George Mason University

4400 University Drive, Fairfax

  • #951-1000 QS Global World Ranking
  • PublicStatus
  • Very HighResearch Output
  • 29,888Total Students
  • 2,131Faculty
  • 2,681Int'l Students

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George Mason University is Virginia’s largest public research university, enrolling more than 37,000 students from 131 countries and 50 states. Mason is recognized for its innovation and

entrepreneurship, remarkable diversity, and commitment to accessibility. In the past half-century, Mason has grown from a small satellite campus of the University of Virginia into the largest–

and one of the most influential–public research universities in Virginia. In 2016, Mason was named a Tier-1 research university, the highest designation from the Carnegie Classification of

Institutions of Higher Education. Faculty members have received some of academia’s highest honors, including twice winning the Nobel Prize in Economics. The university offers 83

undergraduate majors and was the first university in the U.S. to introduce doctoral programs in conflict resolution, information technology, bioinformatics and computational social science.

Mason’s School for Conflict Analysis and Resolution ranks #1 in the U.S. according to Schools.com. At its 677-acre suburban campus near Washington, D.C., there are more than 40

residence halls and all freshmen are required to live on campus. Seventy percent of students complete internships, research, or both while pursuing their degree. With 140 study abroad

programs, Mason offers many opportunities for a global experience. Mason is one of the few U.S. universities to have no disparity in graduation outcomes for students regardless of race,

ethnicity or socioeconomic status. Our graduates lead all public universities in Virginia with the highest starting salaries, and 80 percent of Mason degree earners are employed within six

months of graduation. Our 100,000-plus alumni in the region work at the most influential private companies and public agencies. George Mason University has produced the first Muslim

woman in space, a Poet Laureate of Virginia and a treasurer of the United States.

About

George Mason University is Virginia’s largest public research university, enrolling more than 37,000 students from 131 countries and 50 states. Mason is recognized for its innovation and

entrepreneurship, remarkable diversity, and commitment to accessibility. In the past half-century, Mason has grown from a small satellite campus of the University of Virginia into the largest–

and one of the most influential–public research universities in Virginia. In 2016, Mason was named a Tier-1 research university, the highest designation from the Carnegie Classification of

Institutions of Higher Education. Faculty members have received some of academia’s highest honors, including twice winning the Nobel Prize in Economics. The university offers 83

undergraduate majors and was the first university in the U.S. to introduce doctoral programs in conflict resolution, information technology, bioinformatics and computational social science.

Mason’s School for Conflict Analysis and Resolution ranks #1 in the U.S. according to Schools.com. At its 677-acre suburban campus near Washington, D.C., there are more than 40

residence halls and all freshmen are required to live on campus. Seventy percent of students complete internships, research, or both while pursuing their degree. With 140 study abroad

programs, Mason offers many opportunities for a global experience. Mason is one of the few U.S. universities to have no disparity in graduation outcomes for students regardless of race,

ethnicity or socioeconomic status. Our graduates lead all public universities in Virginia with the highest starting salaries, and 80 percent of Mason degree earners are employed within six

months of graduation. Our 100,000-plus alumni in the region work at the most influential private companies and public agencies. George Mason University has produced the first Muslim

woman in space, a Poet Laureate of Virginia and a treasurer of the United States.

University highlights

QS World University Ranking

  • 2014
    #601-650
  • 2015
    #601-650
  • 2016
    #651-700
  • 2017
    #651-700
  • 2018
    #801-1000
  • 2019
    #801-1000
  • 2020
    #801-1000
  • 2021
    #801-1000
  • 2022
    #801-1000
  • 2023
    #1001-1200
  • 2024
    #951-1000

Student & Staff

Total students
29,888

24%
76%

International students
2,681

55%
45%

Total faculty staff
2,131

180
1951

Total students
29,888

24%
76%

International students
2,681

55%
45%

Total faculty staff
2,131

1951
180
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Scholarships

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Campus locations

Nguyen Engineering Building, 4400 University Drive,

Nguyen Engineering Building, 4400 University Drive , Fairfax , Virginia , United States , 22030

South Korea Campus,

Incheon, Yeonsu-gu , Songdo , South Korea ,

Mail Stop 2A1,

Mail Stop 2A1 , Fairfax , Virginia , United States , 22030

3301 Fairfax Drive,

3301 Fairfax Drive , Arlington , Virginia , United States , 22201

Enterprise Hall, 4400 University Drive, MS 1B1,

Enterprise Hall, 4400 University Drive, MS 1B1 , Fairfax , Virginia , United States , 22030

4400 University Drive,

4400 University Drive , Fairfax , Virginia , United States , 22030

MS:2G7, 4400 University Drive,

MS:2G7, 4400 University Drive , Fairfax , Virginia , United States , 22030

Founders Hall, 3351 Fairfax Drive, MS 3B1,

Founders Hall, 3351 Fairfax Drive, MS 3B1 , Arlington , Virginia , United States , 22201

4400 University Drive, MSN 5D3,

4400 University Drive, MSN 5D3 , Fairfax , Virginia , United States , 22030

3434 N. Washington Boulevard,

3434 N. Washington Boulevard , Arlington , Virginia , United States , 22201

Fairfax Campus,

4400 University Drive , Fairfax , Virginia , United States , 22030

1450 Exploratory Hall,

1450 Exploratory Hall , Fairfax , Virginia , United States , 22030

4400 University Drive MSN 1H4,

4400 University Drive MSN 1H4 , Fairfax , Virginia , United States , 22030

College Hall 100, 4400 University Drive, 3A3,

College Hall 100, 4400 University Drive, 3A3 , Fairfax , Virginia , United States , 22030

4400 University Drive,

4400 University Drive , Fairfax , Virginia , United States , 22030

4400 University Dr., Fairfax - Main, US,

4400 University Dr. , Fairfax - Main , Virginia , United States , 22030

Ridgetop Two, Suite 210, 21641 Ridgetop Circle, Sterling, US,

Ridgetop Two, Suite 210 , Sterling , Virginia , United States , 20166

Science and Technology Campus,

10900 University Boulevard , Manassas , Virginia , United States , 20110

Arlington Campus,

3351 Fairfax Drive , Arlington , Virginia , United States , 22201

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