by our College Data Analytics TeamGeneral Studies is a concentration offered under the liberal arts general studies major at George Mason University. We’ve gathered data and other essential information about the bachelor’s degree program in general studies, such as if the program is offered online, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more.
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During the 2019-2020 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at GMU paid an average of $1,520 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $542 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,510 | $32,970 |
| Fees | $3,504 | $3,504 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,278 | $1,278 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,090 | $12,090 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,596 | $3,596 |
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If you’re one of the many students who want the flexibility of distance learning courses, you’ll be happy to hear that GMU offers online option in its general studies bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the GMU Online Learning page.
About 24.0% of the students who received their BA in general studies in 2019-2020 were women. This is less than the nationwide number of 58.7%.
Racial-ethnic minority graduates* made up 60.0% of the general studies bachelor’s degrees at GMU in 2019-2020. This is higher than the nationwide number of 35%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
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| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 82 |
| Individualized Studies | 270 |
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*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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