George Mason University

George Mason University is a public university in Fairfax, VA. Admission is within reach for most, as the acceptance rate is 81%. We've ranked it #285 in the USA on our best colleges list. It has a large student body with full-time enrollment of 19,209 undergrads. George Mason's most commonly chosen major is a Bachelor's in Psychology, which amounts to 6% of the student body. Additional routinely preferred principal courses of study include Police and Criminal Science, which accounts for 6% of students, and Liberal Arts and Humanities (5%). It ranks 17th in the US for its information technology program, and first in Virginia for its film, criminal justice, and information technology programs. Also, George Mason University ranked 1st in Virginia for most diverse colleges. At full price, tuition is $11,838 a year, if you're from Virginia. Otherwise, tuition can be as much as $34,125. Before you decide not to apply due to the price, be aware that over three quarters of George Mason undergrads obtain at least some scholarship or grant funding. 69% of George Mason University undergraduates graduate college, transitioning into the labor force ready to make some money. The median alumnus takes home $44,900 two years after commencement. After four additional years on the job, the alumni's average income rises 33.4% to $59,900, which is 49.4% higher than the national median for individuals. Those of you applying may also like to know that most students tested between 1120 and 1320 on the SAT and the SAT or ACT is required in order to apply. In addition, on average, George Mason receives around $3,521 in research funding per student, and 44% of available classes are small, with 20 to 39 students. When it comes to your bank account, be aware that George Mason offers a program that guarantees your tuition will remain the same during your enrollment and for households with an income of $30k to $48k, the average net tuition cost is $17,339 annually. With respect to demographics, 17% of undergraduates at George Mason are from a household with an annual income between $49k and $75k and 42% of undergraduates are White. With respect to life on campus, there are 9 women's varsity teams, including All Track Combined, Softball, and Basketball. To conclude, one out of four graduates receive a minimum starting salary of $62,700 and hardly any alumni default on their student loans.