GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY (Mason)
- 4400 University Dr
- Fairfax, VA 22030
- OPEID College Code: 00374900
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- General Phone: (703) 993-1000
- President: Alan Merten
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research & Professional
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 32,067
- College Alias: Mason
- College Mascot: Patriots
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George Mason University, established in 1972 and commonly known as "Mason," is a top-ranking educational institution located in Northern Virginia. Mason has strong research programs that span topic areas such as cancer, climate change, biosciences and information technology. Mason offers a range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs, and has particularly strong programs in public policy, information technology and engineering, economics, visual and performing arts, conflict resolution, healthcare, biotechnology and life sciences. The university's School of Law has been widely recognized as one of the top law schools in the U.S.
The area where the university's campuses are based, near Washington, D.C., is known as "the technology corridor." George Mason University has four campuses, which are Fairfax Campus, Arlington Campus, Prince William Campus and Mason in Loudoun.
Mason has many innovative study programs such as study abroad programs for anthropology students, astronomy apprenticeships, Capitol Hill internships, and more. The Mason faculty includes many celebrated scholars and historians, as well as cutting-edge researchers.
History
The university is named for George Mason, who lived in Fairfax County, Virginia, and was one of the founding fathers of the United States. George Mason drafted the Virginia Declaration of Rights, a model for the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution, or Bill of Rights.
Traditions
For good luck, students at George Mason University have a tradition of rubbing the toe of the George Mason statue before an exam.
Academics
George Mason University follows the semester system, offering fall, spring and summer semesters.
Colleges and Schools
Mason offers more than 100 academic degree programs through its many colleges and schools, which are:
- College of Education and Human Development
- College of Health and Human Services
- College of Humanities and Social Sciences
- College of Visual and Performing Arts
- College of Science
- Center for Global Education
- Institute for Conflict Analysis and Resolution
- School of Management
- School of Public Policy
- School of Law
- The Volgenau School of Information Technology and Engineering
Student Life
George Mason University has one of the largest residential communities in Virginia, and all freshmen are guaranteed on-campus housing.
Social activities, student clubs and organizations are plentiful at Mason, and the university hosts 23 fraternities and 14 sororities.
Athletics
Intercollegiate athletics at George Mason University include basketball, baseball, softball, track and field, Lacrosse, volleyball, soccer, swimming and diving.
Satellite Campuses
George Mason University is comprised of four campuses:
- Fairfax Campus
- Arlington Campus
- Prince William Campus
- Mason in Loudoun.
Community Life
There are many activities available on campus and in the community to keep Mason students busy, from hot cedar saunas to musical concerts or kickboxing classes. The campuses of Mason boast many arts venues and athletics facilities, and many social and cultural activities.
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Air Force
- Website
- www.gmu.edu
- Mission Statement
- George Mason University will be an institution of international academic reputation providing superior education for students to develop critical, analytical, and imaginative thinking and to make well-founded ethical decisions. It will respond to the call for interdisciplinary research and teaching, not simply by adding programs but by rethinking the traditional structure of the academy. The university will prepare students to address the complex issues facing them in society and to discover meaning in their own lives. It will encourage diversity in its student body and will meet the needs of students by providing them with interdisciplinary and innovative undergraduate, graduate, and professional courses. The university will energetically seek ways to interact with and serve the needs of the student body. The university will nurture and support a faculty that is diverse, innovative, excellent in teaching, active in pure and applied research, and responsive to the needs of students and the community. The faculty will embody the university's interactive approach to change both in the academy and in the world. The university will be a resource of the Commonwealth of Virginia serving private and public sectors. It will be an intellectual and cultural nexus between Northern Virginia, the nation, and the world. (Adopted January 1991)
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Research Universities (High Research Activity)
- Undergraduate Classification Arts & Sciences Plus Professions, High Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Comprehensive Doctoral (No Medical/Veterinary)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Majority Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
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- Admission Links
- Admissions: admissions.gmu.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2009
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $75.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $75.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
- TOEFL Required
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 6,409 | 7,323 | 13,732 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 3,934 (61%) | 4,757 (65%) | 8,691 (63%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 1,281 (33%) | 1,375 (29%) | 2,656 (31%) |
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 2,068 | 78% |
| ACT ® Exam | 251 | 9% |
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 510 | 620 |
| SAT ® Math | 520 | 630 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 23 | 27 |
| ACT ® English | 22 | 28 |
| ACT ® Math | 21 | 26 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Mason Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 65%
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 50% | 19% | 27% | 15% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,872 | $4,388 | $3,656 | $8,060 |
