George Mason University

Fairfax, VA
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    Faculty & Research

    256 faculty · 273 courses · data as of 2026-07-02

    Computer Science40 faculty · 40 courses avg h-index 21.5 #38 of 88 in Computer Science
    Andrian Marcus, Professor h-index 53
    Notable: “Recovering Documentation-to-Source-Code Traceability Links using Latent Semantic Indexing” (2007) · 547 citations
    Giuseppe Ateniese, Professor and Eminent Scholar h-index 48
    Cloud Security Cybersecurity Applied Cryptography Publications Google Scholar Icon George Mason University on
    Notable: “Provable data possession at untrusted stores” (2007) · 2,687 citations
    Jana Košecká, Professor h-index 42
    Notable: “3D Bounding Box Estimation Using Deep Learning and Geometry” (2017) · 1,196 citations
    Sean Luke, Professor h-index 38
    Notable: “Cooperative Multi-Agent Learning: The State of the Art” (2005) · 1,251 citations
    Courses: Principles of Computing · Computer Ethics and Society · Intro to Computer Programming, Part A · Intro to Computer Programming, Part B · Essentials of Computer Science · Introduction to Computer Programming +34 more
    Criminal Justice40 faculty · 37 courses avg h-index 9.9
    Charlotte Gill, Associate Professor; MS Program Director h-index 20
    Community- and place-based crime prevention approaches, particularly with juveniles and youth; community policing; program evaluation; and research synthesis. Dr. Gill has two decades of experience in applied experimental and quasi-expe
    Notable: “Restorative justice: the evidence” (2007) · 507 citations
    Richard M. Denholm II, Adjunct Faculty h-index 14
    Notable: “Woodrow Wilson and the Study of Administration: A New Look at an Old Essay” (1973) · 59 citations
    Jason A Cantone, Adjunct Faculty h-index 6
    Notable: “Sounding guilty: How accent bias affects juror judgments of culpability” (2019) · 73 citations
    Erin Eife, Assistant Professor h-index 4
    Notable: “Black Bodies at the Dangerous Intersection of Gender Violence and Mass Criminalization” (2020) · 45 citations
    Courses: Introduction to Criminal Justice · Introduction to Criminology · Introduction to Law and Society · Introduction to Homeland Security · Public Law and the Judicial Process · Delinquency and the Juvenile Justice System +31 more
    Government40 faculty · 39 courses avg h-index 15.5 #22 of 100 in Political Science
    Jack A. Goldstone, Virginia E. and John T. Hazel, Jr., Professor; Director, SCIP h-index 58
    Es on conditions for building democracy and stability in developing nations, particularly the impact of global population changes. His 2010 essay in Foreign Affairs, "The New Population Bomb," analyzed the impact of aging and youth bul
    Maurice Kugler, Professor of Public Policy; Codirector, CMEPR h-index 35
    Pattern in global value chains connected to China ( Robot Proliferation and Global Value Chains), October 19, 2019. NBC Universal – National Broadcasting Corporation, Noticias Telemundo, Washington D.C., TV interview on in
    David M. Hart, Professor h-index 33
    Es on policies that will accelerate clean energy and climate-tech innovation and diffusion worldwide. He is the coauthor of Energizing America (Columbia University Center for Global Energy Policy, 2020) and Unlocking Energy Innovation
    John S. Earle, Distinguished University Professor; Director, CMEPR h-index 33
    In labor, development, transition, and institutions, including topics such as employment policies, financial constraints, reallocation, productivity, and entrepreneurship. Much of the research uses large, firm-level databases from the U
    Courses: Democratic Theory and Practice · Introduction to American Government · Introduction to International Politics · Introduction to Comparative Politics · Grand Challenges to Human Security · Introduction to Technology Policy +33 more
    Public Health30 faculty · 24 courses avg h-index 20.5 #6 of 8 in Public Health
    Michael S. Bloom, Professor h-index 61
    Notable: “THE PERFORMANCE EFFECTS OF PAY DISPERSION ON INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS.” (1999) · 647 citations
    Lawrence J. Cheskin, Distinguished University Professor h-index 57
    Notable: “Relationship of Physical Activity and Television Watching With Body Weight and Level of Fatness Among Children” (1998) · 1,341 citations
    Maryam Farvid, Associate Professor h-index 48
    Notable: “Global, Regional, and National Cancer Incidence, Mortality, Years of Life Lost, Years Lived With Disability, and Disability-Adjusted Life-years for 32 Cancer Groups, 1990 to 2015” (2016) · 6,312 citations
    Lilian de Jonge, Professor h-index 40
    Courses: Healthy Aging · Independent Study in Public and Population Health · Study Abroad in Public and Population Health · Foundations of Clinical Research · Internship in Clinical Research · Research Internship in Public and Population Health +18 more
    Nursing30 faculty · 43 courses avg h-index 12.8 #5 of 37 in Nursing
    Martha Y. Kubik, Professor h-index 72
    Spans childhood obesity, adolescent health and health promotion and disease prevention across the lifespan. Her work advancing the understanding of the school food environment has informed school nutrition policy at national and inter
    Yanika Kowitlawakul, Associate Professor h-index 23
    Notable: “The Technology Acceptance Model” (2010) · 280 citations
    Kyeung Mi Oh, Professor h-index 23
    Racial and ethnic health disparities Cancer and dementia prevention Health-seeking behaviors Chronic disease self-management Dementia caregiving Select Publications Oh, K.M., Hong, S., Beran, K., Sanders, L., Park, J. Y., & Lee, J. (202
    Notable: “Nurses' evidence‐based practice knowledge, attitudes and implementation: A cross‐sectional study” (2019) · 129 citations
    Erin D. Maughan, Associate Professor h-index 20
    School-age children health School Nursing Nursing innovation & leadership School health Health policy Select Publications Maughan, E.D., & Baltag, V. (2023). The global shortage of school nurses invited editorial . The Journal of S
    Notable: “Framework for 21st Century School Nursing Practice” (2016) · 319 citations
    Courses: Introduction to Professional Nursing · Population Health Nursing · Introduction to Mason Nursing · Nursing Care of the Community I · Nursing Care of the Community II · Pharmacology for Nursing Practice +37 more
    Business28 faculty · 24 courses avg h-index 30.6 #2 of 8 in Business
    Min Chen, Associate Professor h-index 106
    Russell Abratt, Instructional Professor h-index 47
    Es on examining issues in branding, corporate identity and reputation that have significant implications for marketing and brand managers. His research has been published in the Journal of Advertising Research, California Management Review
    Notable: “A new approach to the corporate image management process” (1989) · 519 citations
    Sidhartha Das, Assistant Area Chair; Professor h-index 15
    Notable: “Integrating the Content and Process of Strategic MIS Planning with Competitive Strategy*” (1991) · 246 citations
    Stephen E. Christophe, Professor h-index 12
    Notable: “Short‐Selling Prior to Earnings Announcements” (2004) · 609 citations
    Courses: Business and Society · Develop Professional Skills I: Foundational Elements · Global Environment of Business · Business Analytics I · Special Topics in Business · Internship for Academic Credit +18 more

