| Type of University | University
| University
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| Established | 1912
| 1949
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| Student:Faculty Ratio | 19:1
| 18:1
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| Male:Female | 41% Male, 59% Female | 50% Male, 50% Female |
| Location Facts | University consists of five different campuses around the Metro Atlanta region. Campuses in Alpharetta, Clarkston, Decatur, Dunwoody, and Newton County each offer different amenities.
| With campuses and sites reaching across Virginia and beyond, George Mason University has a sizable regional presence and a global reach. University campuses are Fairfax campus (main), Mason Square, Science and Technology campus and a campus in Korea.
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| Library |
- The university has five libraries that are spread across the different campuses.
- The library features over 1.5 million volumes which consist of 28,000 electronic journals, 2,800 periodicals over 820,000 government documents along with general texts.
- The Georgia State University Library includes 400 computer stations, 55 group study rooms, a quiet study room, and Saxbys Coffee Shop.
- Librarians are available to help students use library services, find the information they need and improve their research skills. Students can consult a librarian in person, on the phone, by email or by using the virtual “Ask a Librarian” via chat or text.
- Frequently Asked Questions, Tutorials and Research Guides provide 24/7 online advice.
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- George Mason University has state-of-the-art libraries: the Fenwick Library on the Fairfax campus; the Mason Square Library and Law Library in Arlington; and the Mercer Library on the Manassas campus.
- Students, faculty and staff have access to books and materials from all five Mason library locations, as well as libraries at other universities across the region or throughout the world.
- If the item you need is in one of Mason's libraries or one of the Washington Research Library Consortium member libraries (American, Catholic, Gallaudet, George Washington, Georgetown, Howard, Marymount or University of the District of Columbia), it can be delivered to your local Mason library in 24 to 48 hours.
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| Campus Life | Georgia State University maintains a visible presence on all campuses and offers a comprehensive public safety program to benefit the university community.
- Students at GSU get to practice conducting library research during class sessions. They provide one-time and ongoing lessons to help students strengthen their research abilities. Its objective is to provide access to information and services, as well as libraries and the state government.
- To provide safety services through skilled community-oriented policing, the Georgia State Police Department will concentrate on creating safe campuses and neighborhoods. In order to achieve its objectives through visibility, service, and security, the department keeps protection that is both visible and accessible to the academic and corporate communities.
- The GSU's strategy for enhancing academic performance does not involve changing the nature of the students but rather altering the institution's makeup to better meet their needs. They have increased graduation rates across the board by rethinking how they approach the first-year student experience, offering adaptive learning courses, and offering peer tutoring options.
- The center also provides specialized support programs, like the 21st Century Scholar Corps Program, Students in Transition Program, and Student Support Services Program, which assist first-generation, low-income kids as well as students with special needs and disabilities.
- Free screenings are provided by Student Health Promotion to assist in quickly and easily determining whether a professional consultation could be beneficial to students.
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- The university has 500+ Clubs. More than 1,000s of Events are held on campus for the students.
- Convenience and selection are a winning combination at the official George Mason University bookstore.
- Don't let the name fool you; it's more than a place to buy, rent, and sell textbooks.
- You'll find unique gifts, school supplies, computers, electronics, décor, and everything you need to be dressed head-to-toe in Patriot Pride. University physicians and nurse practitioners provide easily accessible health care in a comforting and confidential environment.
- University provides various sporting opportunirties starting with 22 men’s and women’s NCAA Division I athletic teams, part of the elite Atlantic 10 Conference.
- Paint your face green and gold and cheer until you’re hoarse at a men’s basketball game at the Patriot Center. There are also plenty of opportunities to play on a team through intramural and club sports.
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| Hostel | #Room and board - $12240
| #Room - $7810
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| Famous Alumni |
- ABRA, musician, actress
- Yolo Akili, activist, writer, and emotional health advocate
- Amalia Amaki, artist and art historian
- Sandra Lynn Barnes, educator, sociologist and author
- Foley Beach, archbishop of the Anglican Church in North America
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- Abdiweli Mohamed Ali, President of Puntland and Prime Minister of Somalia
- Bryon Allen (born 1992), basketball player for Hapoel Eilat of the Israeli Basketball Premier League
- Anousheh Ansari, Iranian-American engineer, co-founder of Prodea Systems and the first Muslim woman in space
- Justin Bour, former Major League Baseball player
- Callie Brownson, American football coach[
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| City Life |
- Atlanta’s population has surpassed 6 million, making it the seventh-largest metropolitan area in the U.S.
- According to researchers, it’s not slowing down anytime soon. Metro Atlanta is expected to see some major population growth over the next two decades.
- The feel of the city is versatile – Atlanta’s Midtown and Downtown districts feature skyscrapers and art deco-style buildings reminiscent of downtown Chicago, Boston, or Miami.
- There are often also film shoots taking place in these districts.
- Parts of Buckhead can feel like Los Angeles, with its luxury shopping and dining district. However, anyone looking for a more quaint vibe can head to neighborhoods like Inman Park, Decatur, Old Fourth Ward, or Virginia Highland for less hustle and bustle.
- The city can feel as big or as small as you prefer.
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- Nestled in the heart of Northern Virginia, the City of Fairfax is a quaint commuter suburb home to about 24,000 residents
- With excellent schools, beautiful parks, and thriving economy, Fairfax is often cited as one of the best places to live in northern Virginia.
- Residents enjoy the slower pace of the suburbs without going too far from D.C. Fairfax City is a six-square-mile jurisdiction located just 20 minutes southwest of Washington, D.C. and just outside the 495-Beltway.
- Dulles International Airport is a 35-minute drive away, providing quick access to a major international transportation hub, while daily metro commuters can catch the Orange Line via nearby Vienna station or the Virginia Railway Express train at the Burke Centre station. Metrobus also operates in Fairfax City.
- Given its great location and quality of life, the Fairfax City cost of living is 56% higher than the national average.
- However, the Fairfax county cost of living is in line with most cities in Northern Virginia. The cost of living in Alexandria, Arlington and Washington, D.C. are also 56% higher than the national average.
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