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Campus Life

Campus Size

Large Campus
19,623
Total Undergrads
Including 4,475 Part-time
2,603
Degree-Seeking Freshmen
Including 24 Part-time
Gender Breakdown:
55% Women
45% Men

Athletics

NCAA Division I-AAA

Colonial Athletic Association

  • Basketball
  • Baseball
  • Cross Country/Track

Total Varsity Sports

9
Men's sports coaches (Average salary: $171,258)
9
Women's sports coaches (Average salary: $81,014)
Athletics Details
Sport Varsity Men Varsity Women Club Intramural
All Track Combined 144 92 Yes -
Baseball 35 - Yes -
Basketball 14 17 - -
Golf 9 - - -
Lacrosse - 28 Yes -
Rowing - 48 Yes -
Soccer 31 23 Yes -
Softball - 25 Yes -
Swimming and Diving 31 18 Yes -
Tennis 11 10 Yes -
Volleyball 19 13 Yes -
Wrestling 29 - - -
Bowling - - Yes -
Equestrian - - Yes -
Fencing - - Yes -
Field Hockey - - Yes -
Football - - Yes -
Frisbee/Disc Sports - - Yes -
Ice Hockey - - Yes -
Outdoor Fitness/Recreation - - Yes -
Rifle - - Yes -
Roller Hockey - - Yes -
Rugby - - Yes -
Synchronized Swimming - - Yes -
Track and Field, X-Country - - Yes -
Water Sports - - Yes -

Diversity

Student Total
American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.2%
Asian/Pacific Islander 12.1%
Black/non-Hispanic 7.2%
Hispanic 7.0%
Non-resident alien 5.3%
Race/Ethnicity unknown 20.0%
Two or more races 2.7%
White/non-Hispanic 45.6%
Disabilities
Percent of students with disability 3% or less

Services & Housing

Services Offered
  • Academic/Career counseling
  • Employment services for current students to find part-time positions
  • Job placement for graduates to find full-time employment
  • Daycare on campus for children of students
  • Library on campus
Living
  • On-Campus Housing
  • Meal plan offered, maximum 19 meals per week.

Clubs & Organizations

Musical Groups
  • Choral Groups
  • Concert Band
  • Jazz Band
  • Music Ensemble
  • Pep Band
  • Symphony Orchestra
Performance Arts
  • Dance
  • Drama Theater
  • Musical Theater
  • Opera
Journalism & Publications
  • Literary Magazine
  • Student Newspaper
  • Yearbook
  • Television Station
  • Radio Station
Reserved Officers' Training Corps (ROTC)
  • Army ROTC
  • Air Force ROTC
Other
  • International Student Organization
  • Model United Nations
  • Student Government
  • Campus Ministries

Safety Statistics

Arrests On Campus
Illegal Weapons Possession 0
Drug Law Violation 77
Liquor Law Violation 111
Criminal Offenses On Campus
Personal Crime 5
Property Crime 30
Reviews: Dorm Life
  • Jennifer from Columbia, MD
  • 5
  • “Mason's dorms are all new and renovated and make for great living! The set up of the dorms provide for a great community feel without feeling like everyone is being…”

  • Jul-28-2012 » Read More
  • GMUsophmore
  • 4
  • “There are some excellent dorms on campus, and some not so great ones. If you're a freshman, try to avoid President's Park! A lot of new housing opportunities have arisen…”

  • Jul-30-2012 » Read More

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Food And Dining
  • 4
  • Janessa from Fairfax, VA
  • May-12-2013 I am a current student here

    Food is decent. We have newer places like Panda Express and Subway and Starbucks, and then there are the gems of our campus like Southside, a large buffet, Rathskeller, a nice sports bar and grill. We used to have Ikes, which is located in Shenandoah neighborhood, and that will be renovated into a 24-hr buffet(yum!) This school also provides great vegetarian and vegan options as well as well as cultural options-Kosher, Indian, Caribbean, Peruvian, etc.

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  • 3
  • Brandon from Washington, DC
  • Mar-01-2013 I am a current student here

    The food here is hit or miss honestly, southside dining (the main dining hall) can bee good in moderation! I stress MODERATION, but its one of the healthiest places to eat on campus. Pilot House is a fast food dining hall that stays open till 5am every weekday, its ideal for midterms and finals.

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  • 5
  • Jorge from Springfield, VA
  • Jan-16-2013 I am a current student here

    There is a great cafeteria center. There is also several other point of food service, such as Starbucks and Einstein Bros. Bagels on campus. The combinations and locations off-campus are limitless, GMU is a short drive from DC.

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  • 4
  • Vishrut from South Riding, VA
  • Jan-14-2013 I am a current student here

    Dining on campus consists of South Side (the main spot to dine on campus. South Side entertains all variety of foods: a cereal & milk bar, pizzeria/pasta bar, stir fry grill, a deli, a bakery and much more. The Rathskeller is a sports bar and another popular spot to dine (though much more expensive than South Side). Aside from that there are chain restaurants such as taco bell, subway, Auntie Anne's, Chick-Fil-A, and much more. The University mall near campus also sports several restaurants.

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  • 5
  • Kailyn from WASHINGTON, DC
  • Jan-14-2013 I am researching this school and have visited the campus

    the food court is cool, it is very big and i love the fact that the food coud court is not the only plae you can go to eat. they have little stores and what i call mini food courts which is like a little resturant and you caint for get about southside. I love that place.

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  • 3
  • Tony
  • Jan-13-2013 I am a current student here

    A variety of fast food chains such as Burger King, Chic fil A, Taco Bell, Panda Express, etc and one dining hall. Most students prefer to make their own meal.

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  • 4
  • Melissa from Mechanicsville, VA
  • Jan-13-2013 I am a current student here

    Dining has significantly improved over the past year or two. New restaurants are opening around campus so venturing out for food is not as much of a hassle. They have also brought healthier options to campus, including a salad bar and multicultural stir fry station that has a menu that changes weekly.

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Student Responses to Review Topic: Greek Life
  • 0
  • Janessa from Fairfax, VA
  • May-12-2013 I am a current student here

    Greek Life is involved with a lot of social stuff here on campus, but there are plenty of other organizations that even out social events here. It is true that Greek life do throw all the parties, there's not too much else I can say about that. However, if you do not want to join a social fraternity, there are the options of service and honor fraternities as well.

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  • 0
  • Vishrut from South Riding, VA
  • Jan-14-2013 I am a current student here

    Although Greek life is not financially supported by the University, it is a big part of student life on campus. Fraternities and Sororities often have an extensive and rigorous recruitment process that will definitely have a toll on the average student. Join a Fraternity or Sorority with caution, as these organizations may take over your daily routine and time.

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  • 0
  • Melissa from Mechanicsville, VA
  • Jan-13-2013 I am a current student here

    Many students are interested in Greek Life. It is becoming much more prevalent around campus. They even created Greek Week, a week-long competition in the spring where sororities and fraternities compete against each other in different sporting events and activities.

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  • 0
  • Niki from Norfolk, VA
  • Nov-13-2012 I am a current student here

    Greek life is small for now, but it is definitely growing. There are always opportunities to learn more about individual organizations that may fit you, your values, and interests.

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