George Mason University
Fairfax, Virginia
Public·Four or more years·Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice·GPA 3.69
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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.
- Rankings
#84 (THE US)▼
National rank
Ranked #84 in the US by Times Higher Education (2026). Source: THE US ↗
National rank
Ranked #114 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
National Universities
Ranked #117 in National Universities (2026). Source: US News ↗
National rank
Ranked #124 in the US by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR US ↗
Value rank
Ranked #166 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck. Source: WM Best Value ↗
World rank
Ranked #401 globally in Times Higher Education (2026). Source: THE World ↗
- Tuition — In-State
$13,815▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $33,748
Room & Board: $15,151
Books & Supplies: $1,278
Receive Aid: 80%
Avg Grant Aid: $11,311
Pell Grant Recipients: 28%
- Tuition — Out-of-State
$39,397▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $59,330
Room & Board: $15,151
Books & Supplies: $1,278
Receive Aid: 80%
Avg Grant Aid: $11,311
Pell Grant Recipients: 28%
- Gas
- ⛽ $4.16 / gal
- Test Scores
SAT 1140–1340▼
25th–75th Percentile
SAT Total: 1140–1340
SAT ERW: 580–670
SAT Math: 560–670
ACT Composite: 25–30
- Admit Rate
- 89%
- Avg HS GPA
- 3.69
- Total Enrollment
- 39,527
- Undergrad
- 27,666
- Graduate
- 11,861
- Student-Faculty Ratio
- 16:1
- Retention Rate
- 87%
- Graduation Rate
- 69%
- Official Portal
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4400 University Dr, Fairfax, Virginia, 22030-4444
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