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George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia

  • Overview
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  • Demographics
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  • Online Offerings
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Located in Fairfax, Virginia, George Mason University has earned dual recognition from Abound as a Best Online College and a Best College for Adults. The school combines flexible learning options with measurable student progress indicators, reflecting a focus on helping adult learners move steadily toward degree completion.

Overview

School Type

  • On Campus
  • Public

Website: www.gmu.edu

Accessibility

  • Distance education:Yes
  • Online degrees:Yes
  • Career services:Yes
  • Weekend/Evening classes:Yes
  • Credit for life experiences:Yes
  • On-Campus day care:Yes

Demographics

Part-time students
5,092 undergrads
  • Full-time undergrad students:21,991
  • Undergrad students over 25 years old:4,579
  • Pell Grant students:7,972
  • Online and distance education undergrad students:3,735
  • Part-time students
    19%
  • Students over 25 years old
    17%

Cost

In-district per-credit-hour charge for part-time students
$420
Average net price for students awarded grant/aid
$18,900
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Online & Distance Programs

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Bachelor's degrees offered

  • Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services(1)
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services(1)
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences General Studies and Humanities(1)
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies(1)
  • Parks Recreation Leisure and Fitness Studies(1)

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  • Psychology(1)
  • Public Administration and Social Service Professions(1)
  • Social Sciences(4)
  • Health Professions and Related Programs(2)
  • Business Management Marketing and Related Support Services(2)
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Outcomes

  • Retention rate for part-time students:66%
  • Graduation rate for part-time students:43%

Military & Veteran

Number of undergraduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
1,018 students
  • Credit for military training:Yes
  • Dedicated staff member:Yes
  • Student veteran organization:Yes
  • Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes
  • Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:Yes
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Featured Programs & Degrees

Adult Degree Completion
Adult Degree Completion

Bachelor of Applied Science

Cybersecurity Concentration
Health, Wellness, and Social Services Concentration
Technology and Innovation Concentration

Bachelor of Science

Information Technology

Contact George Mason University

Contact Admissions

masononline.gmu.edu/apply

Main Campus

4400 University Drive
Fairfax, Virginia 22030

703-993-1000

Find George Mason Online

gmu.edu/academics/mason-online

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