George Mason University Demographics & Diversity Overview

60%
Minority Students
49%
Female Students
3%
International
46
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
36.1%(9,217)
Hispanic
17.9%(4,572)
African American
12.6%(3,215)
Asian
24.2%(6,193)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(26)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(29)
Two or More Races
5.6%(1,427)
Unknown
3.4%(867)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color60%
Total Enrollment39,049
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 49% female students and 51% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
51.1%(13,798)
Women
48.9%(13,216)

Gender Statistics

Men13,798

35% of total enrollment

Women13,216

34% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

George Mason University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 58% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 18% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.2%(319)
18-19
26.8%(7,233)
20-21
30.9%(8,345)
22-24
23.5%(6,351)
25+
17.6%(4,765)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(1)
20-21
1.7%(202)
22-24
24.6%(2,964)
25+
73.7%(8,862)

Age Diversity Insights

58%

Traditional Age (18-21)

18%

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 79% in-state residents, 18% out-of-state students, and 3% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
79.4%(3,183)
Out-of-State
17.7%(709)
International
2.9%(116)

Regional Representation

In-State3,183

79% of student body

Out-of-State709

18% of student body

International116

3% of student body

States Represented

46 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

60%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

49%

Female Students

Global Reach

3%

International

Age Diversity

18%

Non-Traditional Age