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

Contact Melissa Bevacqua
Director, Undergraduate Admissions
Email: mbevacqu@gmu.edu
Phone: 703-993-2291
Fax: 703-993-2392

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Latin American Studies
Russian Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Neuroscience
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Finance, General
Management Sciences And Quantitative Methods, Other
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Tourism And Travel Services Management
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, And Special Effects
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Computer Science
Information Technology
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Health Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Computer Engineering, General
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Systems Engineering
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing
English Language And Literature, General
Rhetoric And Composition
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Human Development And Family Studies, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Foreign Languages And Literatures, General
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Athletic Training/trainer
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist
Community Health And Preventive Medicine
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Rehabilitation Science
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics And Computer Science
Peace Studies And Conflict Resolution
Sustainability Studies
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Astronomy
Atmospheric Sciences And Meteorology, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/earth Science, General
Physical Sciences, Other
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Public Administration
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/police Science
Critical Infrastructure Protection
Forensic Science And Technology
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Economics, General
Geography
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government, Other
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Cinematography And Film/video Production
Dance, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Music Performance, General
Visual And Performing Arts, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

20,527

Applied

18,741

Accepted

26,882

Enrolled

Female Admissions

11,308

Females Applied

10,536

Females Accepted

93%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

9,219

Males Applied

8,205

Males Accepted

89%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

70

Application Fee

3.68

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	February 1st	December 15th
Other early decision plan	November 1st	December 15th
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		580	670
SAT Math		560	680
ACT Composite		25	30

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

9,510

In-state

32,970

Out-of-state

9,510

In-district

Fees

3,609

Full-time student fees

12,630

Room & board

7,620

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Tuition payment plans offered	Yes

Financial Aid

14,521

Avg. Financial Aid Package

15,991

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

7,517

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,382

Avg. Loan Aid

3,534

Avg. Grant Aid

7,296

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

54.3%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

2%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

26,882

Total Undergrad students

5%

International Students

9%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	16.53%
Black or African American	11.47%
White or Caucasian	35.58%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.11%
Asian	22.49%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.1%
Two or more races	5.33%
Other	3.29%

Gender

Male (50.39%)

Female (49.61%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Not Reported
Housing requirements	Not Reported
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing International housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	10%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
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
Badminton	No	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

2,991

Total Faculty

16:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 1,450

Part-time - 1,541

Male - 1,598

Female - 1,393