GMU Student Population Stats

This School has Superb Diversity Overall

We combine elements of racial, geographic, age and gender diversity to create a total diversity grade for every school.

Ranked #74 in the nation, George Mason University is considered extremely diverse.

Good Representation of Many Races

Many young people value the ability to meet and learn from different racial and ethnic groups, which is more likely to happen at a diverse school such as this one.

George Mason University is ranked #153 in ethnic diversity nationwide with a student body composition that is far above the national average.

GMU boasts excellent racial diversity.

The racial diversity of the faculty is above average.

Good Balance of Male and Female Students

If you feel more comfortable on a campus with a relatively equal balance of males and females, this may be the school for you.

At George Mason University, the disparity between men and women on campus is far lower than the national average. The undergraduate student body at GMU is equally balanced.

This university is ranked at #51 in male to female diversity nationwide. The undergraduate population is comprised of 13,190 males and 13,002 females.

The male to female ratio at GMU is excellent.

The ratio of male to female faculty at GMU is excellent.

Higher Than Average Chance your Roommate Will be From Another State

Would you prefer a school that attracts students from all across the U.S.? If so this may be the school for you.

We took a look at where each of the school's admitted students lived before attending to come up with the geographic diversity grade.

About 82.0% of the students attending George Mason University come from within Virginia. This places GMU's level of geographic diversity above the national average and gives it a national geographic diversity ranking of #640.

What is the Age Diversity of the Students?

Would you prefer a school where the student body represents a blend of different ages and generations, or would you prefer a school where most students are the same age as you?

The traditional student is between the ages of 18-21. At George Mason University, 37.6% of students are in the age 18 to 21 bracket, compared to the national average of 60%. We rank GMU #1,507 in the nation for student age diversity.

Questions About Diversity

• What do we mean when we talk about diversity in college?

  Broadly speaking, diversity is the word we use to describe a mixture of people and ideas, and the traditions, belief systems and cultures that come with them. When most students seek diversity on a college campus, what they are actually seeking are opportunities to express themselves and find community with others who believe the same way, as well as opportunities to learn from those from different cultures and backgrounds.

• Is GMU attracting and supporting learners from all income backgrounds?

  Even a school with high racial, ethnic and geographic diversity may not be diverse when it comes to the financial backgrounds of their students. To get a better idea of how GMU is supporting low-income students check the Financial Aid Page.

• Is Diversity Important to GMU?

  Contact the school to find out what they are doing to stimulate diversity, and what student groups, clubs and associations are available that encourage varied perspectives on campus.