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George Mason University
About
George Mason University (GMU) is a public research university in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. Located in Northern Virginia near Washington, D.C., the university is named in honor of George Mason, a Founding Father of the United States.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 201 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 56 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 32,918
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 17.1 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 13%
- Female : Male
- 52 : 48
- Staff
- 5,734
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
30 subjectsTHE
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Law & Legal Studies | =99 | 49.5 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 151–175 | 49.7 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 201–250 | 44.4 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 301–400 | 41.5 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 301–400 | 41.5 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 301–400 | 40.1 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 301–400 | 39.5 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 301–400 | 36.3 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 501–600 | 35.5 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 501–600 | 37.4 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 501–600 | 24.6 | 2026 |
US News
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Space Science | =193 | 52.1 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =257 | 52.1 | 2026 |
| Geosciences | =263 | 52.1 | 2026 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | =310 | 52.1 | 2026 |
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | 314 | 52.1 | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | =339 | 52.1 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =356 | 52.1 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =418 | 52.1 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | =421 | 52.1 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =658 | 52.1 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =900 | 52.1 | 2026 |
QS
19 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 201-275 | - | 2025 |
| Geology | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Geophysics | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| English Language & Literature | 251-300 | - | 2021 |
| Psychology | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Politics | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Agriculture & Forestry | 351-400 | - | 2022 |
| Education & Training | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 401-450 | - | 2020 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 451-500 | - | 2021 |
| Computer Science | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Social Sciences & Management | 501-520 | - | 2022 |
| Environmental Sciences | 501-550 | - | 2025 |
| Business & Management Studies | 501-550 | - | 2024 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 601-675 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | 701-850 | - | 2026 |
Organization Structure
Related unitsUniversity research center for the study of Digital History
View DetailsFrequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of George Mason University?
George Mason University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1001-1200, THE Rank 401–500, ARWU Rank 201-300, US News Rank =510.
When was George Mason University founded?
George Mason University was founded in 1957.
What are the top subjects at George Mason University?
Top subjects at George Mason University include: Law & Legal Studies, Atmospheric Science, Economics & Econometrics, Education & Training, Public Administration.
Where is George Mason University located?
George Mason University is located in Fairfax, United States.