School Information

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Total Cost $19,314
Total Enrollment 32,067
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 16 : 1

George Mason University

http://www.gmu.edu
4400 University Dr, Fairfax, Virginia 22030-4444
(703) 993-1000

The University's Mission George Mason University is innovative and entrepreneurial in spirit and utilizes its multi-campus organization and location near our nation�s capital to attract outstanding faculty, staff and students. George Mason will: * Educate the new generation of leaders for the 21st century—men and women capable of shaping a global community with vision, justice, and clarity. * Encourage freedom of thought, speech, and inquiry in a tolerant, respectful academic setting that values diversity. * Provide innovative and interdisciplinary undergraduate, graduate, and professional courses of study that enable students to exercise analytical and imaginative thinking and make well-founded ethical decisions. ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Air Force)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Student Services Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Campus Setting Suburb: Large
Disability Services Student 6%
 
School Costs

At George Mason University, 65.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 32.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $6,277), and 39% receive loans ($6,337 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $7,650. Off campus it is around $11,680.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending George Mason University is $10,384 per year.

Yearly Tuition
George Mason University Tuition Costs
Tuition Undergrad in State $8,024
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $24,008
Tuition Graduate in State $7,568
Tuition Graduate Out of State $21,704
Living Costs
George Mason University Total Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $19,314
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $35,298
Total Expense In State Off Campus $24,164
Total Expense in State off Campus With Family $12,024
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus $40,148
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus With Familhy $28,008
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 13,732 people applied to George Mason University. Of the applicants, 63.0% were admitted (61.0% male & 65.0% female ) and 31.0% accepted (33.0% male and 29.0% female)

Of the 19,702 undergraduate students at George Mason University, 23.0% are part-time. A majority (76.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 77.0% of the 12,365 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     78.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     85.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     55.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     31.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     60.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     64.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline January 15
Admissions Office Phone 703-993-2400
Admissions Office Email admissions@gmu.edu
Admissions Office Address Mailing Address Office of Admissions 4400 University Drive, MSN 3A4 Fairfax, Virginia 22030
Admissions Transfer URL http://admissions.gmu.edu/transfer/
Admissions Website http://admissions.gmu.edu/ (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://admissions.gmu.edu/applyNow/
Application Fee $75

In order to be accepted to George Mason University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 510
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 620
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 520
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 630
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 23
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 27
ACT English (25th Percentile) 22
ACT English (75th Percentile) 28
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 21
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 26
 
George Mason University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 1 6
Area Studies, Other 6
Women's Studies 1
Biological and biomedical sciences 6 186 39 18
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other 5 31 18
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 186 5
Biostatistics 1
Epidemiology 3
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 25 865 168
Accounting 22 233 7
Business Administration and Management, General 220 115
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 46
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other 0
Finance, General 195
Management Information Systems, General 3
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other 84
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 122
Tourism and Travel Services Management 11
Communication, journalism, and related programs 20 118
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 18
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other 20 100
Computer and information sciences and support services 3 43 155 6
Computer and Information Sciences, Other 1
Computer and Information Sciences, General 42 64 6
Computer and Information Systems Security 25
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration 3
Information Science/Studies 66
Education 171 112 762 35
Administration of Special Education 1
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching 2
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 2 39
Curriculum and Instruction 132 383
Education, General 27
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism 2
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 103
Health Teacher Education 99
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 13 7
Special Education and Teaching, General 19 230
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other 2 8
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor 11
Engineering 36 330 159 21
Civil Engineering, Other 2 34 13
Computer Engineering, General 18 20 2
Computer Software Engineering 4 2
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 58 40 6
Engineering, General 4
Engineering, Other 11 187 12
Industrial Engineering 17
Systems Engineering 15 33 67 1
English language and literature/letters 1 358 63
Creative Writing 20
English Language and Literature, General 127
English Literature (British and Commonwealth) 43
Speech and Rhetorical Studies 231
Technical and Business Writing 1
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 9
Human Nutrition 9
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 26 7
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 26 7
Health professions and related clinical sciences 5 348 105 8
Athletic Training/Trainer 11
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 13
Community Health and Preventive Medicine 6
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 80 12
Health/Health Care Administration/Management 19
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management 2
International Public Health/International Health 2
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 3 238 72 8
History 117 37 2
History, General 117 37 2
Legal professions and studies 6 228
Law (LLB, JD) 228
Legal Professions and Studies, Other 1
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other 5
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 188 2
Humanities/Humanistic Studies 2
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 124
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 64
Mathematics and statistics 5 19 20 3
Applied Mathematics, Other 1
Mathematics, General 19 8 2
Statistics, General 4 12
Statistics, Other 1
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 58 39 263 33
Biological and Physical Sciences 13 9
Cognitive Science 1
Gerontology 1
Mathematics and Computer Science 6 14
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 39 196
Neuroscience 3
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution 17 36 48 10
Philosophy and religious studies 18 7
Philosophy 12 7
Religion/Religious Studies 6
Physical Sciences 1
Astronomy 2
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General 3
Chemistry, General 35 4
Geology/Earth Science, General 13 3 6
Physical Sciences, Other 1
Physics, General 11
Physics, Other 6
Psychology 8 286 66 24
Educational Psychology 6
Psychology, General 8 286 60 24
Public administration and social service professions 4 64 252 18
Public Administration 2 33 111
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other 18
Public Policy Analysis 2 101 18
Social Work 31 22
Security and protective services 1 138 3 1
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 3 1
Criminal Justice/Police Science 1 138
Social sciences 13 575 189 21
Anthropology 38 2
Economics, General 103 37 21
Geography 13 25 20
International Relations and Affairs 139 104
Political Science and Government, General 23
Political Science and Government, Other 221
Sociology 49 3
Visual and performing arts 229 67
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 2
Art/Art Studies, General 51 3
Arts Management 27
Cinematography and Film/Video Production 14
Dance, General 20 3
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 17
Music Performance, General 38
Music, General 25
Visual and Performing Arts, General 89 7
 
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