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George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia, United States
University
Rankings2026

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CWUR World University Rankings (2026)
#504
Acceptance Rate
87%
Completion Rate
69%
Completion rate (U.S. College Scorecard, latest release): share of students who finish their degree. Not an employment rate.

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University Overview

High-level facts that define this university.

University Name
George Mason University
Location
Fairfax, Virginia, United States
Undergraduate students
27752
International Students
5%
Student-to-Staff Ratio
16:1

Student Experience

Lifestyle signals that shape daily campus life.

Cultural Environment
Friendly community
Social Life
Suburban
Climate
Four seasons
Safety
6.5
City Characteristics
Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

Fees and entry for international students

Confirmed international fee
US$39,803/yr
2026-27, across 73 courses with a confirmed fee
IELTS (overall)
6.5
most common published minimum

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Courses at George Mason University

75 courses, A–Z.