George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia

$54,204 -$98,377

For the 2023-2024 academic year: The average cost of attendance of an international student (Tuition Cost + Living Expenses) for undergraduate students is approximately $61,770 and for graduate students cost of attendance varies from $54,204 -$98,377 , depending upon the program.

George Mason is a top-ranked public university just 25-30 minutes from Washington, DC. Students benefit from incredible research opportunities while living on a safe and diverse campus. Established in 1957, it has grown to become the largest public research university in Virginia. Known for its strong focus on research, the university is recognized for programs in economics, law, public policy, and information technology. GMU fosters innovation and entrepreneurship, supporting startups through the Mason Enterprise Center and conducting environmental research through the Institute for a Sustainable Earth.  

Pride

Points of Pride

  • George Mason is a nationally ranked R1 research university as per Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. 
  • Top 20 Most Diverse University in the US as per U.S. News and World Report 2023. 
  • 24 Km from Washington, DC.
  • 2 out of 3 alumni work and live in Washington D.C. region.  
  • 87 percent of graduates report positive career outcomes within six months.
  • Mason Square is in the safe and urban Arlington neighbourhood of Virginia Square. Just 15 minutes outside of Washington, DC, this campus has a strong focus on career development and hosts a variety of Mason’s graduate and professional programs. You can find Amazon HQ2 nearby. 

University Highlights

  • Mason is among the top ten in research growth among U.S. public universities, according to the National Science Foundation
  • U.S. News and World Report ranks Mason No. 1 in Virginia and No. 9 nationally among public institutions for innovation
  • #20 in Most Innovative Schools - US News and World Report Rankings 2023

US News and World Report Rankings - Undergraduate 

  • #94 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs  
  • #86 in Undergraduate Business Programs  
  • #72 in Undergraduate Computer Science  
  • #19 in Undergraduate Cybersecurity 
  • #137 in National Universities - US News and World Report Rankings 2023 
  • #64 in Top Public Schools - US News and World Report Rankings 2023 

US News and World Report Rankings - Graduate 

  • #82 in Best Engineering Schools 
  • #96 in Biomedical Engineering / Bioengineering 
  • #90 in Civil Engineering 
  • #64 in Computer Engineering  
  • #93 in Electrical / Electronic / Communications Engineering  
  • #34 in Industrial / Manufacturing / Systems Engineering 
  • #65 in Computer Science 

Programs

UnderGraduate

  • Accounting - Business (B.S.)
  • Anthropology (B.A.)
  • Applied Computer Science (B.S.) - STEM Designated
  • Applied Science (B.A.S.) - STEM Designated
  • Art and Visual Technology (B.A.)
  • Art and Visual Technology (B.F.A.)
  • Art History (B.A.)
  • Astronomy (B.S.) - STEM Designated
  • Atmospheric Sciences (B.S.)- STEM Designated
  • Bioengineering (B.S.)- STEM Designated
  • Biology (B.A.)- STEM Designated
  • Biology (B.S.)- STEM Designated
  • Business Analytics - Business (B.S.)
  • Chemistry (B.A.)- STEM Designated
  • Chemistry (B.S.)- STEM Designated
  • Childhood Studies - Integrative Studies (B.A.)
  • Civil & Infrastructure Engr (B.S.)- STEM Designated
  • Cloud Computing - Applied Science (B.A.S.)
  • Communication (B.A.)
  • Community Health (B.S.)
  • Computational & Data Sciences (B.S.)- STEM Designated
  • Computer Engineering (B.S.)- STEM Designated
  • Computer Game Design (B.F.A.)
  • Computer Science (B.S.)- STEM Designated
  • Conflict Analysis & Resolution (B.A.)
  • Conflict Analysis & Resolution (B.S.)
  • Creative Writing (B.F.A.)
  • Criminology Law and Society (B.A.)
  • Criminology Law and Society (B.S.)
  • Cyber Security Engineering (B.S.)- STEM Designated
  • Dance (B.F.A.)
  • Data Analytics - Applied Science (B.A.S.)- STEM Designated
  • Early Childhood Education for Diverse Learners (B.S.Ed.)
  • Earth Science (B.S.)
  • Economics (B.A.)
  • Economics (B.S.)
  • Education Studies - Integrative Studies (B.A.)
  • Electrical Engineering (B.S.)- STEM Designated
  • Elementary Education (B.S.Ed.)
  • English (B.A.)
  • Environmental & Sustainable Studies (B.A.)
  • Environmental Science (B.S.)- STEM Designated
  • Exploratory (BPRE)
  • Film and Video Studies (B.A.)
  • Finance - Business (B.S.)
  • Financial Planning - Business (B.S.)
  • Foreign Languages (B.A.)
  • Forensic Science (B.S.)- STEM Designated
  • Geography (B.A.)
  • Geography (B.S.)
  • Geology (B.A.)
  • Geology (B.S.)
  • Global Affairs (B.A.)
  • Government & International Politics (B.A.)
  • Health Administration (B.S.)
  • Health Informatics (B.S.) - STEM Designated
  • History (B.A.)
  • Human Development & Family Science (B.A.)
  • Individualized - Recreation Management (B.S.)
  • Information Technology (B.S.)- STEM Designated
  • Integrative Studies (B.A.)
  • Integrative Studies (B.S.)
  • International Studies Integrative Studies (B.A.)
  • Kinesiology (B.S.)
  • Leadership and Organizational Development - Integrative Studies (B.A.)
  • Legal Studies - Integrative Studies (B.A.)
  • Management - Business (B.S.)
  • Management Information Systems -Business (B.S.)
  • Managerial Leadership - Applied Science (B.A.S.)
  • Marketing - Business (B.S.)
  • Mathematics (B.A.)- STEM Designated
  • Mathematics (B.S.)- STEM Designated
  • Mechanical Engineering (B.S.)- STEM Designated
  • Medical Laboratory Science (B.S.)- STEM Designated
  • Music (B.A.)
  • Music (B.M.)
  • Neuroscience (B.S.)- STEM Designated
  • Nursing (B.S.N.)
  • Operations and Supply Chain Management - Business (B.S.)
  • Philosophy (B.A.)
  • Physics (B.S.)- STEM Designated
  • Psychology (B.A.)
  • Psychology (B.S.)
  • Public Administration (B.S.)
  • Rehabilitation Science (B.S.)- STEM Designated
  • Religious Studies (B.A.)
  • Russian & Eurasian Studies (B.A.)
  • Social Innovation - Integrative Studies (B.A.)
  • Social Justice and Human Rights - Integrative Studies (B.A.)
  • Social Science for Education - Integrative Studies (B.A.)
  • Social Work (B.S.W.)
  • Sociology (B.A.)
  • Special Education (B.S.Ed.)
  • Sport Management (B.S.)
  • Sport Management - Health, Fitness and Recreation Resources (B.S.)
  • Statistics (B.S.) - STEM Designated
  • Systems and Industrial Engineering, BS
  • Theatre (B.A.)
  • Theatre (B.F.A.)
  • Tourism & Events Management (B.S.)
  • Undeclared College of Education and Human Development (BPRE)
  • Undeclared College of Engineering (BPRE)
  • Undeclared College of Health and Human Services (BPRE)
  • Undeclared School of Business (BPRE)
  • Women and Gender Studies - Integrative Studies (B.A.)

