George Mason University

🇺🇸 United States of America 4-Year University

Global #875 United States of America #214

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Institution Info

Founded: 1957
Type: 4-Year University
Students: 38,541 students
Faculty: 5 734
Endowment: $157.6M
Website: https://www.gmu.edu/

About

George Mason University is a higher education institution in United States of America, founded in 1957. It is ranked among the top 1,000 universities worldwide. The university has approximately 39K students, an endowment of $157.6M, a member of Global D-Tier (World 501-1000).

Rankings

Source	Year	Rank	Score
QS	2026	QS #951 · Ranked	—
THE	2026	THE #439 · Ranked	48,38
UNIRANKS	2026	UniRanks #875 · Ranked	78,30
ARWU	2025	ARWU #201 · Ranked	—

Research Output via OpenAlex

537

h-index

3,155,611

Citations

81,132

Publications

44,620

i10-index

1,50

Mean Citedness

Tier Memberships

Global D-Tier (World 501-1000)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is George Mason University's global ranking?

George Mason University is ranked #875 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within United States of America, it holds the #214 position.

When was George Mason University founded?

George Mason University was founded in 1957, making it 69 years old. It is one of the established institutions in United States of America.

How many students attend George Mason University?

George Mason University has a student body of approximately 38,541 students. The student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 6:1.

What is George Mason University's research output?

George Mason University has produced 81,132 research publications with 3,155,611 total citations and an h-index of 537, according to OpenAlex data.

What is George Mason University's endowment?

George Mason University has an endowment of approximately $157.6M USD. University endowments fund financial aid, research, faculty positions, and campus development.