George Mason University Demographics & Diversity Overview

60%
Minority Students
50%
Female Students
3%
International
50
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

George Mason University has a diverse student body with 60% students of color and 3% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
36.2%(11,276)
Hispanic
17.6%(5,476)
African American
12.6%(3,908)
Asian
23.7%(7,379)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(36)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(36)
Two or More Races
5.4%(1,684)
Unknown
4.2%(1,312)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color60%
Total Enrollment47,916
International Students3%

Cultural Engagement

George Mason University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

George Mason University has a gender distribution of 50% female students and 50% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
50.1%(16,450)
Women
49.9%(16,398)

Gender Statistics

Men16,450

34% of total enrollment

Women16,398

34% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

George Mason University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 50% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 14% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.3%(351)
18-19
28.1%(7,769)
20-21
30.9%(8,557)
22-24
23.0%(6,367)
25+
16.7%(4,622)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(3)
20-21
2.1%(246)
22-24
26.6%(3,159)
25+
71.3%(8,450)

Age Diversity Insights

50%

Traditional Age (18-21)

14%

Non-Traditional (25+)

31%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

George Mason University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 3% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 80% in-state residents, 16% out-of-state students, and 3% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
80.2%(3,431)
Out-of-State
16.3%(699)
International
3.4%(146)

Regional Representation

In-State3,431

80% of student body

Out-of-State699

16% of student body

International146

3% of student body

States Represented

50 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

60%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

50%

Female Students

Global Reach

3%

International

Age Diversity

14%

Non-Traditional Age