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George Mason University

Fairfax, VA · Public · 27,752 students

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$76k
Median earnings 10 years
after starting college
87%Acceptance Rate
68%Graduation Rate
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Academic Performance

Graduation Rate (150% time)67.8%
Students who graduate within 6 years
Graduation Rate (4 years)46.4%
Students who graduate on time
First-Year Retention Rate86.0%
Students who return for sophomore year
First-Generation Students30.0%
Share of first-gen college students

Test Scores

1274
Average SAT Score
Combined Math + Reading/Writing (out of 1600)
800 (min)1600 (max)
28
ACT Midpoint Score
Middle 50% of admitted students (out of 36)

Programs & Majors

Percentage of graduates in each field of study, based on IPEDS data.

Business & Marketing19.5%
Computer Science13.3%
Health Sciences8.1%
Social Sciences6.9%
Humanities6.4%
Psychology5.9%
Biological Sciences5.6%
Engineering5.2%
Education1.9%
Communications1.8%
History1.3%
Mathematics0.7%

Faculty & Resources

$14k
Average Faculty Salary/Year
$15k
Instructional Spend per Student
$207M
Total Endowment

George Mason University — Academics

George Mason University has a graduation rate of 67.8%, reflecting the academic experience at this institution.

The first-year retention rate is 86.0%, meaning the vast majority of students return for their sophomore year — a strong indicator of student satisfaction.

The average SAT score for enrolled students is 1274, and the ACT midpoint is 28. These scores reflect the academic profile of the typical incoming student.

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