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George Mason University
4400 University Drive
Fairfax, VA 22030
Official telephone: (703) 993-1000
Fax number: (703) 993-1009
Website: www.gmu.edu
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| Screen last updated on: January 22, 2010 |
| Total undergraduates: |
8,815 men, 9,994 women, 18,809 total |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
6,581 men, 7,693 women, 14,274 total |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
2,234 men, 2,301 women, 4,535 total |
| Total graduate students: |
4,490 men, 6,734 women, 11,224 total |
| Full-time graduate students: |
812 men, 1,150 women, 1,962 total |
| Part-time graduate students: |
3,678 men, 5,584 women, 9,262 total |
| Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
21 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Southeast |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
11% |
| First-year student breakdown: |
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| 7.4% | Black (non-Hispanic) |
| 0.3% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 13.8% | Asian or Pacific Islander |
| 3.8% | Hispanic |
| 40.5% | White (non-Hispanic) |
| 1.7% | total international (nonresident aliens) |
| 32.5% | race/ethnicity unreported/unknown |
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| Undergraduate breakdown: |
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| 7.5% | Black (non-Hispanic) |
| 0.3% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 15.6% | Asian or Pacific Islander |
| 6.4% | Hispanic |
| 42.7% | White (non-Hispanic) |
| 3.4% | total international (nonresident aliens) |
| 24.2% | race/ethnicity unreported/unknown |
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| Campus size: |
677 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
City of Fairfax |
| Population of city/town: |
21,498 |
| Locations of branch/satellite campuses: |
Branch campuses in Manassas and Arlington, VA. |
| Nearest major city: |
Washington, DC/Baltimore Metro |
| Distance of nearest major city: |
21 miles |
| Population of nearest major city: |
5,306,585 |
| Online campus map: |
eagle.gmu.edu/map |
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| Institution offers housing: |
yes |
| Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
No. Demand for housing exceeds supply. |
| Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- coed dorms
- single-student apartments
- special housing for disabled students
- other housing including Townhouses and modular housing.
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| Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
70% |
| Percent of students who live in school housing: |
25% |
| Percent of students who live off campus: |
75% |
| Students required to live on campus: |
Some recipients of athletic scholarships must live on campus. |
| Percent of all students who have cars on campus: |
60% |
| Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited, Alcohol prohibited unless school has sanctioned the location and/or conditions for possession or consumption. |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
yes |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
no |
| Every student is required to take a computer course: |
yes |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center |
| Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
1500 |
| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
| Additional library facilities/collections: |
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Special collections and libraries. Archives. Government documents and maps. |
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| Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus: |
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Center for the arts, performing arts center, astronomy observatory, research buildings, biomedical research lab, conservation and research center. |
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| Remedial learning services: |
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reading, writing, math, study skills, miscellaneous life skills. |
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| Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, women's center, day care, health insurance, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender services. |
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| Counseling services: |
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minority student, military, veteran student, older student, birth control, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious, international student advising, alcohol, drug, and health, sexual assault. |
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| Career placement services: |
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co-op education, internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training, online job postings, job fairs, career library. |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired, special housing, adaptive equipment, braille services |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
95% |
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| Number of social fraternities on campus: |
22 |
| Percent of men who join fraternities: |
1% |
| Number of social sororities on campus: |
14 |
| Percent of women who join sororities: |
1% |
| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook, radio station, television station |
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| School newspaper(s): |
Broadside
The Docket |
