George Mason University (232186)

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$10,095

3.06% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$18,900

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

88.8%

22,579 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

39,527

70.7% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

69.3%

2,384 Graduates

About

George Mason University (232186) is a higher education institution located in Fairfax County, VA. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at George Mason University (232186) were General Business (645 degrees awarded), Information Technology (406 degrees), and General Psychology (383 degrees).

In 2023, 10,687 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at George Mason University (232186). 56.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 43.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (4,313 degrees), 2.43 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (1,777 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at George Mason University (232186) is $10,095, which is $−20,908 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at George Mason University (232186) was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 6,271 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at George Mason University (232186) is $10,095, which is $20,909 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,900.

In 2023, 59% of undergraduate students attending George Mason University (232186) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 34% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$10,095

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at George Mason University (232186) was $10,095. The cost of tuition at George Mason University (232186) is $−20,909 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

This chart compares the tuition costs of George Mason University (232186) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$18,900

2023 Value

2.28%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 George Mason University (232186) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,900. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of George Mason University (232186) grew by 2.28%.

This chart compares the average net price of George Mason University (232186) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$13,447

Room and Board

$1,278

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at George Mason University (232186) was of $13,447 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 3.85% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,278. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 2.74% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at George Mason University (232186) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

59%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

34%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

59% of undergraduate students at George Mason University (232186) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 3.28% with respect to 2022, when 61% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at George Mason University (232186) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at George Mason University (232186) was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 6271 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

George Mason University (232186) received 22,579 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 12.9% annual growth. Out of those 22,579 applicants, 20,057 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 88.8% acceptance rate.

There were 39,527 students enrolled at George Mason University (232186) in 2023. 35% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

George Mason University (232186) has an overall enrollment yield of 22.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

88.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

20,057

Accepted Out of 22,579

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of George Mason University (232186) was 88.8% (20,057 admissions from 22,579 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 90%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 12.9%, while admissions grew by 11.4%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of George Mason University (232186) (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

35%

Submission Percentage (2023)

1,555

Scores Submitted (2023)

35% of enrolled first-time students at George Mason University (232186) in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

George Mason University (232186) had a total enrollment of 39,527 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at George Mason University (232186) is 27,965 students and the part-time enrollment is 11,562. This means that 70.7% of students enrolled at George Mason University (232186) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at George Mason University (232186), both undergraduate and graduate, is 35% White, 19.5% Asian, 14.8% Hispanic or Latino, 11.4% Black or African American, 4.28% Two or More Races, 0.164% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0759% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at George Mason University (232186) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (17.6%), followed by White Female (16.2%) and Asian Male (12.4%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (18.6%), followed by White Male (14.1%) and Black or African American Female (4.67%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

70.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at George Mason University (232186) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 39,527 students. The full-time enrollment at George Mason University (232186) is 27,965 and the part-time enrollment is 11,562. This means that 70.7% of students enrolled at George Mason University (232186) are enrolled full-time compared with 77.9% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at George Mason University (232186) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

87%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at George Mason University (232186) was 87%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), George Mason University (232186) had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at George Mason University (232186) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
13,828 enrolled students
Asian
7,698 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
5,839 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at George Mason University (232186) is 35% White, 19.5% Asian, 14.8% Hispanic or Latino, 11.4% Black or African American, 4.28% Two or More Races, 0.164% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0759% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.5% White, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.78% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1,572 students (3.98%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 1,367 more women than men received degrees from George Mason University (232186). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at George Mason University (232186) is white (4,313 degrees awarded). There were 2.43 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (1,777 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at George Mason University (232186) is General Business (645 degrees awarded), followed by Information Technology (406 degrees) and General Psychology (383 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at George Mason University (232186), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (81 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (1,480 degrees), and Protective Services (649 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at George Mason University (232186) are Software developers (597,207 people), Other managers (219,054 people), Social workers, all other (177,402 people), Police officers (149,206 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (142,687 people).

The most specialized majors at George Mason University (232186) in 2023 are Communication Technologies (81 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (1,480 degrees), Protective Services (649 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (394 degrees), and History (118 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at George Mason University (232186) are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at George Mason University (232186) are Communication Technologies (81 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (1,480 degrees), Protective Services (649 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (394 degrees), and History (118 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at George Mason University (232186) are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by George Mason University (232186).

Most Common (2023)

General Business
645 degrees awarded
Information Technology
406 degrees awarded
General Psychology
383 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at George Mason University (232186) was General Business with 645 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at George Mason University (232186) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

4,660

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

6,027

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 4,660 degrees were awarded to men at George Mason University (232186), which is 0.773 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (6,027).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at George Mason University (232186) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 480 degrees were awarded to men at George Mason University (232186) in General Computer & Information Sciences, which is 3.31 times more than the 145 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 372 degrees were awarded to men at George Mason University (232186) in General Psychology, which is 3.35 times more than the 111 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

49%

100% Completion Time

70%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 49% of students graduating from George Mason University (232186) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 70% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 73% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (80%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at George Mason University (232186) is Female and Asian (80% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 4.28% of graduates (102 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
4,313 degrees awarded
Asian
1,777 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
1,412 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at George Mason University (232186) is white (4,313 degrees awarded). There were 2.43 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (1,777 degrees).

4.38% of degree recipients (468 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
2,449 degrees awarded
White Male
1,864 degrees awarded
Asian Female
946 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at George Mason University (232186) is white female (2,449 degrees awarded). There were 1.31 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (1,864 degrees).

Operations

George Mason University (232186) has an endowment valued at nearly $164M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 15.9M (9.67%) compared to the 4.37% average return (19M on 434M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2023, George Mason University (232186) had a total salary expenditure of 1.15B. George Mason University (232186) employs 524 Associate professors, 440 Assistant professors and 422 Professors. Most academics at George Mason University (232186) are Male Professor (268), Female Associate professor (264), and Male Associate professor (260).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at George Mason University (232186) are: Business and Financial Operations, with 631 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 424 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 416 employees.

Endowment

$164M

2023 Endowment

15.5%

growth from 2022

George Mason University (232186) has an endowment valued at about $164M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of George Mason University (232186) grew 15.5% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $269M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at George Mason University (232186) (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$157M - Federal
$8.19M - State
$1.34M - Local

As of 2023, George Mason University (232186) received $157M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $8.19M from state grants and contracts, and $1.34M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$570M

2023 Salaries

13%

growth from 2022

In 2023, George Mason University (232186) paid a median of $570M in salaries, which represents 49.4% of their overall expenditure ($1.15B) and a 13% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 9.17% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 3.56% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 246M (41.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$189M

Instructional Salaries

1,463

Number of Employees

In 2023, George Mason University (232186) paid a total of $189M to 1,463 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $6.13M (2.35%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

524 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

631 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at George Mason University (232186) were Associate professor with 524 employees, Assistant professor with 440 employees, and Professor with 422 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at George Mason University (232186) were Business and Financial Operations with 631 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 424 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 416 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Associate professor
Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at George Mason University (232186) was Male Professor with 268 employees, Female Associate professor with 264 employees, and Male Associate professor with 260 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at George Mason University (232186).

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