George Mason University
Basic Information
Demographics
Total Undergraduates
27,083
Men / Women
51% / 49%
White
33%
Asian
21%
Hispanic
17%
Black
13%
Mixed
5%
International
5%
Native American
0%
Academics
Undergraduate Degrees
Business & Economics
22%
Engineering, Computing & Math
21%
Life & Natural Sciences
16%
Arts
6%
Education
2%
Professional
2%
Financial
In-State Tuition & Fees
$14,220
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
$38,688
Est. In-State Cost
$18,395
Est. Out-of-State Cost
$50,047
10-Year ROI
$253,000
ROI Percentile
93th
Retention & Graduation
Full-Time Retention
86%
4-Year Graduation Rate
46%
6-Year Graduation Rate
68%
Transfer-Out Rate
17%
Weather
Comfortable Days
110 (71th pctl)
Sunshine Hours
2,528 (38th pctl)
Days Without Precipitation
252 (60th pctl)
Muggyness
Nice
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
72%
Yield (Unbound)
19%
Regular Decision
Jan 1
Research
Research Level
R1
Expenditure
| Humanities & Social Sciences | $80M | #12 |
| Engineering, Computing & Math | $107M | #60 |
| Life & Natural Sciences | $69M | #134 |
Graduate Degrees
| Humanities & Social Sciences | 404 | #41 |
| Engineering, Computing & Math | 60 | #90 |
| Life & Natural Sciences | 70 | #250 |
Honors College
Name
Honors College
Students
2,100 (8%)
Standardized Tests
Test Scores
Test Policy
test_optional
Submitted Test Scores
21%
SAT Range
1,160
–
1,360
ACT Range
25
–
30
Schools & Majors
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution | 45 | 33% / 67% | 33% | $79,081 | |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 45 +1 | 33% / 67% | 33% | $79,081 |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Education and Human Development | 155 | 24% / 76% | 2% | $63,309 | |
| Health Education | 7 — | 86% / 14% | 14% | $59,436 | |
| Physical Education | 12 — | 58% / 42% | 0% | $59,436 | |
| Recreation Management | 13 — | 46% / 54% | 8% | — | |
| Sport Management | 17 — | 76% / 24% | 0% | $61,221 | |
| Human Development and Family Studies | 10 — | 10% / 90% | 0% | — | |
| Early Childhood Education | 39 — | 0% / 100% | 3% | — | |
| Elementary Education | 41 — | 7% / 93% | 0% | — | |
| Special Education | 16 — | 6% / 94% | 0% | $70,129 |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Engineering and Computing | 1,215 | 76% / 24% | 6% | $129,762 | |
| Biomedical Engineering | 38 — | 39% / 61% | 11% | — | |
| Civil Engineering | 63 — | 70% / 30% | 10% | $94,971 | |
| Computer Engineering | 44 — | 89% / 11% | 5% | $130,646 | |
| Computer Science | 346 — | 79% / 21% | 8% | $130,293 | |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 32 — | 81% / 19% | 0% | $115,155 | |
| Electrical Engineering | 58 — | 79% / 21% | 9% | $102,652 | |
| Information Technology | 416 — | 73% / 27% | 2% | $130,293 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 87 — | 89% / 11% | 6% | — | |
| Systems Engineering | 17 +1 | 65% / 35% | 0% | $136,416 | |
| Critical Infrastructure Protection | 114 — | 78% / 22% | 15% | $162,005 |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Humanities and Social Sciences | 1,674 | 39% / 61% | 3% | $70,456 | |
| Economics | 76 +2 | 75% / 25% | 13% | $92,354 | |
| Anthropology | 24 +4 | 21% / 79% | 0% | $45,165 | |
| Communication | 105 — | 36% / 64% | 0% | — | |
| Creative Writing | 13 — | 15% / 85% | 0% | $66,321 | |
| Criminology, Law and Society | 328 +3 | 38% / 62% | 0% | $69,615 | |
| English | 68 — | 22% / 78% | 1% | $60,545 | |
| Foreign Languages | 21 +2 | 29% / 71% | 0% | $51,181 | |
| Geography | 12 — | 75% / 25% | 0% | $85,125 | |
| History | 76 +3 | 66% / 34% | 1% | $62,467 | |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 101 — | 37% / 63% | 2% | $58,539 | |
| Liberal Arts | 146 — | 22% / 78% | 7% | $58,539 | |
| Philosophy | 6 +1 | 67% / 33% | 0% | — | |
| Political Science | 143 +1 | 45% / 55% | 4% | $72,537 | |
