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Regional Accreditation
On Campus, Online
Adult Friendly
Transfer Friendly
Return On Investment
Main Campus
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About
George Mason University, located in Fairfax, Virginia, offers a dynamic learning environment with a strong emphasis on academic excellence and student success. Founded in 1972, the university has grown into a leading research institution known for its impactful programs and contributions. A diverse community fosters vibrant campus life. George Mason supports adult learners through flexible scheduling and various resources. The university provides a range of undergraduate and graduate programs, preparing students for successful careers and engaged citizenship. Awards and recognition highlight commitment to innovation and impactful research.
Enrollment Distribution
Graduate vs Undergraduate Enrollment
Graduate: 31.27%
Undergraduate: 68.73%
Graduate: 31.3%
Undergraduate: 68.7%
Total Enrollment: 38,482
Graduation Rate
This Institution's Graduation Rate
74.62%
Similar Insitution's Graduation Rate
50.9%
Transfer Student Completion
-50%
-25%
0%
+25%
+50%
National Avg: 52.7%
76.1%
This institution's transfer student success rate is +23.4% higher than the national average
On Campus
Communication is the study of basic human social processes: the creation and dissemination of meaning and information. The major prepares students for graduate study or professional positions in such fields as interpersonal and organizational communication, journalism, media production and criticism, political communication, and public relations. Students develop skills and knowledge that put them at the edge of a rapidly changing communication industry. Majors learn to construct and evaluate messages across platforms—web, print, audio and visual.