George Mason University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - BadCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Poor
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George Mason University is a large four-year, public school with 38,545 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1957 and is one of the 2 schools and colleges located in Fairfax, Virginia.

Academic Offerings



Majors
Offered
173
Good
Bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, and doctoral degree are offered at George Mason University.

George Mason University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 173 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Computer Science, Management, Medical, and Psychology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings against other schools and colleges.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. However, if you plan to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Student Retention
86%
Good
George Mason University student retention rate is high at 86% (well above Virginia average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students love their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at George Mason University is good: 72%.

Student to faculty ratio at George Mason University is decent -- 17:1. Learn more information regarding instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans



Tuition and fees per year
$36,600
High
Average tuition prices are extremely high, around $33,000 per year. The additional fees at George Mason University beyond tuition are nearly $3,600; this comes to $36,600 annually.

Read the details about George Mason University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information



Acceptance
Rate
89%
Easy
According to recent data, 21,198 applications were submitted and 18,909 were accepted, so it is easy to get accepted at this school.

George Mason University might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at George Mason University in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services



Dormatory
Annual Price
$7,300
High
George Mason University provides a distance education program and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at George Mason University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D-
Unsafe
George Mason University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 6,600 students, which offers a decent on-campus housing option. The room price is a bit high: about $7,300 annually.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at George Mason University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, George Mason University seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

George Mason University Location and Maps



Post Address: George Mason University, 4400 University Dr, Fairfax, Virginia 22030-4444, USA
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