activities
Richard Bland College
General Agreement
Southside Virginia Community College
Business/Management/Marketing
Computer Science
Engineering
General Agreement
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Recreational Activities
Southwest Virginia Community College
Business/Management/Marketing
Computer Science
Engineering
General Agreement
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Recreational Activities
Thomas Nelson Community College
Business/Management/Marketing
Computer Science
Engineering
General Agreement
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Recreational Activities
Tidewater Community College
Business/Management/Marketing
Computer Science
Engineering
General Agreement
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Recreational Activities
Virginia Highlands Community College
Business/Management/Marketing
Computer Science
Engineering
General Agreement
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Recreational Activities
Virginia Western Community College
Business/Management/Marketing
Computer Science
Engineering
General Agreement
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Recreational Activities
Wytheville Community College
Business/Management/Marketing
Computer Science
Engineering
General Agreement
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Recreational Activities

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