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OVERVIEW
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
George Mason, founded in 1972, is a public university. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Arts and Sciences and Nursing
and Health Science; the Schools of Information Technology and Engineering and Management; the Institutes of the Arts and Public
Policy; the New Century College; the Institutes for Conflict Analysis and Resolution, Biosciences, Bioinformatics, and Biotechnology;
and the Graduate School of Education. Its 677-acre main campus is located in Fairfax, 18 miles from Washington, DC.
Web Site
www.gmu.edu/
Institution Type
Public
Coeducational
Yes
Undergraduate Students
22,343
Women
11,469 (51.3%)
Men
10,874 (48.7%)
Graduate Students
11,380
ADMISSION
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Entrance Difficulty
Overall Admission Rate
Average GPA
3.65
Early Action Offered
Not reported
SAT Math
530-630 range of middle 50%
Early Decision Offered
SAT Critical Reading
520-620 range of middle 50%
Regular Admission
Deadline
SAT Writing
Not reported
ACT Composite
23-28 range of middle 50%
Selection of Students
Factor
Academic GPA
Very Important
Important
Considered
X
Standardized Tests
X
Essay
X
Extracurricular Activities
X
MONEY MATTERS
Cost of Attendance
In-state: $26,280
Out-of-state: $46,926
Tuition and Fees
In-state: $10,952
Out-of-state: $31,598
Room and Board
$10,510
Average Percent of Need Met
61%
Average Freshman Award
$12,243
Average Indebtedness of
2011 Graduates
$27,206
Not Considered
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ACADEMICS
Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
1,236
Regular Class Size
2-9 students: 7% of classes
10-19 students: 24% of classes
20-29 students: 31% of classes
30-39 students: 14% of classes
40-49 students: 10% of classes
50-99 students: 11% of classes
Over 100 students: 3% of classes
CAMPUS LIFE
Fairfax Population
22,565.00
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Washington, DC
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students in College Housing
70% of freshmen, 28% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division I
Mascot
Patriots (Gunston)
Sororities
Fraternities
STUDENTS
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native
19.3% Asian
10.5% Black/African-American
12.8% Hispanic/Latino
4.6% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.4% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
47.0% White
5.1% Unknown
International Students
4.2% from 97 countries
First-Year Students Returning
87.6%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
44.4%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
40%
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
19.0%
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ADMISSION
FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Entrance Difficulty
High School Preparation
Examinations
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and
GED is accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is
required
High School Units Required or Recommended
Subject
Required Units
Recommended
Units
English
4
Mathematics
3
4
Science
2
3
Foreign Language
2
3
Social Studies
3
4
History
Academic Electives
3
5
Scores Due in
Admissions Office
Exam
SAT or ACT
Required for
some
Not reported
Recommended
Not reported
SAT Only
ACT Only
SAT and SAT
Subject Tests,
or ACT
SAT Subject
Tests Only
ACT Writing Test Policy
Accepted with or without writing
component
Use of SAT/ACT
Essay
SAT: Not used
ACT: Not used
APPLYING FOR ADMISSION
Admissions Office
Application Dates and Fees
Address
4400 University Drive
City, State, Zip
Fairfax, VA 22030
Phone
(703) 993-2400
Fax
E-mail
Early Admission
admissions@gmu.edu
Regular Admission
Deadline
Application Fee
Application Fee Waiver
Available
Regular Admission
Notification
Not reported
Accept Offer of
Admission
May 1
Early Decision Offered
Waiting List Used
Early Decision Deadline
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Early Decision
Notification
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications not accepted
Early Action Offered
Early Action Deadline
Early Action Notification
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Application Form
Other Application Requirements
Common Application
Not accepted
Interview
Not required
Universal College
Application
Not accepted
Essay or Personal
Statement
Electronic Application
Not reported
Letters of
Recommendation
3 recommended for all freshmen
Other
Essay or personal statement not
required, but strongly preferred.
