George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia · ★ 2.0 / 5 Overall (3 Student Reviews)

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Public · 4-year · Doctoral

George Mason University is a public research university in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States, near Washington, D.C. Founded in 1949 as a northern branch of the University of Virginia, it became an independent university in 1972. The university operates campuses in Fairfax, Arlington, Front Royal, and Prince William County, and is classified among R1: Doctoral Universities with very high research activity.

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Ranked #84 in the US by Times Higher Education (2026). Source: THE US ↗
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Ranked #114 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
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4400 University Dr, Fairfax, Virginia, 22030-4444

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