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George Mason University

#6 in Top Public Universities in Virginia
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Fairfax, VA
  • 4,197 reviews
A-
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    B+
  2. Value
    A
  3. Diversity
    A
  4. Campus
    B
  5. Athletics
    B+
  6. Party Scene
    B
  7. Professors
    B+
  8. Location
    NG
  9. Dorms
    B-
  10. Campus Food
    B+
  11. Student Life
    B+
  12. Safety
    B
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George Mason is a highly rated public university located in Virginia. It is a large institution with an enrollment of 20,221 undergraduate students. The George Mason acceptance rate is 81%. Popular majors include Psychology, Police and Criminal Science, and Information Technology. Graduating 71% of students, George Mason alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $43,100.
About George Mason University...
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I (without football)
Athletic Conference
Atlantic 10 Conference
Address
4400 University Dr
Fairfax, VA 22030
Website
www2.gmu.edu
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George Mason University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
81%
Application Deadline
January 15
SAT Range
1100-1290
ACT Range
24-30
Application Fee
$70
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
Yes

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Cost

Net Price
$18,629/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $14,908/ year
  • $30-48k
    $16,093/ year
  • $49-75k
    $19,233/ year
  • $76-110k
    $21,825/ year
  • $110k+
    $24,223/ year
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Academics

Professors
B+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
16:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
72%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.246 responses
59%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.285 responses
59%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.285 responses
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Majors

Most Popular Majors
  • Psychology
    348 Graduates
  • Police and Criminal Science
    327 Graduates
  • Information Technology
    283 Graduates
  • Biology
    279 Graduates
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    267 Graduates
  • Accounting
    262 Graduates
  • Rhetoric and Composition
    234 Graduates
  • Management Sciences and Information Systems
    198 Graduates
  • Business
    192 Graduates
  • Finance
    191 Graduates

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
20,221Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
12%
Pell Grant
28%
Varsity Athletes
2%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 201 responses
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  • Diverse
    53%
  • Busy
    13%
  • Unique
    9%
  • Enthusiastic
    6%
  • Content
    6%
  • Students like me :)
    5%
  • Asian
    1%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
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Poll
58%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.365 responses
Poll
50%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.421 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 226 responses
Report
  • Diverse
    50%
  • Welcoming
    27%
  • Just okay
    5%
  • Helping
    5%
  • Decent
    4%
  • Acceptable
    3%
  • Different
    1%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$58,100/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
71%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
91%
National
83%
82%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.186 responses
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George Mason University Reviews

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What I like about GMU is its proximity to Washington DC and being located in Northern Virginia. The location of the college gives students an endless amount of possibilites to prosper and engage with their community. The diversity of GMU makes everyone feel included, because they actually are! The events that different clubs and groups put on allow college students and locals to enjoy and take their minds off of stressful things, and just have a great time!
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George Mason University is absolutely fantastic! There are so many options on campus that provide multiple different opportunities for students to get involved and find something they are interested in. Everyone is super helpful to make sure that your college experience is wonderful. The campus is busy and beautiful without being too spread out which could make it harder to get around fast. The only qualm I have has to do with the dining halls. I so dearly appreciate all that the employers do, but after a while, you just get tired of the food. It gets repetitive and almost boring. Other than that, I've had a great time at school here!
I graduated from GMU in May 2017 and I can confidently say that GMU set stepping stones in order for me to pursue my dreams in going into dental school. The professors truly want there students to do well and to challenge themselves. I had the opportunity to work with the chemistry department throughout my time as a student and to volunteer within research with my biochemistry professor. GMU gives students a lot of opportunities to grow whether if its from the science field to business to criminology. GMU is known to be one of the most diverse Universities within VA. New renovations have been made within campus and new food options are now available: Panera, Panda Express, Chipotle, and IndaRoma!