Audition required for dance and
music. Portfolio required for art
and visual technology and
computer game design. Interview
and audition or portfolio required
for theater recommended for some
freshmen
Financial Need
Financial need is not a
consideration in the admissions
process
SELECTION OF STUDENTS
Factor
Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record
X
Academic GPA
X
Important
Standardized Tests
X
Class Rank
X
Considered
Recommendations
X
Essay
X
Interview
X
Level of Applicant's Interest
X
Extracurricular Activities
X
Volunteer Work
X
Particular Talent/Ability
X
Character/Personal Qualities
X
First Generation to Attend College
Not Considered
X
State Residency
X
Geographic Residence
X
Relation with Alumnus
X
Religious Affiliation/ Commitment
X
Ethnicity
X
Work Experience
X
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PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION
Admission Rates
Overall Admission Rate
Not reported
Women
Not reported
Men
Not reported
Students Enrolled
Not reported
Women
2057 admitted students enrolled
Men
2077 admitted students enrolled
Early Decision
Admission Rate
Early Action
Admission Rate
Students Offered Wait List
Students Accepting Wait List Position
Students Admitted From Wait List
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)
530-630 range of middle 50%
Average GPA
3.65
Score of 700 - 800
7%
3.75 and Above
38%
Score of 600 - 700
33%
3.50 - 3.74
28%
Score of 500 - 600
49%
3.25 - 3.49
23%
Score of 400 - 500
11%
3.00 - 3.24
9%
Score of 300 - 400
0%
2.50 - 2.99
2%
Score of 200 - 300
0%
2.00 - 2.49
SAT Critical Reading
520-620 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
6%
Score of 600 - 700
30%
Score of 500 - 600
50%
Score of 400 - 500
13%
Score of 300 - 400
1%
Score of 200 - 300
0%
SAT Writing
Not reported
Score of 700 - 800
Not reported
Score of 600 - 700
Not reported
Score of 500 - 600
Not reported
Score of 400 - 500
Not reported
Score of 300 - 400
Not reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
ACT Composite
23-28 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
13%
Score of 24 - 29
61%
Score of 18 - 23
25%
Score of 12 - 17
1%
Score of 6 - 11
0%
Score of 5 or Below
0%
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank
Top tenth: 26%
Top quarter: 65%
Top half: 95%
Bottom half: 5%
National Merit Scholar
0%
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Gov. Officer
Not reported
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MONEY
MATTERS
TUITION AND EXPENSES
Cost of Attendance
In-state: $26,280
Out-of-state: $46,926
Tuition and Fees
In-state: $10,952
Out-of-state: $31,598
Room and Board
$10,510
Books and Supplies
$1,150
Other Expenses
$3,668
Payment Plans
Credit card, installment plan,
deferred payment
APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID
Financial Aid Office
Application Process
E-mail
finaid@gmu.edu
Application Deadline
March 1
Web Site
Financial Aid Web Site
Award Notification
Net Price Calculator URL
Net Price Calculator URL
On a rolling basis beginning April
1
Method for Awarding
Institutional Aid
Federal Methodology
Forms Required
Cost to File
FAFSA
Code is 003749
Free
PROFILE OF 2013-14 FINANCIAL AID
Freshmen
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants
2,445 (81.7%) of freshmen
Found to Have Need
1,685 (68.9%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
1,632 (96.9%) of applicants with
financial need
Need Fully Met
113 (6.9%) of aid recipients
Avg. Pct. of Need Met
61%
Average Award
$12,243
Need-Based Gift
Received by 1,358 (83.2%) of aid
recipients, average amount
$6,483
Need-Based
Self-Help
Merit-Based Gift
Merit-Based Gift
Financial Aid Applicants
11,714 (68.1%) of
undergraduates
Found to Have Need
9,244 (53.7%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
8,870 (96.0%) of applicants with
financial need
Need Fully Met
475 (5.4%) of aid recipients
Avg. Pct. of Need Met
56%
Average Award
$11,955
Need-Based Gift
Received by 1,277 (78.2%) of aid
recipients, average amount
$3,642
Received by 7,205 (81.2%) of aid
recipients, average amount
$5,889
Need-Based
Self-Help
Received by 523 (32.0%) of aid
recipients
Received by 7,044 (79.4%) of aid
recipients, average amount
$4,699
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 1,388 (15.6%) of aid
recipients
121 (4.0%) of freshmen had no
financial need and received merit
aid, average amount $5,525
Merit-Based Gift
472 (2.7%) of undergraduates
had no financial need and
received merit aid, average
amount $6,936
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PROFILE OF 2013-14 FINANCIAL AID - continued
Borrowing
2014 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
60%
Average Indebtedness of 2014 Graduates
$27,206
Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans
Parents of Students Receiving Aid
5.0%
Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid
2.0%
FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS
Loans
Federal Loans
Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins
loans, Federal Nursing loans
State Loans
Other Loans
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based Available
Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Available
Academic scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, Athletic scholarships, Minority scholarships, ROTC
scholarships
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/
Achievement Award
Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
1,364
Top Areas (By
Money Awarded)
Not reported
Creative Arts/
Performance
Award Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By
Money Awarded)
Not reported
Special Achievements/
Activities Award Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By
Money Awarded)
Not reported
Special Characteristics
Award Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By
Money Awarded)
Not reported
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Employment
Work-Study Programs
Federal work study available
Average Earnings from
On-Campus
Employment
$2,234
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
General Catalog/Bulletin
Online Catalog
