George Mason University Reviews

  • 260 Reviews
  • Fairfax (VA)
  • Annual Tuition: $38,983
90% of 260 students said this degree improved their career prospects
93% of 260 students said they would recommend this school to others
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Student & Graduate Reviews

Heather Keenan
  • Reviewed: 11/1/2014
  • Degree: Educational Leadership
"GMU offers a flexible yet competitive PhD in Education, allowing students to tailor their coursework for specific research interests within a rigorous academic context for an affordable price."
Dana Smith
  • Reviewed: 11/1/2014
  • Degree: Elementary Education
"The Elementary Education Graduate program is extremely affordable when considering the costs of other Universities in the Northern Virginia area. It is a rigorous program that doesn't lend itself to working while in the 2 year program. The staff is very accessible and committed to the success of their students. The expectations of graduates during their placements is very high and the workload can be overwhelming. However, the success rate of employment after graduation is all but 100%."
Yujing Li
  • Reviewed: 11/1/2014
  • Degree: School Counseling
"Definitely very well planned and organized program, the students are also very diversified. It delivers tons of useful information and contains one year practicum/internship to better prepare students into the working field. The focus of the program is strongly multiculturalism and social justice."
John Knipe
  • Reviewed: 10/31/2014
  • Degree: Education
"One reason I moved to VA for the program was the quality of the professors and the flexibility of the program. All of my classes have given me the ability to focus on my specific research interests within the context of the course. The professors have been very helpful and accessible. The out of state tuition rate is astronomical; however, this year they have offered a discounted rate. Overall, I have been satisfied. I only wish there were more options for funding. Graduated assistantships are hard to come by."
Tom Opfer
  • Reviewed: 10/31/2014
  • Degree: Education
"Excellent program with caring professors who make time for students!"
Carol Stiller
  • Reviewed: 8/20/2014
  • Degree: Communications (Health)
"GMU is located in the Washington DC metro area, so there are many opportunities to meet and work with numerous researchers, policy analysts, governmental and educational institutions. One of the most diverse campuses across the US, GMU is a positive campus that supports diversity of all students. The educational quality of the faculty is top notch. I'm glad I picked GMU."
Jacob Marlowe
  • Reviewed: 8/19/2014
  • Degree: Sociology
"I have recently join the Sociology MA/PhD program at George Mason and i must say that it was my first choice. While the academics are certainly hard (naturally), the school seems to be focused upon the success of it's students. One of the pro's that i have seen of this graduate program that is that it is a fairly small department and so everyone is able to communicate with each other within a reasonable frame of time. One of the downsides to this is not really a downside, but more of a reality: the department is relatively small but also popular and thus very busy so everyone is always coming and going. Great school and beautiful campus and is worth at least visiting."
devaraj dhakshinamurthy
  • Reviewed: 8/12/2014
  • Degree: Electrical Engineering
"anyone with a strong interest in electrical engineering should consider gmu for their graduate studies"
Sean Klaver
  • Reviewed: 8/11/2014
  • Degree: History
"This has been a very useful graduate program. It is challenging but the workload has been fair and useful thusfar. There is a diverse staff in the department and they seem to genuinely care about teaching."
Tanya Warner
  • Reviewed: 8/8/2014
  • Degree: Engineering
"Pros: Location, Tuition Cost Cons: Limited course offerings"
hiral gandhi
  • Reviewed: 8/7/2014
  • Degree: Curriculum & Instruction
"Pros: Faculty was helpful and encouraging Cons: Need to provide scholarships or financial aid for international students"
J. Pruitt
  • Reviewed: 8/6/2014
  • Degree: Biomedical Engineering
"This program did an excellent job to prepare me for medical school. I had a firm foundation to start my course work in medical school."
Frank Harder
  • Reviewed: 7/31/2014
  • Degree: Creative Writing
"Much of what you get out of any kind of program depends on your own effort. This does not mean that GMU's MFA program has little to offer. On the contrary, it provides a very stimulating atmosphere academically and otherwise. The professors certainly maintain their positions for a reason, they are masters of their field and know the limitations of what they have offer. Here you will find a community that is both supportive and practical. They won't foster any vain delusions, but work with your needs and desires, whether it be figuring out what you can do with this degree or questioning a piece of writing until it finds a shape worthy of the effort. Such is the state of funding and community too, you may think you are pestering people and have to send out emails. You may have to attend and manage readings and even read yourself, but persistence pays off. There are many events to network with fellow writers such as Fall for the Book and AWP as well as smaller readings held by bands of students themselves. The location also provides many other opportunities such as teaching or tutoring on the side, or just going into DC for fun. But all benefits of these opportunities and resources depend on how you decide to spend your time here."
Erin Hopkins
  • Reviewed: 7/30/2014
  • Degree: Curriculum & Instruction
"I'm pursuing a Master's in interdisciplinary studies. That program allows me to combine multiple fields into one degree. I didn't see a program like this one with the fields that I wanted anywhere else in the country. It is unique and allows me to combine my current undergraduate studies with new fields of interest. The cons are that it can be confusing figuring out which person in each department has the right to authorize or override certain restrictions. Registering for classes can be difficult as the system doesn't recognize students in our program to be able to take certain courses because we aren't actually considered students in that field."
Krystal Ealy
  • Reviewed: 7/29/2014
  • Degree: Biomedical Sciences
"I am enrolled in a graduate post baccalaureate program at George Mason. It offers everything possible for a student who desires to make their resume better for medical school. My only complaint is that the tuition is very high comparably for in-state and out-of-state."
BreAnna Strevig
  • Reviewed: 7/29/2014
  • Degree: Social Work
"I am pretty satisfied with the program. The Social Work classes were not on the actual GMU campus. It was in a building on Democracy Lane, which was convenient for me because I could easily walk there. The staff is willing to help you which is always great. It may take a while to hear from field placements. Typically, the middle of July for some, but a few may wait longer. The staff has changed a little bit this year with a few people leaving, but the others who are there do their best to help.The public transportation is okay. GMU students are able to take the CUE buses for free; however, sometimes, you will wait longer than you anticipated. Living here is pretty affordable. There is an H-Mart and other pretty cheap grocery stores you can shop at."
Minyong Kim
  • Reviewed: 7/24/2014
  • Degree: Higher Education
"Pros: - Professors are friendly and understanding. - George Mason is a safe community - Classmates are great people. Great to have class discussions and share thoughts. - Great class contents and variety of courses to take. Cons: - Tuition is expensive (recently got an email about education program tuition discount opportunity, but I didn't qualify, because I was not working at a public school.) - Scholarship department is not as involved and helpful."
Dora Ujueta
  • Reviewed: 7/24/2014
  • Degree: Public Administration
"A great school, but it should have more financial aid opportunities."
Roberto Martinez
  • Reviewed: 7/3/2014
  • Degree: School Counseling
"A counseling program that really challenges who you are and what you want to be. Although it is hard work, it pays off in the end. Great to be part of a program that is both unique and helps you to think outside of your world view."
Dorothea Schurr
  • Reviewed: 6/22/2014
  • Degree: Social Sciences
"I'm not very far into the graduate program, but the few classes I've had have been decent. I think, like most larger schools, it is what you make of it. It's a fairly self-directed program, but that allows for an amazing amount of creativity if you have the initiative to look for unique opportunities (whether in terms of research, or working with professors)."