| Psychology | 348 +3 | 22% / 78% | 5% | $87,015 | |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 2 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | — | |
| Russian Studies | 1 +7 | 100% / 0% | 0% | — | |
| Sociology | 34 +2 | 21% / 79% | 0% | $57,744 | |
| Sustainability Studies | 34 — | 26% / 74% | 0% | $62,219 | |
| University Studies | 136 — | 84% / 16% | 0% | $58,539 |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Public Health | 603 | 17% / 83% | 2% | $84,230 | |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | 14 +1 | 36% / 64% | 0% | — | |
| Health Education and Promotion | 157 — | 15% / 85% | 3% | $74,693 | |
| Health Sciences | 93 — | 9% / 91% | 2% | $72,076 | |
| Kinesiology | 71 — | 66% / 34% | 1% | $61,221 | |
| Nursing | 205 — | 6% / 94% | 1% | $107,726 | |
| Health Informatics | 13 — | 23% / 77% | 0% | $118,452 | |
| Social Work | 50 — | 6% / 94% | 2% | $64,230 | |
| Assistive/Augmentative Technology |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Science | 586 | 37% / 63% | 4% | $72,527 | |
| Astronomy | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | — | |
| Mathematics | 34 +6 | 71% / 29% | 0% | $84,773 | |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 65 +2 | 52% / 48% | 11% | — | |
| Physics | 19 — | 89% / 11% | 0% | — | |
| Statistics | 9 — | 78% / 22% | 22% | — | |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 4 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | — | |
| Biology | 266 +6 | 30% / 70% | 2% | $65,291 | |
| Chemistry | 25 +1 | 32% / 68% | 4% | $60,075 | |
| Environmental Science | 36 — | 33% / 67% | 6% | $64,818 | |
| Geosciences | 11 — | 64% / 36% | 0% | — | |
| Neuroscience | 70 +1 | 24% / 76% | 6% | $88,008 | |
| Forensic Science | 46 — | 20% / 80% | 2% | $94,564 |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Visual and Performing Arts | 356 | 51% / 49% | 1% | $53,350 | |
| Art History | 11 — | 27% / 73% | 0% | $60,530 | |
| Dance | 17 — | 24% / 76% | 0% | — | |
| Digital Animation | 77 — | 82% / 18% | 1% | $61,003 | |
| Film Production | 45 — | 69% / 31% | 2% | $49,199 | |
| Music Performance | 35 — | 69% / 31% | 0% | $44,337 | |
| Theatre | 33 — | 36% / 64% | 0% | — | |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 138 — | 31% / 69% | 1% | $52,148 |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costello College of Business | 1,163 | 52% / 48% | 10% | $92,925 | |
| Accounting | 43 — | 49% / 51% | 14% | $98,830 | |
| Finance | 22 — | 82% / 18% | 27% | $96,066 | |
| General Business | 972 +2 | 51% / 49% | 9% | — | |
| Management | 47 +1 | 68% / 32% | 17% | $108,383 | |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 34 — | 56% / 44% | 15% | $97,126 | |
| Marketing | 23 — | 43% / 57% | 4% | $75,383 | |
| Tourism and Travel Services Management | 22 — | 32% / 68% | 9% | $57,068 |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schar School of Policy and Government | 156 | 35% / 65% | 34% | $85,248 | |
| International Affairs | 120 +1 | 30% / 70% | 33% | $85,057 | |
| Public Administration | 36 — | 50% / 50% | 36% | $85,888 |
Rankings
Engineering, Computing & Math
No, I Can't Fix Your Printer
Computer Science
10k-Student Server Crashers
The "I Understand Interstellar" Elite
Physics & Astronomy
Wave Function
Business & Economics
It's Basic Supply and Demand, Bro
Economics
The "Chicago Boys" Free Market Fan Club
Humanities & Social Sciences
Professional Yapping
Communication & Journalism
Local News Anchors
Model UN Generation
Government & Politics
The Filibuster
Future Lawyers (and Their Future Anxiety)
Law
Objection!
I Want To Understand Myself
Psychology
Cubicle Whisperers
Education
Surviving PTA Karens
General Education
The PTA
Professional
Future Firefighters, Paramedics, and Emergency Managers
Public Safety
First Due on Scene