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ACADEMICS
UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Undergraduate Majors
Accounting
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics
and Special Effects
Anthropology
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Astronomy
Athletic Training/Trainer
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Business Administration and Management, General
Chemistry, General
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
English Language and Literature, General
Environmental Science
Finance, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
Forensic Science and Technology
General Studies
Geography
Geology/Earth Science, General
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences,
Other
Health Teacher Education
Civil Engineering, General
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical
Technology/Technologist
Community Health and Preventive Medicine
Computer Engineering, General
History, General
Information Technology
International Relations and Affairs
Latin American Studies
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Economics, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and
Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods,
Other
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Mathematics, General
Music Performance, General
Neuroscience
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
Philosophy
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Physical Sciences, Other
Physics, General
Political Science and Government, Other
Psychology, General
Public Administration
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Religion/Religious Studies
Rhetoric and Composition
Russian Studies
Social Work
Sociology
Sustainability Studies
Systems Engineering
Tourism and Travel Services Management
Visual and Performing Arts, General
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued
Most Popular Disciplines
Business/marketing, Social sciences, English, Health
professions and related sciences
Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs
None
Special Programs
Accelerated program, Double major, Honors program,
Independent study, Student-designed major, Teacher
certification, Cooperative education program, Internships,
Semester at sea
Study Abroad
Offered
Online Degrees
Some online degree programs
CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required
Computer
Required
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Required for all students
ADVANCED PLACEMENT
International Baccalaureate
Not reported
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
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ACADEMICS
FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION
Full-Time Faculty
1,236
Part-Time Faculty
1,310
Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree
91%
Regular Class Size
2-9 students: 7% of classes
10-19 students: 24% of classes
20-29 students: 31% of classes
30-39 students: 14% of classes
40-49 students: 10% of classes
50-99 students: 11% of classes
Over 100 students: 3% of classes
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
2-9 students: 10% of discussion sections/labs
10-19 students: 27% of discussion sections/labs
20-29 students: 43% of discussion sections/labs
30-39 students: 16% of discussion sections/labs
40-49 students: 2% of discussion sections/labs
50-59 students: 2% of discussion sections/labs
Over 100 students: 0% of discussion sections/labs
ACADEMIC RESOURCES
Libraries
Library Available on Campus
Yes
Holdings
4,920,740
Computing
Computer Ownership
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Computers Available on Campus
622
Internet/E-mail Access
Not reported
ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES
Remedial Instruction
Tutoring
Available
Services for Learning Disabled Students
Available
Services for Physically Disabled Students
Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually
impaired services, wheelchair access
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ACADEMICS
GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION
Master's Degrees Offered
Executive Master of Business Administration, Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Fine Arts, Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary
Studies, Master of Science, Master of Music, Master of Public Policy, Master of Health Administration, Master of Business
Administration, Master of Social Work, Master of Arts, Master of Public Administration, Master of Science in Nursing, Master of
Laws, Master of Education, Master of Public Health, Master of Engineering
Master's Programs of Study
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Advertising and Public Relations
Anthropology
Applied Physics
Art Education
Art History
Art/Fine Arts
Arts Administration
Biochemistry
Engineering Physics
Engineering and Applied Sciences--General
English
English as a Second Language
Entrepreneurship
Environmental Management and Policy
Environmental Sciences
Ethics
Exercise and Sports Science
Film, Television, and Video Theory and Criticism
Music
Music Education
Near and Middle Eastern Studies
Nonprofit Management
Nursing Education
Nursing and Healthcare Administration
Nursing--General
Nutrition
Operations Research
Organizational Management
Bioinformatics
Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
Biostatistics
Business Administration and Management--General
Folklore
Foreign Languages Education
Forensic Sciences
Gender Studies
Philosophy
Photography
Physics
Political Science
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Cognitive Sciences
Communication--General
Geographic Information Systems
Geography
Geosciences
Graphic Design
Project Management
Psychology--General
Public Administration
Public Affairs
Community College Education
Community Health
Computational Biology
Computational Sciences
Health Informatics
Health Promotion
Health Services Management and Hospital
Administration
Higher Education
Public Health--General
Public Policy
Real Estate
Recreation and Park Management
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Computer and Information Systems Security
