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George Mason University

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George Mason University is a public college located in Fairfax, Virginia, and has been named one of the 250 Best Graduate Schools. Tuition for in-state full-time graduate students at George Mason University is $13,035. Tuition for out-of-state full-time graduate students is $34,347. The college offers Master’s degrees in 94 different degree areas, with 28 Master’s degrees offered online. George Mason University enrolls 11,746 graduate students, with 59% part-time students, 33% online students, and 28% hybrid students.

Overview

School Type

  • Online
  • On Campus
  • Public

Website: www.gmu.edu

Accessibility

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

Demographics

Graduate students
4,774 full-time
6,972 part-time
  • Online and distance education graduate students:3,899
  • Graduate students doing hybrid learning:3,286
  • Out-of-state online graduate students:3,441
  • Online students
    33%
  • Male/Female
    41% / 59%

Cost

In-state average tuition full-time graduate students
$13,035
Out-of-state average tuition full-time graduate students
$34,347
  • Application fee:$75
  • In-state required fees for full-time graduate students:$3,609
  • In-state per credit hour charge part-time graduate students:$693
  • Out-of-state required fees for full-time graduate students:$3,609
  • Out-of-state per credit hour charge part-time graduate students:$1,581
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Outcomes

Master's degrees awarded in most recent year.
3,107 master's

Military & Veteran

Number of graduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
484 students
  • Percentage of graduate students receiving post 9/11 GI Bill benefits:4%
  • Graduate students receiving Department of Defense Tuition Assistance Program benefits:10
  • 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

Programs Offered
Programs Offered
Master's degrees offered
94
Online master's degrees offered
28

Online master's degrees offered

  • Biological & Biomedical Sciences: 2
  • Business: 3
  • Computer Information Sciences: 4
  • Education: 4
  • Engineering: 1
  • Health Professions: 4
  • Legal Professions: 4
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies: 1
  • Nursing: 1
  • Psychology: 1
  • Public Admin & Social Services: 1
  • Social Sciences: 2
  • Visual and Performing Arts: 1
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