Welcome to George Mason University!

Our prime location just outside Washington, D.C. makes Mason the destination for students from all over the world. Mason features Nobel laureate faculty members, Division 1 sports teams, a technologically advanced campus, and an outstanding extracurricular life for our students.

As one of the largest universities in Virginia, Mason offers all the experiences of a large college campus, yet embodies a community approach as we work closely with our students both inside and outside the classroom. We encourage you to explore this site and to visit our campus so that you can experience all that Mason has to offer.

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We're #1!
George Mason University ranked first among up-and-coming schools in the country by US News & World Report

Great Education, Great Value
Mason was named one of the top 50 Best Value Universities in the country by The Princeton Review!

MasonMetro.com
Information for high school students

Read Our Blog
Not Your Average Admissions Blog - A beneath the surface look at everything college admissions (with a few shameless plugs)

Mason and Washington, D.C.
Explore the amazing opportunities of our nation's capitol - right in Mason's backyard!

Come See Us
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Take the Virtual Tour
See what makes Mason the place to be!

Who We Are
Check out our recruitment team and learn a little about the counselors who will be working with you.

Mason en Español
Informacion en Español

Mason Ambassadors
Mason Ambassadors promote the unique traditions and opportunities that define George Mason University

Evaluate Your Transfer Credit
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