1. Mason is the largest public research university in Virginia
Located in Fairfax, Va., 15 miles from Washington, D.C.
36,000 students (6,200 residential)
Students from 130 countries, 50 states
82 undergraduate programs, 88 master’s, 39 doctoral, law
14th Most Innovative – U.S. News & World Report
Top 10 percent of U.S. public universities – Business First

2. Fall 2017 Enrolled Student Population by Headcount: ~36,000
Undergraduate
Graduate
Full Time
Part Time
In State
Out of State
81%
69%
68%
19%
31%
32%

3. Mason delivers a transformative learning experience
Learning that is experiential, global and technology-rich
Experience gained through research, field work, internships, service learning, study abroad and alternative spring breaks
Opportunities to collaborate with faculty and professionals through the Mason Innovation Exchange (MIX) and other hubs for innovation

4. Mason earns the highest research classification
Among 115 of the most prestigious U.S. universities earning top research classification from Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education
More than $100 million annually in research grants; goal to reach $225 million by 2024
Biomedicine, cybersecurity, climate change, transnational crime, other pressing issues 
More than 300 doctorates conferred in 2017

5. Mason creates pathways so all can thrive
We serve traditional and nontraditional students
ADVANCE partnership with Northern Virginia CC
Online education partnerships with Wiley, Old Dominion
No discrepancy in graduation rates based on race, ethnicity or socioeconomic status
More than one-third of recent graduates are first in their families to earn four-year degree

6. Many voices, one community
Students come from 130 countries, all 50 states
Named among Top 50 most diverse national universities by U.S. News & World Report
35 international student organizations

8. Fall 2017 Undergraduate Student Population by Headcount: ~24,000
Underrepresented Racial/Ethnic
Other
Over Age 25 at Entry
Other
First Generation
Other
14%
39%
50%
1 in 3
50%
1 in 2
1 in 8
61%
86%

10. Mason started with six rooms. Half a century later, it spans nearly
900 acres.
Fairfax Campus: 82 undergraduate programs
SciTech Campus in Prince William: Groundbreaking biomedical research
Arlington Campus: Top 50 law school, plus public policy and conflict analysis
Mason in Loudoun: Partnership with NOVA
Smithsonian-Mason School of Conservation in Front Royal, Va.
Mason Korea in Incheon, South Korea

11. Mason’s proximity to Washington, D.C., creates opportunities
Access to global corporations, government, international agencies, NGOs
Internship and job opportunities
Faculty includes members of Congress, senior government officials, business leaders
Visits from top leaders including presidents, presidential candidates, members of Congress, Supreme Court justices

12. A Mason education is a smart investment
Graduates lead all Virginia public universities with highest starting salaries
Named a “Best Value” by Forbes in 2017
Best Colleges: Lowest student loan default rate for U.S. public universities

13. New ADVANCE initiative Great ROI!
GMU Transfer
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IMPROVED DEFAULT RATE
Virginia Doctorals: College of William and Mary, Old Dominion University, Virginia Commonwealth University, University of Virginia, George Mason University, Virginia Tech
Source: 3 year Rate released September 2017
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15. Student Debt & Repayment Below National Average
44% of Mason students incurred no debt prior to graduation
For those students graduating with debt, Mason undergraduate debt averaged $30,755
Mason’s Default Rate is 2.0% compared to a National Three-Year Average Default Rate of 7.5% for Public Universities
Source: Common Data Set Federal Student Financial Aid, three-year default rate

17. Mason is a great place to work
4,000 benefited employees, total workforce of 10,000
Dynamic, collaborative environment
Flexible workplace: WorldatWork Work-Life Seal of Distinction for past six years
A “Well-Being University”
Family-friendly winter break
Tuition waivers for employees

18. Mason Growth Enrollment Number of Residential Beds Total Buildings
36000
34000
32000
30000
28000
26000
24000
22000
7000
6000
5000
4000
3000
2000
1000
FY 2000
FY 2007
FY 2017
(Fall 2016)
FY 2000
FY 2007
FY 2017
Total Buildings
Total Budget
($ in millions)
155
150
145
140
135
130
125
120
115
110
1000
800
600
400
200
FY 2000
FY 2007
FY 2017
FY 2000
FY 2007
FY 2017
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20. Serving Northern Virginia
EagleBank Arena: 10,000-seat venue home to Mason basketball, major concerts, and family entertainment
Center for the Arts: Celebrated performances in music, dance, theater, and fine arts
Hylton Performing Arts Center: Attracts major tours, serves local arts community
Resources available to the public include: Libraries, two aquatic and fitness centers, Recreation and Athletic Complex

21. Mason has enrolled ~48% of growth!
VIRGINIA PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION STUDENT GROWTH (HEADCOUNT) FALL 2008-FALL 2016
4,475
Mason has enrolled ~48% of growth!
3,400
2,816
2,431
2,400
1,236
1,400
Student Growth (HC)
725
244
257
285
400
138
158
-358
-600
-458
-640
-904
-1,066
-1,600
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22. IDEA The Mason Student Success Innovative learning Accessible pathways
Return on investment
100,000 career-ready graduates
Global learning Platform
Community Impact
Innovative engine
Community builder
The Mason
IDEA
Research and Scholarship
Elevate research
Research of consequence
Faculty and Staff Engagement
Well-being
Diverse academic community
Support teaching and scholarship excellence