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About

Íæż½ã½ã is fueled by differences, but thrives in a shared dream: to change the world and create a better tomorrow. Our vision is your world, transformed.

A Remarkable Student Body from All 50 States and 130 Countries

Íæż½ã½ã Welcomes All Together Different

As Virginia’s largest public research university, Íæż½ã½ã provides a college experience like no other. Íæż½ã½ã offers more than 200 undergraduate and graduate degrees and numerous minors and certificate programs to customize your education and meet your career and personal goals. Íæż½ã½ã's six-year graduation rate exceeds the national average, with no disparity based on ethnicity or economic status.

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Groundbreaking Research from One of the Youngest R-1 Ranked Universities

Íæż½ã½ã Thinks All Together Different

Every day, Íæż½ã½ã's faculty, staff, students, and partners work to solve pressing problems, illuminate important issues, and shape decisions on policy. They are driven by the urge to break new ground and have a meaningful impact in the world. Maybe that is why U.S. News and World Report ranks Íæż½ã½ã No. 1 in Virginia and No. 9 nationally among public institutions for innovation. Íæż½ã½ã is among the top ten in research growth among U.S. public universities, according to the National Science Foundation. The organization FIRE ranks Íæż½ã½ã in the top 20 nationally among public institutions for welcoming and fostering free speech. Íæż½ã½ã values thinking, speaking, and acting in ways that break the mold and create progress.

Over 20K Entrepreneurs Assisted Through Low-/No-cost Training Programs

Íæż½ã½ã Works All Together Different

The Íæż½ã½ã community extends beyond just the classroom, connecting with government, industry, and global opportunities. Through these connections, Íæż½ã½ã is able to make a larger impact on the economy and workforce by creating educational opportunities for professionals. , our 345,000 square foot development project in the innovation corridor of Arlington, will offer students, researchers, commercial partners, and technical vanguard an opportunity to take part in an immersive atmosphere of ideation and innovation. achieved $3.7 billion in economic impact in 2023 by providing training, counseling, and support for small businesses and entrepreneurs. The helps employers craft micro-credential programs to fill critical skill gaps.

87% of Mason Grads Report Positive Career Outcomes

Íæż½ã½ã Delivers All Together Different

From health care to technology, nonprofits to government, Íæż½ã½ã's alumni are enacting change in the world today. Recent graduates become successful hires in top industries such as business or financial consulting, government or military-related industries, technology, health care, and education. Overall, 87 percent of recent graduates report they are on track for career-related employment, graduate school, or the military. Íæż½ã½ã's innovative faculty partner with aspiring minds across a variety of industries to bring about lasting change. These collaborations have resulted in interdisciplinary centers, institutes, and programs that are often unique or the first of their kind.

Our alumni go on to work with...

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