George Mason University

10 Interesting Facts about George Mason University

1. George Mason University (GMU) is a public research university located in Fairfax, Virginia, USA. It was founded in 1957 as a branch of the University of Virginia and became an independent institution in 1972.
2. GMU is named after American patriot and founding father George Mason, who was instrumental in drafting the Virginia Declaration of Rights, which served as a model for the United States Bill of Rights.
3. GMU has four campuses: the main campus in Fairfax, the Arlington Campus in Arlington, the Science and Technology Campus in Prince William County, and the Korea Campus in Songdo, South Korea.
4. GMU is classified as a “Doctoral University: Higher Research Activity” by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, meaning that it offers a wide range of doctoral programs and is engaged in high levels of research activity.
5. As of fall 2021, GMU has a total enrollment of over 39,000 students, including over 29,000 undergraduate students and over 9,000 graduate students.
6. GMU has more than 200 degree programs offered through 10 colleges and schools, including the Antonin Scalia Law School, the School of Business, the College of Education and Human Development, and the College of Humanities and Social Sciences.
7. GMU is known for its strong programs in economics, law, computer science, and engineering. It is also a leader in the fields of cybersecurity and biodefense.
8. GMU is home to several research centers and institutes, including the Center for the Study of Neuroeconomics, the Center for Social Complexity, and the Mercatus Center, a free-market-oriented research center.
9. GMU has a diverse student body, with students from all 50 US states and more than 135 countries. The university is committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion on campus.
10. GMU has a strong athletic program, with 22 varsity sports teams competing at the NCAA Division I level. The mascot is the Patriot, and the university colors are green and gold.

Tuition & Fee

All prorgrams

Accounting Undergraduate Certificate
African and African American Studies Minor
Aging Studies
American Government
American Sign Language
Ancient History and Mediterranean Archaeology
Animation
Anthropology
Applied Computer Science
Applied Science,
Arabic
Art and Visual Technology
Art History
Arts and Social Change
Arts Management
Asia-Pacific and Northeast Asian Studies
Assistive Technology
Astronomy
Astrophysics
Atmospheric Science
Audio Production
Aviation Flight Training and Management
Bioengineering
Bioinformatics
Biology
Brain, Body and Behavior
Business Analytics
Business,
Chemistry,
Childhood Studies
Chinese
Civil and Infrastructure Engineering,
Classical Studies
Clinical Psychology
Coaching
Communication
Community Health,
Computational and Data Sciences
Computer Engineering,
Computer Game Design
Computer Science Minor
Computer Science,
Conflict Analysis and Resolution
Conservation Biology
Creative Writing,
Criminology, Law and Society,
Cyber Security Engineering,
Dance Appreciation
Dance,
Data Analysis
Design and Technical Theater
Design Thinking
Developmental Psychology
Digital Humanities
Digital Media and Web Design
Early Childhood Education for Diverse Learners
Earth Science
Economics,
Educational Psychology
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Electrical Engineering,
Elementary Education,
Energy Transition Management
English
Entrepreneurship
Environmental and Sustainability Studies,
Environmental Consulting
Environmental Science
Ethnomusicology
Event Technical Production
Film and Media Studies
Finance
Folklore and Mythology
Food and Beverage Management
Food Systems
Foreign Languages,
Forensic Psychology
Forensic Science
French
Geographic Information Systems
Geography,
Geology
German Studies
Global Affairs
Global Health
Global Systems
Government Analytics
Government and International Politics,
Government Contracting
Graphic Design
Graphic Design Undergraduate
Health Administration,
Health and Social Policy
Health Communication
Health Informatics,
Health Information Technology
Health Practice Management Undergraduate
Health Promotion
Health Psychology
Health Systems Management
Health, Disease, and Culture
History
Hospitality Management
Human Development and Family Science,
Illustration
Immigration Studies
Individualized Study,
Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Information Technology
Integrative Studies,
Intelligence Studies
International Business
International Security
International/Comparative Studies
INTO Mason: Engineering Graduate Pathways
Islamic Studies
Japanese Studies
Jazz Studies
Journalism
Judaic Studies
Kinesiology
Korean Studies
Latin American Studies
Latin
Leadership
Legal Studies
Linguistics
Management Information Systems
Marketing
Mathematics for School of Business Students
Mathematics Minor
Mechanical Engineering
Medical Laboratory Science,
Medieval Studies
Middle East Studies
Mild Disabilities
Music for Well-Being Minor
Music
Music Pedagogy
Music Technology
Music,
Native American and Indigenous Studies Minor
Neuroscience
Nonprofit Studies
Nursing,
Ocean and Estuarine Science
Operations and Supply Chain Management
Organizational Conflict Resolution Minor
Paleontology
Philosophy and Law
Philosophy for Social Change
Philosophy, BA
Photography
Photojournalism
Physical Activity in Public Health Minor
Physical Education,
Physics, BS
Political Communication
Political Philosophy
Pre-Medical Undergraduate
Professional and Technical Writing
Professional Experience in Communication
Psychology
Public Administration,
Public Health
Public Policy and Management
Real Estate Development
Religious Studies
Religious Studies,
Renewable Energy Interdisciplinary
Russian and Eurasian Studies,
Russian
Science and Technology Policy Minor
Scientific Leadership and Practice Minor
Secondary Education – Biology
Secondary Education – Chemistry
Secondary Education – Computer
Secondary Education – Earth Science
Secondary Education – English
Secondary Education – Mathematics
Secondary Education – Physics
Senior Housing Administration
Severe Disabilities
Social Justice and Human Rights
Social Work
Sociology
Software Engineering
Spanish
Special Education,
Sport and American Culture Minor
Sport and Computer Game Design
Sport and Conflict Resolution
Sport Communication
Sport Management
Sports Analytics
Statistics,
STEM in Society
Studio
Sustainable Enterprise
Systems Engineering
Teaching English as a Second Language
Theater
Theater Performance
Theater,
Tourism and Events Management,
Urban and Suburban Studies
Urban Informatics
Visual Impairment and Blindness
Web Design
Well-Being
Women and Gender Studies
World Dance

Students

Full-Time Enrollment

21,140 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

5,742