Conflict Resolution and Mediation/Peace Studies
Construction Engineering
Counselor Education
Criminal Justice and Criminology
Cultural Studies
Curriculum and Instruction
Dance
Economics
Education--General
Educational Leadership and Administration
Educational Psychology
Electrical Engineering
Electronic Commerce
Emergency Management
Energy Management and Policy
History
Homeland Security
Human Resources Management
Information Science
Interdisciplinary Studies
International Affairs
International Business
International Health
International and Comparative Education
Law
Linguistics
Logistics
Management Information Systems
Management of Technology
Mathematics
Media Studies
Military and Defense Studies
Modeling and Simulation
Religion
Rhetoric
Social Work
Sociology
Software Engineering
Special Education
Sports Management
Statistics
Structural Engineering
Sustainability Management
Systems Engineering
Technical Communication
Telecommunications
Telecommunications Management
Transportation Management
Women's Studies
Writing
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Doctoral Degrees Offered
Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Arts in Education, Doctor of Musical Arts, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Juris Doctor
Doctoral Programs of Study
Actuarial Science
Anthropology
Applied Physics
Atmospheric Sciences
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics
Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
Biostatistics
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Cognitive Sciences
Communication--General
Community College Education
Electrical Engineering
Electronic Commerce
Emergency Management
Engineering Physics
Engineering and Applied Sciences--General
English
English as a Second Language
Environmental Management and Policy
Environmental Sciences
Folklore
Forensic Sciences
Geographic Information Systems
Geography
Neuroscience
Nonprofit Management
Nursing Education
Nursing and Healthcare Administration
Nursing--General
Operations Research
Physics
Political Science
Psychology--General
Public Administration
Public Affairs
Public Policy
Rehabilitation Sciences
Computational Biology
Computational Sciences
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Geosciences
Higher Education
History
Homeland Security
Rhetoric
Social Sciences
Sociology
Software Engineering
Computer and Information Systems Security
Conflict Resolution and Mediation/Peace Studies
Construction Engineering
Criminal Justice and Criminology
Information Science
Law
Linguistics
Management Information Systems
Statistics
Structural Engineering
Systems Engineering
Technical Communication
Cultural Studies
Economics
Education--General
Mathematics
Modeling and Simulation
Music
Telecommunications
Telecommunications Management
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CAMPUS
LIFE
LOCATION AND SETTING
Fairfax Population
22,565.00
Nearest Metropolitan
Area
Washington, DC
Environment
Large town
Campus Size
817 acres
Weather
Temperature
25.7 average low in January, 85.1
average high in September
Rain
118 rainy days per year
Getting Around
Campus Map
Map
Nearest Airport
10 mile(s) from campus in
Washington, D.C. (National)
Nearest Bus Station
5 mile(s) from campus in Fairfax
Nearest Train Station
5 mile(s) from campus in Fairfax
HOUSING
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Coed dorms, single student apartments, disabled student
housing
Students in College Housing
70% of freshmen, 28% of all students
Housing Requirements
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
72%
Off-Campus Housing Assistance
Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available
SECURITY
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Offered
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LIFE
SPORTS AND RECREATION
Intercollegiate Athletics
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division I
Mascot
Patriots (Gunston)
School Colors
Green and gold
Intercollegiate Sports Offered
WOMEN
Sport
MEN
Offered
Scholarships Given
Baseball
Basketball
x
x
Crew
x
x
Cross-Country Running
x
x
Golf
Offered
Scholarships Given
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
Lacrosse
x
x
Soccer
x
x
Softball
x
x
Swimming And Diving
x
x
x
x
Tennis
x
x
x
x
Track And Field
x
x
x
x
Volleyball
x
x
x
x
x
x
Wrestling
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LIFE
SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued
Club Sports
Women's Club Sports
Men's Club Sports
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports
basketball, golf, softball, swimming and diving, water polo
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Activities and
Organizations
choral groups, concert band, dance, drama theatre, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles,
music theatre, opera, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society,
symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook
Sororities
Fraternities
ROTC
Army ROTC offered on campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus
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STUDENT BODY
Coeducational
Yes
All Undergraduates
22,343
Women
11,469 (51.3%)
Men
10,874 (48.7%)
Full-Time Undergraduates
17,812
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native
19.3% Asian
10.5% Black/African-American
12.8% Hispanic/Latino
4.6% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.4% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
47.0% White
5.1% Unknown
International Students
4.2% from 97 countries
Average Age
23
All Graduate Students
11,380
UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION
First-Year Students Returning
87.6%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
44.4%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
62.1%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
67.0%
AFTER GRADUATION
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Average Starting Salary
40%
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
19.0%
Disciplines Pursued
Not reported
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