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George Mason University Teaching Programs

George Mason University is a public institution located in Fairfax, VA. The Suburbs Of A Large City offers a peaceful environment close to urban amenities.

George Mason University Rankings

George Mason has earned the following rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#5 of 106	State — Virginia
Overall Quality	#12 of 1,106	Region — Southeast
Overall Quality	#63 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is George Mason University?

Contact details for George Mason are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	4400 University Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030-4444
Phone:	7039931000
Website:	www.gmu.edu/
Admissions:	www.gmu.edu/admissions-aid
Financial Aid:	www.gmu.edu/financial-aid

How Do I Get Into George Mason?

You can apply to George Mason online at: https://www2.gmu.edu/admissions-aid/apply-now

George Mason is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for George Mason

This is what George Mason looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into George Mason?

George Mason maintains an acceptance rate of 88%, making it highly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 20% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

19% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 2% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at George Mason, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 580 and 680. Math scores were between 580 and 680.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1160 to 1360. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at George Mason ranged between 25 and 30.

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at George Mason vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	11,803	10,027	85%
Women	13,417	12,038	90%

Can I Afford George Mason University?

The average net price after aid at George Mason is $18,287. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$10,392
In-State Fees	$3,828
Out-of-State Tuition	$34,860
Out-of-State Fees	$3,828
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$14,220
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$38,688

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 15% of students at George Mason receive some form of financial aid (4,276 students).

Nearly 60% of students at George Mason receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $11,628 per student.

30% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,592.

Student Loan Debt

31% of George Mason undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,502 per year.

George Mason University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 15,068 students enrolled at George Mason. George Mason is classified as a 20,000 and above institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 27,083 undergraduate students at George Mason, approximately 51% are male and 49% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of George Mason University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	6,283
Black or African American	3,439
Hispanic	4,793
White	8,612
American Indian/Alaska Native	27
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	27
Two or More Races	1,516
Non-Resident	1,516

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at George Mason are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Virginia	3,454
Maryland	160
District of Columbia	81
Pennsylvania	59
Texas	41

Additionally, approximately 5.6% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

George Mason University Graduate Student Diversity

11,861 of George Mason’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at George Mason, approximately 43% are male and 57% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of George Mason University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	1,292
Black or African American	1,174
Hispanic	1,103
White	4,590
American Indian/Alaska Native	47
Two or More Races	118
Non-Resident	2,787

Online Learning at George Mason University

George Mason provides distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

17,083 undergraduate students at George Mason took at least one online class — of those, 3,997 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 3,186 students took at least one online class and 3,438 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at George Mason University

The following teaching majors are available at George Mason, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Special Education and Teaching	16	242	—	313
Curriculum and Instruction	—	228	—	261
Educational Administration and Supervision	—	72	—	94
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	80	—	—	88
Student Counseling and Personnel Services	—	50	—	53
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	19	9	1	51
Education, General	—	—	37	37
Educational/Instructional Media Design	—	15	—	25
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education	—	—	—	1
Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research	—	—	—	1

Academic Programs at George Mason University

George Mason offers 27 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

George Mason has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.