| Number of honor societies: |
10 |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
238 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Ahmadiyya Muslim Student Association, Anointed Voices of Unity, Baha'I Student Association, Campus Bible Study, Campus Crusade for Christ, Catholic Campus Ministry, Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship, Chinese Christian Fellowship, Christians on Campus, EPIC Movement, The Gathering, Hindu Student Council GMU, Ichthys, Immanuel Christian Fellowship, IMPACT Movement, International Youth Fellowship, Jewish Student Association, Korean Bible Study, Latter-day Saint Student Association, Lutheran Campus Ministry, Mason Pagans, Muslim Student Association, Nashim-Jewish Women's Group, Patriot Christian Ministries, Rational Response Squad, Sikh Student Association, University Bible Fellowship, Value Creation Society, Young Life
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| Minority student organizations: |
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Hellenic Society, Hispanic Student Association, Persian Club, Students for Justice in Palestine, National Society of Black Engineers, American Indian/Alaskan Native Student Association, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, ABSOLUTE, Asian Film Club, Asian Pacific American Coalition, Azucar, Black Student Alliance, Kappa Phi Lambda Sorority, Lambda Pi Chi Sorority, Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Alpha Phi Alpha, Arab Student Association, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Kappa Alpha Psi, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Phi Beta Sigma, Sigma Gamma Rho, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Bengali Patriots |
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| International student organizations: |
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Afghan Club, Filipino Cultural Association, Global Nomads Student Association (GNSA), Indian Student Association, Israel Club, Korean Student Association, Pakistan Students Association, Republic of China Student Association, African Students Association, Russian Club, Turkish Student Association, Vietnamese Student Association, Kurdistan Student Organization, Somali Students Association, Sudanese Students Association, Thai Students Organization, Korean Graduate Student Association, Caribbean Student Association, Chinese Student and Scholar Association, Circle for Japanese Interests, Ethiopian Student Association |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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Music, theatre, political, service, and special-interest groups |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
Thomas J. O'Connor,
Athletic Director |
| Director of women's athletics: |
Susan Collins,
Senior Associate Athletic Director, Students Services, Intercolliegate Athl |
| School colors: |
green and gold |
| School mascot: |
Patriots/Gunston |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
Colonial Athletic Association (Division I), Eastern College Athletic Conference (Division I, Football I-AA), Eastern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association (Division I) |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
| Men's baseball | yes | |
| Men's basketball | yes | |
| Men's bowling | no | |
| Men's cheerleading | yes | |
| Men's crew | no | |
| Men's cross-country | yes | |
| Men's equestrian sports | no | |
| Men's fencing | no | |
| Men's football | no | |
| Men's golf | yes | |
| Men's ice hockey | no | |
| Men's lacrosse | no | |
| Men's martial arts | no | |
| Men's racquetball | no | |
| Men's riflery | no | |
| Men's rugby | no | |
| Men's soccer | yes | |
| Men's swimming | yes | |
| Men's tennis | yes | |
| Men's track and field (indoor) | yes | |
| Men's track and field (outdoor) | yes | |
| Men's ultimate Frisbee | no | |
| Men's volleyball | yes | |
| Men's water polo | no | |
| Men's wrestling | yes | |
| Women's basketball | yes | |
| Women's bowling | no | |
| Women's cheerleading | yes | |
| Women's crew | yes | |
| Women's cross-country | yes | |
| Women's equestrian sports | no | |
| Women's fencing | no | |
| Women's field hockey | no | |
| Women's golf | no | |
| Women's lacrosse | yes | |
| Women's martial arts | no | |
| Women's racquetball | no | |
| Women's riflery | no | |
| Women's soccer | yes | |
| Women's softball | yes | |
| Women's swimming | yes | |
| Women's tennis | yes | |
| Women's track and field (indoor) | yes | |
| Women's track and field (outdoor) | yes | |
| Women's volleyball | yes | |
| Women's water polo | no | |
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| Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: |
1% |
| Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports: |
20% |
| Athletic facilities: |
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aquatics and fitness center, field house, gymnasium, stadium |
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| Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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basketball, golf, martial arts, water polo, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball |
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| Club sports for men: |
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baseball, bowling, cheerleading, crew, equestrian sports, fencing, football, hockey, lacrosse, riflery, rugby, soccer, swimming, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball |
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| Club sports for women: |