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Number in Default | 75 | 77 | 68 |
| Number in Repayment | 3,795 | 4,645 | 5,023 |
| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $8,024 | $7,512 | $6,840 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $8,024 | $7,512 | $6,840 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $24,008 | $22,476 | $19,728 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 | $850 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,650 | $7,360 | $7,020 |
| Other Expenses | $2,740 | $2,704 | $2,664 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $11,680 | $10,290 | $9,900 |
| Other Expenses | $3,560 | $3,440 | $3,390 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,100 | $3,440 | $2,940 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $19,314 | $18,476 | $17,374 |
| In-State | $19,314 | $18,476 | $17,374 |
| Out of State | $35,298 | $33,440 | $30,262 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $24,164 | $22,142 | $20,980 |
| In-State | $24,164 | $22,142 | $20,980 |
| Out of State | $40,148 | $37,106 | $33,868 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $12,024 | $11,392 | $10,630 |
| In-State | $12,024 | $11,392 | $10,630 |
| Out of State | $28,008 | $26,356 | $23,518 |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 32,067 Undergraduate: 19,702 Graduate: 12,365
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 14,467 Female: 17,600
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 9,350 Female: 10,352
- Graduate Gender Male: 5,117 Female: 7,248
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 17,998 Part-Time: 14,069
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 15,189 Part-Time: 4,513
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,809 Part-Time: 9,556
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 1,764 | 6% |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | - | - |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | - | - |
| White | - | - |
| Unknown | 6,221 | 19% |
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 226 | 0.7% |
| Ages 18-19 | 4,751 | 15% |
| Ages 20-21 | 5,644 | 18% |
| Ages 22-24 | 6,713 | 21% |
| Ages 25-29 | 6,621 | 21% |
| Ages 30-34 | 2,866 | 9% |
| Ages 35-39 | 1,688 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 2,148 | 7% |
| Ages 50-65 | 1,325 | 4% |
| Age Over 65 | 73 | 0.2% |
| Age Unknown | 12 | 0.04% |
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 4,400 | 3,332 | 1,068 |
| Faculty Status | 1,331 | 1,331 | - |
| Tenured Faculty | 610 | 610 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 911 | - | 911 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 2,303 | 1,331 | 972 |
| Primarily Instruction | 2,042 | 1,138 | 904 |
| Primarily Research | 261 | 193 | 68 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 514 | 498 | 16 |
| Other Professionals | 599 | 571 | 28 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 984 | 932 | 52 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 327 | 298 | 29 |
| Skilled Crafts | 138 | 138 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 110 | 109 | 1 |
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $88,646 (1,069) | $97,354 (636) | $75,855 (433) |
| Professor | $125,238 (299) | $129,966 (233) | $108,544 (66) |
| Associate Professor | $82,933 (342) | $85,365 (199) | $79,549 (143) |
| Assistant Professor | $69,676 (368) | $73,138 (186) | $66,137 (182) |
| Instructor | $55,208 (60) | $57,988 (18) | $54,016 (42) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $116,025 (69) | $140,027 (35) | $91,318 (34) |
| Professor | $171,607 (25) | $176,592 (21) | $145,435 (4) |
| Associate Professor | $89,696 (20) | $89,640 (8) | $89,733 (12) |
| Assistant Professor | $82,489 (17) | $73,755 (3) | $84,360 (14) |
| Instructor | $74,191 (7) | $84,704 (3) | $66,306 (4) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $89,027 (1,138) | $98,252 (671) | $75,772 (467) |
| Professor | $126,408 (324) | $131,167 (254) | $109,142 (70) |
| Associate Professor | $82,405 (362) | $84,900 (207) | $79,074 (155) |
| Assistant Professor | $69,579 (385) | $72,935 (189) | $66,344 (196) |
| Instructor | $55,782 (67) | $59,604 (21) | $54,037 (46) |
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $4,065,819 | $1,801,332 | $2,264,487 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 44% | 56% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 663 | 340 | 323 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 505 | 253 | 252 |
| Baseball | 35 | 35 | - |
| Basketball | 31 | 14 | 17 |
| All Track Combined | 268 | 148 | 120 |
| Golf | 16 | 16 | - |
| Lacrosse | 30 | - | 30 |
| Rowing | 52 | - | 52 |
| Soccer | 62 | 31 | 31 |
| Softball | 26 | - | 26 |
| Swimming and Diving | 56 | 35 | 21 |
| Tennis | 22 | 10 | 12 |
| Volleyball | 35 | 21 | 14 |
| Wrestling | 30 | 30 | - |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $106,307 | $64,368 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $28,697 | $25,849 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 58 | 29 | 29 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| All Track Combined | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Golf | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Lacrosse | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Rowing | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Soccer | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Swimming and Diving | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Tennis | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Wrestling | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 85%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 55%
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 64% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 57% |
| Female | 69% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 65% |
| American Indian | 57% |
| Black | 58% |
| Asian | 66% |
| Hispanic | 62% |
| White | 64% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 39% |
| 5 Years | 58% |
| 6 Years | 64% |
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 22 | 11 |
| Liquor Related | 52 | 58 |
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 52 | 42 |
| Liquor Related | 185 | 199 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 7 | 3 |
| Burglary | 9 | 7 |
| Arson | - | 3 |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 11 | 12 |
| Robbery | 1 | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 2 |
| Burglary | 11 | 9 |
| Vehicle Theft | - | 3 |
| Arson | - | 4 |
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