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George Mason University is a public research university in Fairfax County, Virginia. The university was originally founded in 1949 as a northern branch of the University of Virginia. Named after Founding Father of the United States George Mason in 1959, it became an independent university in 1972. The university has four campuses in Virginia and one campus in South Korea.

Rankings

148

(National Universities)

951-1000

(QS World Ranking)

Location

Majors in Demand:

  • Accounting

  • Geology

  • Anthropology

  • Mathematics

  • Applied Science

  • Music

  • Biology

  • Physics

  • Chemistry

  • Psychology

  • Communication

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Enrollment

27,105

Acceptance Rate

89%

Personal Statement

Not required

Application Method(s)

Application Fee Waiver - please refer to

University Placement Services

CGPA

2.85

SAT / ACT

Yes

No

(Freshmen <30 credit hours)

(Transfers >30 credit hours)

English Proficiency

80

TOEFL

6.5

IELTS

110

DET

Fees

$60,733

Total

$39,312/ $21,421

Tuition / Living

Scholarship

Deadlines

1 Oct

Spring

1 Mar

Fall

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updated: February  2024

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