George Mason University
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$9,510
Avg in-state tuition
$32,970
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About George Mason University
George Mason University is a large public university located on a suburban campus in Fairfax, Virginia. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 27,104, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 89%. The university offers 71 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 72%, and a student-faculty ratio of 17:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $9,510, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $32,970.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
89% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
86% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
72% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Considered (not required)
High school transcript Required
High school rank Considered (not required)
Letter of recommendation Considered (not required)
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Required
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 24-30
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1100-1300
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.
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Students enrolled
96%
Online student enrollment
17:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
40%
Asian
18%
Hispanic
14%
Black
11%
Non-U.S. Citizen
7%
Unknown
5%
Two or more races
4%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
52%
Socio-economic diversity
29% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
51
Total Online Enrollment
36,902
Percent of Programs Online
81% On-campus
19% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's 14% online
Graduate Certificate 29% online
Master's 23% online
Doctorate Not offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $9,510 | $32,970 |
Graduate | $12,594 | $33,906 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,278 |
On-campus room and board | $12,090 |
On-campus other expenses | $3,596 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $12,786 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $6,572 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $4,670 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $26,474 | $49,934 |
Off-campus without family | $30,146 | $53,606 |
Off-campus with family | $15,458 | $38,918 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
33%
State Grant Aid
37%
Institution Grant Aid
34%
Pell Grant
29%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$20k
Average student debt after graduation
$47k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I without football
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Rowing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming Diving
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
- All Track Combined
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Russian Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Near and Middle Eastern Studies
BA
MA
DOC
2Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Neurobiology and Neurophysiology
BA
MA
DOC
Neuroscience
BA
MA
DOC
Bioinformatics
BA
MA
DOC
Biostatistics
BA
MA
DOC
Biometry/Biometrics
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
3Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Real Estate
BA
MA
DOC
Tourism and Travel Services Management
BA
MA
DOC
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Project Management
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Behavior Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Commerce, General
BA
MA
DOC
4Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
Health Communication
BA
MA
DOC
5Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects
BA
MA
DOC
6Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Information Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Information Science/Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Systems Security
BA
MA
DOC
7Education
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Health Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Art Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Curriculum and Instruction
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
BA
MA
DOC
8Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Systems Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Industrial Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Construction Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Mechanical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Software Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Civil Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
9English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
Rhetoric and Composition
BA
MA
DOC
English Literature (British and Commonwealth)
BA
MA
DOC
Creative Writing
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
10Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Human Development and Family Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
11Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
BA
MA
DOC
12Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Athletic Training/Trainer
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Practice
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist
BA
MA
DOC
Medical Informatics
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Rehabilitation Science
BA
MA
DOC
Public Health, Other
BA
MA
DOC
International Public Health/International Health
BA
MA
DOC
Community Health and Preventive Medicine
BA
MA
DOC
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
BA
MA
DOC
13History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
14Legal Professions And Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Law (LL.B., J.D.)
BA
MA
DOC
Programs for Foreign Lawyers (LL.M., M.C.L.)
BA
MA
DOC
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Legal Professions and Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
15Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
BA
MA
DOC
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
General Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
BA
MA
DOC
16Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Statistics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematical Statistics and Probability
BA
MA
DOC
17Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Sustainability Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Biological and Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics and Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Science, Technology and Society
BA
MA
DOC
International/Global Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Dispute Resolution
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
18Natural Resources And Conservation
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Science
BA
MA
DOC
19Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
20Philosophy And Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Philosophy
BA
MA
DOC
Religion/Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
21Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Physics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Geology/Earth Science, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Astronomy
BA
MA
DOC
22Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
23Public Administration And Social Service Professions
BA
MA
DOC
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Public Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Public Policy Analysis
BA
MA
DOC
Health Policy Analysis
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
24Security And Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Critical Infrastructure Protection
BA
MA
DOC
Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Police Science
BA
MA
DOC
Forensic Science and Technology
BA
MA
DOC
25Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Economics, General
- All Track Combined
- Basketball
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