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bowling, cheerleading, equestrian sports, fencing, field hockey, lacrosse, riflery, soccer, swimming, synchronized swimming, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
yes |
| Nearest international airport: |
Washington, DC (15 miles) |
| Nearest other airport: |
Washington, DC (18 miles) |
| Nearest passenger train service: |
Washington, DC (22 miles) |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
| Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
excellent |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
no |
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| Percent of graduates who pursue further study: |
14% immediately |
| List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates: |
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American University, Columbia University, George Mason University, George Washington University, Georgetown University, Old Dominion University, University of Virginia, Widener University. |
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| Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: |
71% within six months of graduation |
| List of firms that most frequently hire graduates: |
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Federal Government, Fannie Mae, Commonwealth Consultants, Computer Business Methods, Computer Sciences Corporation, Corporate Risk International, Cotton & Company, LLP, Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency, Covance, Covance Laboratories, Inc., Crate&Barrel, ICF International, CrisisLink, Crowell & Moring LLP, Curtiss Wright Controls Embedded Defense Information Systems Agency, Defense Intelligence Agency, Up with People, National Public Radio, Abercrombie & Fitch, ACF Solutions LLC, Department of The Navy, Aerospace Corporation, Aerotek, AFLAC, Dewberry, Diamax Information Systems, AIG/SunAmerica Securities, Direct Holdings Americas, Inc., National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, DLT Solutions, DMG Securities, DoD Counterintelligence Field Activity, Dogtail Solutions, LLC, Dominion Electric Supply Company Inc., Drees Homes, Hyde & Barbour, P.C., YMCA of Metropolitan Washington, AT&T, XO Communications, G3 Technologies, William H. Gordon Associates, Inc., Gelman, Rosenberg & Freedman, General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems, White Oak Technologies, Inc., GeoEye, George Mason University, George Mason University Police, Alliance of Artists and Recording Companies, Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute, Getronics, Girl Scout Council of the Nation's Capital, GMMB, GMU-Mason Enterprise Center, Goldklang, Cavanaugh & Associates, P.C., Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Grant Thornton LLP, Graydon Manor, Greenspring Village, Grossberg Company LLP, DC-Strategic & Learning Services, Inc., Group W Inc., GTSI Corp., Halt, Buzas & Powell LLP, Harper, Rains, Knight & Company, P.A., Harris Corporation, Hertz Equipment Rental, Islamic Saudi Academy, ITT Technical Institute, Library of Congress, ITT-Advanced Engineering & Sciences, JBISoft, Inc., Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia, John Hancock Financial Services, Johnston McLamb, Joint Research and Development Inc., Kastle Systems LLC, Kaztronix, LLC, Kearney and Company, Kellogg Brown & Root, GEICO Direct, Kforce Professional Staffing, Kiewit Federal Group, Kimley-Horn and Associates, Wesley Housing Development Corporation, Kohl's Department Stores, Kositzka, Wicks and Company, Kroll, Kumon Math & Reading, L-3 Communication Systems East, Fairfax County Government, L3 Communications Government Services Inc., L3 Communications/Titan, Lane Construction Corp., Langan Associates, PC, Larson Allen Weishart & Company, Micron Technology, Americans for Tax Reform, MicroStrategy Inc., Midwest Research Institute, Miller Consulting Group, Missile Defense Agency, mobilvox, Inc., Montgomery County Department of Police, Montgomery County Public Schools, Monumental Life, Moore Wallace, Morgan Franklin Corp., American Red Cross National Headquarters, Ameriprise Financial, Mosaic Tile Company, National Automobile Dealers Association, 3H Technology, New Hope Housing, Inc., New York Life, Night Vision & Electronic Sensors Directorate, Prince William County Police, Progressive Insurance, Argy Wiltse & Robinson, P.C., Public Broadcasting Service, PWC Parks Authority, Raffa, PC, Randstad North America, Raytheon Company, Red River Computer Company, Rehabilitation Equipment Professionals, REI Systems Inc, Reico Kitchen & Bath, Resolvit Resources, LLC, Arlington County Sheriff's Office, Responsible Outgoing College Students, Reston Interfaith, Reznick Group, Rinker Design Associates, Robbins-Gioia, LLC, Robert Half International, Round House Theatre, RSM McGladrey/ McGladrey & Pullen, RTEC Services LLC, Rubino & McGeehin, Army Contracting Agency, Ryan, Sharkey & Crutchfield, LLP, S.L. Nusbaum Realty Co., Sage Software, VeriSign, Inc, Salter & Company, PLLC, CPA's, Santos, Thos. Somerville Company, URS Corporation, Tradesmen International, Trak Services, Trak-Tech Corporation, Travelers Insurance, Avanade Inc., Tristate Mortgage, TriTek Solutions. |
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| List of most prominent alumni/ae: |
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- Carolyn Kreiter-Foronda, Virginia Poet Laureate
- Zainab Salbi, president and founder, Women for Women International
- Anousheh Ansari, vice president and general manager, Intelligent IP Division of Sonus Networks.
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