Undergraduate - Direct Entry

George Mason University

As a top 100 public university, Mason’s programs prepare you to lead the way in innovative research, new technologies and cybersecurity. Whether it's at the Schar School of Policy and Government, the Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution, or the Costello College of Business, students will gain access to world-renowned organizations. Mason's strong focus on experiental learning will equip students for careers across a number of fields, including foreign affairs, diplomacy and international development.

Mason’s engineering program was built to directly assist official national security priorities. The university was also ranked No. 1 in the US for discovering and developing cybersecurity talent.

First-year Undergraduate Direct Entry

Academic entry requirements

  • High school diploma
  • ACT/SAT may be required depending on program
  • Additional materials may also be required
  • Minimum GPA equivalent: 3.0

English language requirements

  • TOEFL iBT: 80 (18 in all subscores)
  • IELTS: 6.5 (6.0 in all subscores)
  • Duolingo: 110
  • Academic English: Level 6

Academic and English language requirements may vary by program.

Transfer

All information is provided as a guide and does not guarantee entry. Admissions decisions are at the discretion of the university.

If you have been enrolled at a college or university, you may be eligible to transfer your studies to George Mason University. Fall and spring semester starts are available. More information about transfer applications can be found on the university site.

Academic entry requirements

GPA 2.50 on a 4.00 scale. Transfer applicants with less than 24 credit hours may be required to submit secondary school information in addition to their university coursework

English language requirements

  • TOEFL: 80 (minimum 18 in all subsections)
  • IELTS: 6.5 (minimum 6.0 in all subsections)
  • Duolingo: 110+

How to apply

Apply via INTO Global Application. A NACES course-by-course evaluation of all previous college or university coursework will be required at the time of application.

Key Information

  • One of only 81 public universities in the US recognized as a Tier 1 Research Institute by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
  • #105 National Universities U.S. News & World Report 2024.
  • Located 45 minutes from Washington, DC, by public transportation.
  • #13 city for STEM opportunities in the United States WalletHub 2022.
  • 86% of employed students are in positions related to their career goals.

Degrees

Accounting - Business (B.S.)

Anthropology (B.A.)

Applied Computer Science (B.S.)

Art and Visual Technology (B.A.)

Art and Visual Technology (B.F.A.)

Art History (B.A.)

Astronomy (B.S.)

Atmospheric Sciences (B.S.)

Bioengineering (B.S.)

Biology (B.A.)