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
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%
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
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
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
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
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%
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
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
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
New ADVANCE initiative Great ROI! GMU Transfer GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY
GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY 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 http://www2.ed.gov/offices/OSFAP/defaultmanagement/cdr.html http://www2.ed.gov/offices/OSFAP/defaultmanagement/schooltyperates.pdf http://www2.ed.gov/offices/OSFAP/defaultmanagement/staterates.pdf GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY
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 $30,755 Mason’s Default Rate is 2.0% compared to a National Three-Year Average Default Rate of 7.5% for Public Universities Source: Common Data Set 2017-18 Federal Student Financial Aid, three-year default rate
Mason is a great place to work 4,000 benefited employees, total workforce of 10,000 Dynamic, collaborative environment Flexible workplace: WorldatWork Work-Life Seal of Distinction for past six years A “Well-Being University” Family-friendly winter break Tuition waivers for employees
Mason Growth Enrollment Number of Residential Beds Total Buildings 36000 34000 32000 30000 28000 26000 24000 22000 7000 6000 5000 4000 3000 2000 1000 FY 2000 FY 2007 FY 2017 (Fall 2016) FY 2000 FY 2007 FY 2017 Total Buildings Total Budget ($ 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 GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY
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
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 GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY
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