George Mason University
Student Apartments, 4468 Aquia Creek Ln, Fairfax, VA 22030, USA | Founded: 1949 | Public, University | School ID: 000100 | Visit University
Why George Mason University | Scholarships detail | University Accreditation/ Recognition
About
George Mason University (GMU), established in 1972, is a public research university located in Fairfax, Virginia, just beyond the Washington, D.C. region. Being a state-run university, GMU is part of the public higher education network belonging to the Commonwealth of Virginia and has become the largest public university in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Being strategically located in Northern Virginia exposes students to significant governmental, technological, and cultural hubs, maximizing educational and career opportunities.
GMU offers a wide range of undergraduate, master's, and professional degree programs in engineering, business, public policy, health sciences, and the arts. The university is institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). The university has a diverse and inclusive student body with more than 39,000 total students, and more than 3,000 international students from more than 130 countries. George Mason University supports foreign students with such services as visa and immigration advising, orientation programs, English language support, and cultural orientation programs, all within the auspices of its dedicated Office of International Programs and Services.
Features
Why George Mason University
- GMU has nearly 200 degree programs in a variety of fields, including business, engineering, computer science, public policy, law, arts, and health sciences.
- The Carnegie Classification classifies GMU as an R1 institution, indicating that it does extensive research.
- GMU is proud of its diverse student body, which includes students from more than 130 countries.
- The university provides comprehensive facilities for overseas students, including cultural programs and academic help.
- Advanced laboratories and research facilities, including those focused on artificial intelligence, environmental science, and health.
- The Mason Enterprise Center is one of the university's efforts to promote startups and entrepreneurship.
- GMU offers comparatively low tuition compared to private universities.
Scholarships detail
Merit-based Scholarships for International Students
Mason offers a limited number of merit-based scholarships to highly qualified international freshmen and transfer students who are non-immigrant, non-resident, and degree seeking. These scholarships are renewable for up to four years for freshmen and two years for transfers based on good academic standing. All admitted applicants are automatically considered for these scholarships. There is not a separate scholarship application.
Eligibility Criteria and Review Process
- Merit-based scholarships are open to qualified incoming international freshman and transfer students studying full-time on an F1-visa.
- There is not a separate scholarship application form. All qualified international freshman and transfer applicants will be considered for scholarship as part of the regular application review process.
- Scholarships are awarded using a holistic review process. While GPA and test scores are the most important criteria, they are not the only criteria considered.
- Admitted students awarded with a merit-based scholarship will be notified in their acceptance letter.
University Accreditation/ Recognition
George Mason University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Additional program specific accreditations and certifications include:
| Accredited Course | Accrediting Body |
| Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET |
| Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET |
| Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM) |
| Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) |
| AACSB International- The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business |
Location
Student Apartments, 4468 Aquia Creek Ln, Fairfax, VA 22030, USA
Financials
| Descriptions | Subtotal |
|---|---|
| Avg Cost of Tuition/Year | USD 37,707 |
| Cost of Living/Year | USD 15,730 |
| *Application Fee |
USD 0 - USD 80
*Charged once per application |
| Estimated Total/Year | USD 53,436 |
