Hello

Take our quiz »

Is Mason Your Perfect Match?

See whether Mason could be the university for you by answering a few fun questions.

Person walking with a ticket

 

Question 1

If you were to think of your university as a vehicle to get you from point A to point B, what would it be?

CHOOSE A VEHICLE
ANSWER
Really? Even in beltway traffic?
We love public transportation too, but this sounds like a stressful journey.
icon of boat

That's us! A lifeboat of opportunity

At Mason, we think of education as a way for people to get to their next stage in life—whether that’s a first degree, a third degree, or a new career opportunity. We believe talent is distributed equally, but that often opportunities are not. Mason welcomes students with a diversity of origin, identity, circumstance, and thought because together we are better equipped to take on the world’s messy truths and complex challenges.

 

Get to Know George Mason University

 

As one of America’s fastest growing public research universities, we’ve reached new heights while staying true to our commitment to provide an exceptional education to one of the most diverse student populations in the nation.

Biggest
As Virginia's largest public research university, we offer in-demand majors, world-class faculty, and the resources and talent to drive partners and collaborators forward.
Most Diverse
Mason is Virginia's most diverse university and a nexus of rich perspectives and experience that brings the world to you.
Research Driven
As one of the fastest growing public research universities in the United States, Mason is the place where today's ideas quickly becomes tomorrow's reality.
More Choices
Mason has more than 200 undergraduate and graduate programs with world-class faculty who bring career expertise and connections into the classroom.
Live and Learn
Mason’s vibrant student life includes more than 6,100 residential students, but extends far beyond our campuses.
Top 25
Mason ranks among the best public universities for research in the United States in the fields of computer and information science and the social sciences.

 

Mason campus and pond with blue sky and cherry blossoms

Mason Is an Epicenter of Opportunity

 

Access to a successful career starts at Mason

Graduates aren't the only ones who benefit from a Mason education. Their families, communities, and future employers also benefit from the enormous value of a Mason degree. Mason is committed to supporting and fostering pathways for first-generation college students through programs like our ADVANCE partnerships and Early Identification Program.

Katya Pocasangre with a class of young students
Award-winning Professional Development Schools offer an innovative solution for teacher retention
Award-winning Professional Development Schools offer an innovative solution for teacher retention

Mason's College of Education and Human Development’s program is a beacon of hope amidst a growing educator exodus.

Read more
Students test soil samples from the wetland ecosystem lab on the Fairfax Campus
Green Leaf courses make sustainability a part of Mason's curriculum
Green Leaf courses make sustainability a part of Mason's curriculum

Green isn’t just a school color at George Mason University. At Mason, “green” is way of life, and sustainability is central to the university’s mission.

Read more

Mason Is a Leader in Research to Combat the Global Climate Crisis

 

Mason contributes to effectively addressing the world’s most pressing sustainability and resilience challenges

The George Mason University Institute for a Sustainable Earth consists of more than 550 faculty members who conduct research in all areas of the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) outlined in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. 

Mason Is an Information Security and Cyber Defense Powerhouse

 

There is no tech in Virginia without Mason

Our research and instructional faculty in computing and information technology are recognized leaders in their fields, and act as reliable resources for the ever-changing landscape of tech safety, assurance, and sustainability. Mason's funded work supports agencies such as the FBI, the U.S. Department of Defense, and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Bioengineering professor Remi Veneziano and Shrishti Singh in the lab.
Mason researchers imagine improved imaging for health diagnostics
Mason researchers imagine improved imaging for health diagnostics

Mason researchers are making inroads in an important element of health diagnosis and treatment, and with funding from the Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation Commonwealth Commercialization Fund, are seeking to launch a startup to commercialize their developments.

Read more

 

Start Your Journey with Mason