George Mason University, VA
Public
4-Year • Large • Primarily Residential
Doctoral University
Very Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
George Mason University Rankings
Affordability58
Selectivity56
Retention69
Graduation51
Earnings62
Diversity91
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at George Mason University
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies<1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences6%
Business, Management, Marketing20%
Communications Technologies1%
Computer and Information Sciences9%
Education1%
Engineering6%
English Language and Literature6%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
Health Professions and Related Programs10%
History1%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences<1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting7%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities6%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies1%
Natural Resources and Conservation<1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies1%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences2%
Psychology6%
Public Administration and Social Service1%
Social Sciences11%
Visual and Performing Arts5%
Admissions
Getting into George Mason University
81%
Admission Rate
605
Median SAT Math
615
Median SAT Reading
27
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)550–660
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)570–660
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)24–30
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending George Mason University
$12K
In-State Tuition
$36K
Out-of-State Tuition
$26K
Average Total Cost
$20K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $15K | $15K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $17K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $20K | $17K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $23K | $20K | $19K |
| >$110K | $25K | $22K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after George Mason University
44%
Receive Federal Loans
$16K
Median Federal Debt
73%
Repayment Rate
$208
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 35% | 53% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 16% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 13% | 10% | 9% |
| >$110K | 20% | 13% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $16K | $13K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $16K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $16K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $17K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $15K | $12K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $32K | $28K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $26K | $20K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $8K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $4K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 68% | 42% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 73% | 47% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 78% | 50% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 83% | 55% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at George Mason University
87%
Retention Rate
16%
Transfer Rate
9%
Withdrawal Rate
70%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 47% | 43% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 70% | 54% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 72% | 54% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 77% | 60% | 53% |
| Black | 65% | 42% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 70% | 55% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 67% | 49% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 42% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 56% | 52% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 64% | 49% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 71% | 43% | 44% |
| Other race | 71% | 47% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after George Mason University
92%
Employment Rate
$45K
Median Salary
$28K
25 Pctl Salary
$63K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 92% | 87% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 90% | 86% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 91% | 86% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 89% | 85% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 89% | 85% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $13K | $8K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $28K | $18K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $45K | $30K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $63K | $43K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $80K | $58K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $45K | $30K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $53K | $34K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $60K | $37K | $35K |
Students
Students at George Mason University
25,508
Undergraduates
56%
Full-time Undergrads
22
Avg Entry Age
11,124
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 50% | 65% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 50% | 34% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 20% | 4% | 4% |
| Black | 11% | 30% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 39% | 47% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15% | 6% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 5% | 3% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% | 3% |
| Other race | 3% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 25% | 40% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 17% | 18% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 16% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 16% | 14% | 14% |
| >$110K | 26% | 16% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near George Mason University, VA
Virginia University of Integrative Medicine
2 miles, NE
Fairfax University of America
3 miles, NW
Stratford University
3 miles, N
Northern Virginia Community College
4 miles, E