Program Overview

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.

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.

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+

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.)

• Estimated Duration: 4 Years
• Next Start Dates: 12th August 2025, 6th January 2026
• App Deadline: 1st July 2025, TBC

Anthropology (B.A.)

• Estimated Duration: 4 Years
• Next Start Dates: 12th August 2025, 6th January 2026
• App Deadline: 1st July 2025, TBC

Applied Computer Science (B.S.)

• Estimated Duration: 4 Years
• Next Start Dates: 12th August 2025, 6th January 2026
• App Deadline: 1st July 2025, TBC

Art and Visual Technology (B.A.)

• Estimated Duration: 4 Years
• Next Start Dates: 12th August 2025, 6th January 2026
• App Deadline: 1st July 2025, TBC

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

• Estimated Duration: 4 Years
• Next Start Dates: 12th August 2025, 6th January 2026
• App Deadline: 1st July 2025, TBC

Art History (B.A.)

• Estimated Duration: 4 Years
• Next Start Dates: 12th August 2025, 6th January 2026
• App Deadline: 1st July 2025, TBC

Astronomy (B.S.)

• Estimated Duration: 4 Years
• Next Start Dates: 12th August 2025, 6th January 2026
• App Deadline: 1st July 2025, TBC

Atmospheric Sciences (B.S.)

• Estimated Duration: 4 Years
• Next Start Dates: 12th August 2025, 6th January 2026
• App Deadline: 1st July 2025, TBC

Bioengineering (B.S.)

• Estimated Duration: 4 Years
• Next Start Dates: 12th August 2025, 6th January 2026
• App Deadline: 1st July 2025, TBC

Biology (B.A.)

• Estimated Duration: 4 Years
• Next Start Dates: 12th August 2025, 6th January 2026
• App Deadline: 1st July 2025, TBC