George Mason University
Overview
Student Population
National Rank
| Location | Fairfax, Virginia |
| Online | gmu.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Size | Large |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Fairfax, Virginia, George Mason University is a large four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 19,557 prospective students applied, and 15,852 were granted admission. Of those admitted 3,711 enrolled in the school. 25,710 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 11,606 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2018/2019, excluding room and board, is $9,060 plus fees of $3,402. Mason is ranked 379 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Admission Standards
| SAT | 1120/1320 |
| ACT | 24/30 |
| GPA | 3.66 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 15, 2020 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
Annual Cost to Attend
Virginia Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $3,402 |
| Room and Board | $12,426 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,196 |
| Total One Year Cost | $30,284 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $3,402 |
| Room and Board | $12,426 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,196 |
| Total One Year Cost | $53,744 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 23% |
| Social Sciences | 16% |
| English and Literature | 10% |
| Psychology | 8% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 7% |
Other Colleges to Consider
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| S |
St Mary's College of MarylandSt. Mary's City, Maryland |
| P |
Penn State YorkYork, Pennsylvania |
| J |
James Madison UniversityHarrisonburg, Virginia |
| P |
Penn State HarrisburgMiddletown, Pennsylvania |
| D |
University of DelawareNewark, Delaware |
| V |
Virginia Military InstituteLexington, Virginia |
| N |
The College of New JerseyEwing, New Jersey |
Reviews
Student and Parent Reviews
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Nov 25, 2019
J****** from Richmond
I found George Mason to be very welcoming and always ahead of trends on what?s needed in a particular degree or field, so you are properly prepared and confident to have the education and skills to enter your chosen profession.
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Feb 28, 2016
R******l from Fairfax, VA
It is truly a great school, I would recommendthis school to everyone
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=232186 IPEDS survey data for George Mason University.