    Faculty counts are directory headcounts; the named list may be a subset. h-index shown only for ORCID-backed or high-confidence OpenAlex matches. Partial — enrichment ongoing.

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    About George Mason University. George Mason University in Fairfax, VA reports an overall acceptance rate of 88.8%, an early-round acceptance rate of 89.0%, an SAT middle 50% of 1170–1350, a class size of 4,464, and a yield of 23.0% based on the most recent Common Data Set filings. Virginia's largest public university, located near Washington DC. Extremely diverse (no racial majority); strong computing, policy, and economics programs. Two Nobel laureates in economics.

    Admissions and cost data as of July 3, 2026 (CDS 2024–25 cycle), from the most recent Common Data Set, IPEDS, and College Scorecard.

    George Mason University: key admissions facts

    George Mason University's overall acceptance rate is 88.8% (the most recent Common Data Set). George Mason University's early-round acceptance rate is 89.0% (the most recent Common Data Set). George Mason University's SAT middle-50% range is 1170–1350 (the most recent Common Data Set). The average unweighted GPA of admitted students at George Mason University is about 3.7 (the most recent Common Data Set). George Mason University's yield rate (the share of admitted students who enroll) is 23.0% (the most recent Common Data Set). The average net price at George Mason University for families earning under $75,000 is about $13,086 per year (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data).

    Sources: Common Data Set (commondataset.org) · George Mason University on College Scorecard · NCES IPEDS · full source table

    How much does George Mason University cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $11,942 per year in net price at George Mason University, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $25,894 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $15,224 per year after grants and scholarships.

    George Mason University: average annual net price by household income (most recent College Scorecard/IPEDS data)
    Household incomeAverage net price per year
    Under $30,000$11,942
    $30,001–$48,000$12,093
    $48,001–$75,000$15,224
    $75,001–$110,000$19,430
    Over $110,000$25,894
    Tuition (in-state, before aid)$14,220
    Tuition (out-of-state, before aid)$38,688
    Room and board$15,725

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the acceptance rate at George Mason University?

    George Mason University's overall acceptance rate is 88.8%, based on the most recent Common Data Set. Its early-round (early decision or early action) acceptance rate is 89.0%.

    What SAT score and GPA do you need for George Mason University?

    Admitted students at George Mason University typically have an SAT middle-50% range of 1170–1350 and an average unweighted GPA of about 3.7, according to the most recent Common Data Set. These are the middle of the range, so scores above them strengthen an application.

    Is it hard to get into George Mason University?

    Getting into George Mason University is relatively accessible: it admits 88.8% of applicants. Your realistic odds depend on how your GPA and test scores compare to its middle-50% ranges and on your application round — you can estimate them with the free College Monte Carlo chances calculator.

    Does George Mason University offer early decision or early action?

    George Mason University offers early action (non-binding). Applying early can help: its early-round acceptance rate is 89.0%, versus 88.8% overall.

    How much does George Mason University cost after financial aid?

    The average net price at George Mason University — the real cost after grants and scholarships, not the sticker price — is about $13,086 per year for families earning under $75,000, based on U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data. Higher-income families generally pay more; see the full net-price-by-income breakdown.

    How much does George Mason University cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $11,942 per year in net price at George Mason University, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $25,894 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $15,224 per year after grants and scholarships.

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