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Overview
George Mason University is a University institution located in Fairfax, VA, in a suburban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
4400 University Drive, MSN 3A4
Fairfax, VA 22030-4444
United States
Fairfax, VA 22030-4444
United States
Contact
Melissa Bevacqua
Director, Undergraduate Admissions
Email: mbevacqu@gmu.edu
Phone: 703-993-2291
Fax: 703-993-2392
Director, Undergraduate Admissions
Email: mbevacqu@gmu.edu
Phone: 703-993-2291
Fax: 703-993-2392
Majors & Degrees
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
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Latin American Studies |
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Russian Studies |
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Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Biology/biological Sciences |
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Neuroscience |
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Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Accounting |
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Business Administration And Management |
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Finance |
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Management Sciences And Quantitative Methods Related |
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Marketing/marketing Management |
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Tourism And Travel Services Management |
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Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics And Special Effects |
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Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Computer And Information Sciences |
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Computer Science |
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Information Technology |
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Education | Associate | Bachelors |
Health Teacher Education |
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Physical Education Teaching And Coaching |
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Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering |
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Civil Engineering |
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Computer Engineering |
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Electrical And Electronics Engineering |
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Mechanical Engineering |
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Systems Engineering |
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English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
Creative Writing |
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English |
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Rhetoric And Composition |
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Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Human Development And Family Studies |
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Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Foreign Languages And Literatures |
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Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Athletic Training |
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Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology |
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Community Health And Preventive Medicine |
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Health Professions Related |
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Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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Rehabilitation Science |
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History | Associate | Bachelors |
History |
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Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
General Studies |
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Liberal Arts And Sciences And Humanities Related |
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Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies |
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Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Mathematics |
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Statistics |
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Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Mathematics And Computer Science |
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Peace Studies And Conflict Resolution |
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Sustainability Studies |
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Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
Environmental Science |
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Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Kinesiology And Exercise Science |
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Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Philosophy |
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Religious Studies |
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Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Astronomy |
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Atmospheric Sciences And Meteorology |
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Chemistry |
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Geology/earth Science |
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Physical Sciences Related |
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Physics |
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Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
Psychology |
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Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
Public Administration |
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Social Work |
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Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Criminal Justice/police Science |
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Critical Infrastructure Protection |
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Forensic Science And Technology |
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Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Anthropology |
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Economics |
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Geography |
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International Relations And Affairs |
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Political Science And Government Related |
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Sociology |
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Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
Art History, Criticism And Conservation |
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Cinematography And Film/video Production |
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Dance |
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Dramatic/theater Arts |
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Music Performance |
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Visual And Performing Arts |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
19,554
Applied
16,962
Accepted
26,662
Enrolled
Female Admissions
9,916
Females Applied
8,830
Females Accepted
89%
Male Admissions
9,638
Males Applied
8,132
Males Accepted
84%
Applying
70
Application Fee
3.65
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
Admission Requirements | |
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Required |
Transcript of high school record |
Required for some programs | Other requirements may exist (see below) |
Recommended |
3 recommendations |
Other requirements: | Audition for dance and music, portfolio for art and visual technology and computer game design, interview and audition or portfolio for theater |
Application Deadlines
Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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Fall freshmen | January 15th | Not reported | |
Other early decision plan | November 1st | December 15th | |
Transfer | March 1st | April 1st |
Test Scores Accepted
Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
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75th %
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SAT Critical Reading | 610 | 560 | 660 | |
SAT Math | 605 | 550 | 660 | |
ACT Composite | 27 | 24 | 30 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
9,060
In-state
32,520
Out-of-state
Fees
3,504
Full-time student fees
11,705
Room & board
Other Payment Considerations
Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
Tuition deferred payment | Yes |
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Senior Citizens Employees |
Financial Aid
14,111
Avg. Financial Aid Package
16,141
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
11,645
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,348
Avg. Loan Aid
5,770
Avg. Grant Aid
6,932
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
53%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
2%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
26,662
Total Undergrad students
5%
International Students
10%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino | 15.5% |
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Black or African American | 11.33% |
White or Caucasian | 38.28% |
American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.11% |
Asian | 20.9% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.2% |
Two or more races | 5.09% |
Other | 2.98% |
Gender
Male (50.59%)
Female (49.41%)
Campus Life
Housing
Type | |
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College-owned housing | Yes |
Housing requirements | None |
Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing Freshman car parking |
% of undergrad students who live in college housing | 23% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Mason Day, Welcome2Mason and Homecoming
Mason Day, Welcome2Mason and Homecoming
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
More
Most popular organizations:
Catholic Campus Ministry, Indian Student Association, Black Student Alliance, Muslim Student Association and CRU (Campus Crusade for Christ)
Catholic Campus Ministry, Indian Student Association, Black Student Alliance, Muslim Student Association and CRU (Campus Crusade for Christ)
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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Badminton | No | No | |
Baseball | Division 1 | ||
Basketball | Division 1 | ||
Bowling | No | No | |
Crew | No | No | |
Cross-country Running | Division 1 | ||
Equestrian Sports | No | No | |
Fencing | No | No | |
Field Hockey | No | No | |
Football | No | No | |
Golf | Division 1 | ||
Ice Hockey | No | No | |
Lacrosse | No | No | |
Rugby | No | No | |
Soccer | Division 1 | ||
Softball | No | No | |
Swimming And Diving | Division 1 | ||
Tennis | Division 1 | ||
Track And Field | Division 1 | ||
Ultimate Frisbee | No | No | |
Volleyball | Division 1 | ||
Water Polo | No | No | |
Wrestling | Division 1 |
Women's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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Badminton | No | No | |
Baseball | No | No | No |
Basketball | Division 1 | ||
Bowling | No | No | |
Crew | Division 1 | ||
Cross-country Running | Division 1 | ||
Equestrian Sports | No | No | |
Fencing | No | No | |
Field Hockey | No | No | |
Football | No | No | No |
Golf | No | No | |
Ice Hockey | No | No | No |
Lacrosse | Division 1 | ||
Rugby | No | No | |
Soccer | Division 1 | ||
Softball | Division 1 | ||
Swimming And Diving | Division 1 | ||
Tennis | Division 1 | ||
Track And Field | Division 1 | ||
Ultimate Frisbee | No | No | |
Volleyball | Division 1 | ||
Water Polo | No | No | |
Wrestling | No | No | No |
Faculty
2,860
Total Faculty
17:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 1,385
Part-time - 1,475
Male - 1,563
Female - 1,297
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