Graduate

  • Accounting, MS
  • Anthropology, MA
  • Applied Industrial and Organizational Psychology, MPS
  • Applied Information Technology, MS - STEM Designated
  • Art Education, MAT
  • Art History, MA
  • Athletic Training, MS
  • Biodefense, MS
  • Bioengineering, MS - STEM Designated
  • Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, MS - STEM Designated
  • Bioinformatics Management, MS - STEM Designated
  • Bioinformatics Management, Professional Science Masters
  • Biology, MS - STEM Designated
  • Biostatistics, MS - STEM Designated
  • Business Administration, MBA
  • Chemistry, MS - STEM Designated
  • Civil and Infrastructure Engineering, MS. - STEM Designated
  • Climate Science, MS. - STEM Designated
  • Communication, MA
  • Computational Science, MS. - STEM Designated
  • Computer Engineering, MS - STEM Designated
  • Computer Science, MS - STEM Designated
  • Conflict Analysis and Resolution, MS
  • Counseling, MEd
  • Creative Writing, MFA
  • Criminal Justice, MS
  • Criminology, Law and Society, MA
  • Curriculum and Instruction, MEd
  • Cyber Security Engineering, MS - STEM Designated
  • Data Analytics Engineering, MS - STEM Designated
  • Digital Forensics, MS
  • Earth Systems Science, MS (AOES)
  • Earth Systems Science, MS (GGS)
  • Economics, MA
  • Education Leadership, MEd
  • Educational Psychology, MS
  • Electrical Engineering, MS - STEM Designated
  • English, MA
  • Environmental Science and Policy, MS
  • Executive MBA
  • Finance, MS
  • Finance, MS – STEM designated
  • Foreign Languages, MA
  • Forensic Science, MS
  • Geographic and Cartographic Sciences, MS
  • Geoinformatics and Geospatial Intelligence, MS
  • Global Affairs, MA
  • Global Commerce and Policy, MA
  • Global Health, MS
  • Health Informatics, MS - STEM Designated
  • Health Systems Management, MHA - STEM Designated
  • Higher Education and Student Development, MA
  • History, MA
  • Information Security and Assurance, MS
  • Information Systems, MS (CS) - STEM Designated
  • Information Systems, MS (IST) - STEM Designated
  • Interdisciplinary Studies, MAIS
  • International Security, MA
  • Kinesiology, MS
  • Learning Design and Technology, MS - STEM Designated
  • Management, MS - STEM Designated
  • Mathematics, MS - STEM Designated
  • Middle East and Islamic Studies, MA
  • Music, MM
  • Nursing, MSN
  • Nutrition, MS
  • Operations Research, MS
  • Organization Development and Knowledge Management, MS
  • Philosophy, MA
  • Political Science, MA
  • Psychology, MA (CEHD)
  • Psychology, MA (CHSS)
  • Public Administration, MPA
  • Public Health, MPH
  • Public Policy, MPP
  • Social Work, MSW
  • Sociology, MA
  • Software Engineering, MS - STEM Designated
  • Special Education, MEd
  • Sport and Recreation Studies, MS
  • Statistical Science, MS - STEM Designated
  • Systems Engineering – STEM designated
  • Technology Management, MS
  • Telecommunications, MS
  • Visual and Performing Arts, MFA
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For a complete list of majors please visit the URL:
business.gmu.edu/programs/graduate/admissions

Standardised Tests

Undergraduate

 

Graduate

  • IELTS: 6.5 (6.0 each subsection) 
  • TOEFL: 80 (18 each subsection) 
  • PTE: 59  
  • Duolingo: 110 
  • SAT/ ACT: Optional 
  • Application Fee: $80 
  • Fee Waiver: Available                                                                                                                  
 
  • IELTS: 6.5-7.0 (6.5 each subsection; varies by program) 
  • TOEFL: 80-88 (20 each section; varies by program) 
  • PTE: 67  
  • Duolingo: 120  
  • GRE/ GMAT: Optional for major programs 
  • Application Fee: $75 

 

Intakes

Fall (August) and Spring (January).

Accreditation

The BS CS degree program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET 

Most Engineering programs are accredited by Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET 

School of Business is accredited in both business and accounting by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International.