George Mason University
- 4 Year
- FAIRFAX, VA
CollegeGrad School
George Mason University
- 4 Year
- FAIRFAX, VA
- Rating 3.66 out of 5 4,655 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade B
- Valuegrade A
- Diversitygrade A+
- Campusgrade B minus
- Athleticsgrade B+
- Party Scenegrade B
- Professorsgrade B
- Locationgrade A minus
- Dormsgrade B minus
- Campus Foodgrade B+
- Student Lifegrade B+
- Safetygrade B+
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About
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I (without football)
Athletic Conference
Atlantic 10 Conference
George Mason University Rankings
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Mason Admissions
Acceptance Rate
87%
Application Deadline
January 15
SAT Range
1110-1320
ACT Range
24-30
Application Fee
$70
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
Yes
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Cost
Net Price
$20,157 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$9,518 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
74%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade B
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
17:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
72%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 246 responses59%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 328 responses57%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 328 responsesMajors
Most Popular Majors
- Police and Criminal Science358 Graduates
- Psychology356 Graduates
- Information Technology336 Graduates
- Liberal Arts and Humanities329 Graduates
- Biology310 Graduates
- Management Sciences and Information Systems273 Graduates
- Accounting251 Graduates
- Information Science237 Graduates
- Business223 Graduates
- Rhetoric and Composition218 Graduates
Online
Online Programs Offered
3
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
3
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
21,672 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
4,990
Undergrads Over 25
11%
Pell Grant
27%
Varsity Athletes
2%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available
Poll
58%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 408 responsesPoll
52%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 464 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$59,900 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
71%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
92%
National
83%82%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 186 responsesSimilar Colleges
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George Mason University Reviews
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Mason is a fantastic place to spend my time. My professors are intelligent, interesting, and encouraging; they WANT you to succeed! and they definitely respond to emails very quickly when you have questions due to a topic or homework given. The campus is stunning and cutting-edge. Above all, the property is located just outside of Washington, DC, and has great views on campus especially in the fall with the leaves falling. Although not as opulent or prestigious as Yale or Harvard, GMU will provide you with invaluable professional connections that will help you advance in your career. The people you will meet are amazing and will become your lifetime friends. The food dining halls are good and love the JC for fast food. There are many resources on campus to help you. My advisor is amazing always responds quickly and is always helpful. Classmates are always helpful when you need extra help. so far, I've met with study groups! there are so many people on campus that fundraise.
I absolutely love my Forensics Department! We have brand new machines some police departments cannot even afford in their labs. We have Ex-FBI workers who direct and teach classes in our department are all super nice and approachable.
The overall atmosphere on campus is great. I love going back in the fall: beautiful colored leaves everywhere, cultural celebrations and festivals right outside in the main courtyard, the food options are decent and the close locations of relative buildings to each other saves me travel time when rushing in between classes. I love that I have attended GMU the last few years, and will be returning in the spring for my master's
The overall atmosphere on campus is great. I love going back in the fall: beautiful colored leaves everywhere, cultural celebrations and festivals right outside in the main courtyard, the food options are decent and the close locations of relative buildings to each other saves me travel time when rushing in between classes. I love that I have attended GMU the last few years, and will be returning in the spring for my master's
I went to George Mason University to study Communication. I had great teachers who were interesting and admirable. I'm also a Black student and there is a very strong Black and African student identity at Mason, even though there are not a lot of us on campus. The people there are supportive of your creativity and drive, but can sometimes be intimidating. Mason is a challenging school and the food is probably a 7/10 on a regular. College is what you make of it, if you study you're going to do great. This is not a school that will hold your hand, if you want to do well, you have to do it yourself, but it's not hard to graduate (unless you're a business major, lots of people had to stay extra semesters there). It's a great place to find yourself culturally, spiritually, and educationally. Don't expect a whole lot of parties though, expect fun events! Mason is like it's own city, you find the right people and it's fun! Side note: Diversity means EVERYONE, not just Black people!