College
George Mason University
- A-Overall Grade
- 4 Year
- Fairfax, VA
- 4,129 reviews
- AcademicsB+
- ValueA
- DiversityA
- CampusB
- AthleticsB+
- Party SceneB
- ProfessorsB+
- LocationNG
- DormsB-
- Campus FoodB+
- Student LifeB+
- SafetyB
George Mason University is ...
Public
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I (without football)
Athletic Conference
Atlantic 10 Conference
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%
SAT Range
1060-1250
ACT Range
24-29
Application Fee
$70
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
Yes
Application Website
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Cost
Net Price
$18,032/ year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
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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.278 responses
- 59%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.278 responses
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
Psychology
348 GraduatesPolice and Criminal Science
327 GraduatesInformation Technology
283 GraduatesBiology
279 GraduatesLiberal Arts and Humanities
267 GraduatesAccounting
262 GraduatesRhetoric and Composition
234 GraduatesManagement Sciences and Statistics
198 GraduatesBusiness Administration and Management
192 GraduatesFinance
191 Graduates
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
19,266Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
13%
Pell Grant
28%
Varsity Athletes
2%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
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Poll
- 57%
- of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.358 responses
Poll
- 51%
- of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.414 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$58,100/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
70%
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
George Mason University Reviews
4,129 reviews
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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!
My program (Conflict Analysis & Resolution) is quite worthwhile. There are several profs who have published influential works in the field and are great networking contacts. I have taken French, German, and Chinese courses and found them to be engaging and the professors very helpful, willing to spend the extra time to ensure students are keeping up and succeeding. The data analysis, and computer science programs seem to be very popular. I have heard some criticism about the science department, specifically academic advising therein.
There are more clubs, organizations, and teams than I can count! As the student body is quite large, there are plenty of people who share interests in quidditch, discussing current events, socializing, culture etc. The dining halls are not bad, and the cost of on-campus housing is not too unreasonable compared to living off-campus (which I now do). As there are a lot of students who commute, parking can be a challenge.
There are more clubs, organizations, and teams than I can count! As the student body is quite large, there are plenty of people who share interests in quidditch, discussing current events, socializing, culture etc. The dining halls are not bad, and the cost of on-campus housing is not too unreasonable compared to living off-campus (which I now do). As there are a lot of students who commute, parking can be a challenge.