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A George Mason education will prepare you for a meaningful career in a global society. Located just outside Washington, DC, you’ll study on a safe, suburban campus with access to internships and top businesses in the country.
Ranking #10 promising universities across the US (US News & World Report 2015)
Basic information
- Year of establishment: 1972
- Number of students: 34,000+
- International students: 2,600+
- From: 130 countries
- Bachelor's Degree Program: 84
- Master's/PhD training programs: 135
- Campus area: 677 hectares
- Research investment fund: over 102.6 million USD
Ranking #12 universities with the safest campuses in the US(National Council for Home Safety and Security 2017)
Why choose to study at George Mason University?
- Ranking #14 most advanced schools (S. News & World Report 2017)
- Ranked #22 nationwide for top internship opportunities for students (Princeton Review 2017)
- Ranking #140 National Universities (S. News & World Report 2018)
- 2 campuses located in the Washington, DC administrative district: Arlington & Fairfax
About the cities of Fairfax and Arlington
- Fairfax: 45 minutes drive from Washington, DC – Arlington: 15 minutes drive from Washington, DC
- Washington, DC is ranked #1 for having the most STEM occupations in the US capital region (AIER College Destinations Index 2016)
- Fairfax ranks #2 among America's happiest cities (SmartAsset 2016)
- Arlington is known for its quiet residential neighborhoods and diverse dining options.
- Students can visit iconic American sites like the National Mall, the White House, or the Smithsonian museums for free in Washington, DC.
Admission requirements for undergraduate programs
| Direct Admission | 1 or 2 semesters | 2 or 3 semesters | 3 or 4 semesters | |
| Mason | · High school graduate · GPA 3.0/4.0 equivalent to 7.0/10 · Have ACT or SAT scores | · High school graduate · GPA 2.5/4.0 equivalent to 6.5/10 | · High school graduate · GPA 2.5/4.0 equivalent to 6.5/10 | · High school graduate · GPA 2.5/4.0 equivalent to 6.5/10 |
| · TOEFL iBT 80 (minimum score for each subject is 18) or · IELTS 6.5 (minimum score for each subject is 6.0) or · Complete AE and OCS Level 6, with no grade below B | · TOEFL iBT 80 (minimum reading and writing score of 17) or · IELTS 6.5 (minimum reading and writing score of 6.0) or · PTEA 53+ or · Complete AE and OCS Level 5 or higher | · TOEFL iBT 60 (minimum reading and listening score of 13) or · IELTS 5.5 (minimum reading and listening score of 5.5) or · PTEA 45+ or · Password overall score 6.0 and minimum writing score 5.0 or · Complete AE and OCS Level 4 | · TOEFL iBT 50 (minimum reading and listening score of 10) or · IELTS 5.0 (minimum reading and listening score is 4.5) or · PTE 41+ or · Complete AE and OCS Level 3 or higher |
Admission requirements for Master's program
| Direct Admission | 1 semester | 2 semesters | 3 semesters/bridging course | |
| Mason | · 4-year Bachelor's Degree · GPA 3.0/4.0 equivalent to 7.0/10 | · 4-year Bachelor's Degree · GPA 2.75/4.0 equivalent to 6.75/10 | · 4-year Bachelor's Degree · GPA 2.75/4.0 equivalent to 6.75/10 | · 3-year Bachelor's Degree · GPA 2.75/4.0 equivalent to 6.75/10 |
| · GRE or GMAT score, depending on program requirements · TOEFL iBT 88 (minimum score of 20 for each subject) or · IELTS 6.5 or · PTEA 59+ or · Complete AE Core and OCS level 7, with no grade below B | · TOEFL iBT 80-85 or · IELTS 6.5 or · PTEA 53-58+ or · Complete AE Core and OCS level 6 | · TOEFL iBT 70-75 or · IELTS 6.0-6.5 or · PTEA 47-52+ or · Password 6.0-7.0 knowledge score, minimum writing score 6.0 or · Complete AE Core and OCS level 5 | · TOEFL iBT 85 or · IELTS 6.5 or · PTEA 58+ or · Complete AE Core and OCS level 6 |
Expense
| Year 1 International | Bachelor's Transfer | Direct Bachelor's Admission | Master's Transfer | Direct Master's Admission | Academic English | |
| George Mason University | $37,350 | $21,470** | $37,170 (24-32 credits: 12-16 credits/ semester) | $37,350 | $26,460 (18 credits: 9 credits/semester) | $8,780 |
**Find out more at: www.intostudy.com/mason and https://www2.gmu.edu
