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George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia

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George Mason University is a public college in Fairfax, Virginia and has been named to the Best Online Colleges: South and Best Colleges for Adults award lists. Its online program features 10 online degree options. The part-time student body is 5,501 students. The in-state on-campus net price to attend is $19,169 and the per-credit hour charge is $542. The school offers on-campus day care, credit for military training, credit for life experiences, academic counseling services, career services, and more.

Overview

School Type

  • On Campus
  • Public

Website: www2.gmu.edu

Accessibility

  • Distance education:Yes
  • Online degrees:No
  • Career services:Yes
  • Weekend/Evening classes:No
  • Credit for life experiences:Yes
  • On-Campus day care:Yes
  • Online library services:No
  • Remedial services:No
  • Master's degrees:No
  • Post-master's certificates:No
  • Doctorate Degrees:No

Demographics

Part-time students
5,501 undergrads
  • Full-time undergrad students:21,603
  • Undergrad students over 25 years old:5,114
  • Pell Grant students:7,887
  • Online and distance education undergrad students:19,884
  • Part-time students
    20%
  • Students over 25 years old
    19%

Cost

In-district per-credit-hour charge for part-time students
$542
In-district tuition and fees
$13,014
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Online & Distance Programs

Online/Distance degrees offered
10 degrees

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Bachelor's degrees offered

  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services(1)
  • Personal and Culinary Services(1)
  • Engineering(1)
  • Library Science(1)
  • Parks Recreation Leisure and Fitness Studies(1)

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  • Homeland Security Law Enforcement Firefighting and Related Protective Service(1)
  • Construction Trades(1)
  • Business Management Marketing and Related Support Services(2)
  • History(1)
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Outcomes

  • Retention rate for part-time students:75%
  • Graduation rate for part-time students:63%

Military & Veteran

Number of undergraduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
1,170 student
  • 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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