George Mason University

Overview

George Mason University is a University institution located in Fairfax, VA.

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
Neuroscience
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management
Finance
Management Sciences And Quantitative Methods Related
Marketing/marketing Management
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
Computer Science
Information Technology
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Health Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Systems Engineering
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing
English
Rhetoric And Composition
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Human Development And Family Studies
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Foreign Languages And Literatures
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology
Community Health And Preventive Medicine
Health Professions Related
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Rehabilitation Science
History	Associate	Bachelors
History
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences And Humanities Related
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics
Statistics
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
Kinesiology And Exercise Science
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Astronomy
Atmospheric Sciences And Meteorology
Chemistry
Geology/earth Science
Physics
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology
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
Economics
Geography
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government Related
Sociology
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Cinematography And Film/video Production
Dance
Dramatic/theater Arts
Music Performance
Visual And Performing Arts

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

19,557

Applied

15,852

Accepted

26,192

Enrolled

Female Admissions

10,700

Females Applied

9,004

Females Accepted

84%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

8,857

Males Applied

6,848

Males Accepted

77%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

70

Application Fee

3.7

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required for some programs	Other requirements may exist (see below)
Recommended	3 recommendations
Other requirements:	Audition required for dance, theater and music. Theater tech students do a resume/portfolio and then presents it as a part of the interview. Portfolio or creative supplement is required for art and visual technology, computer game design and film and video studies

Application Deadlines

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

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	612	570	660
SAT Math	607	550	660
ACT Composite	27	24	30

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

9,060

In-state

32,520

Out-of-state

Fees

3,402

Full-time student fees

11,460

Room & board

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
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

12,989

Avg. Financial Aid Package

14,717

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

4,453

Avg. Loan Aid

3,968

Avg. Grant Aid

6,408

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

54%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

2%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

26,192

Total Undergrad students

5%

International Students

10%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	15.11%
Black or African American	11.29%
White or Caucasian	39.44%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.1%
Asian	20.23%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.25%
Two or more races	4.98%
Other	3.18%

Gender

Male (50.36%)

Female (49.64%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
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

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

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)

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
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
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

2,765

Total Faculty

17:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 1,334

Part-time - 1,431

Male - 1,503

Female - 1,262