George Mason is ranked in the top 50 public universities by Forbes and the Wall Street Journal
George Mason University Is a Top 50 Public University
Multiple national college rankings have placed George Mason University among America’s top 50 public universities and top 100 among all public and private institutions. These rankings reinforce what our community of 250,000+ faculty, staff, and alumni already know: we're home to a powerful community capable of accomplishing incredible things for our region and beyond.
Mason Is Virginia’s Top University for Social Mobility
Mason places #1 in Virginia across all rankings for advancing social mobility. Among public universities nationwide, Mason is ranked #41 by the Wall Street Journal and #34 by Washington Monthly for advancing social mobility, and #19 in the New York Times's Top U.S. Colleges with the Greatest Economic Diversity. Hear from recent graduates about their Mason experiences.
Mason Powers the Region and Beyond
- Mason is the largest, most diverse university in Virginia.
- Mason’s graduation rates are higher than the national average.
- 86 percent of recent Mason graduates are employed in the greater Washington, D.C., area and 89 percent in positions related to their career goals.
