Outcomes at GMU
Graduation Rate
70.59%
Transfer-out Rate
15.71%
Retention Rate
85.00%
The graduation rate at George Mason University is 70.59% last year which is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Virginia. 2,237 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 3,169 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is average where the average graduation rate of the schools is 67.60%.
The transfer-out rate is 15.71% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Virginia. The retention rate (full-time students) is 85% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Virginia.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between George Mason University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at George Mason University. 2,237 students have completed and 498 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 125 students still enrolled and 309 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 3,169 | 3,169 |
| Completers | 2,237 (70.59%) | 2,237 |
| Transfer-out | 498 (15.71%) | 498 |
| Still Enrolled | 125 (3.94%) | 125 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 309 (9.75%) | 309 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 1,538 students have completed in 4 years and additional 549 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 1,538 (48.53%) |
626 (40.92%) |
912 (55.64%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 549 (17.32%) |
295 (19.28%) |
254 (15.50%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 150 (4.73%) |
95 (6.21%) |
55 (3.36%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 70.59% (2,237/3,169) | 66.41% (1,016/1,530) | 74.50% (1,221/1,639) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 100.00% (3/3) | 100.00% (1/1) | 100.00% (2/2) |
| Asian | 78.84% (503/638) | 74.44% (233/313) | 83.08% (270/325) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 69.49% (271/390) | 62.14% (87/140) | 73.60% (184/250) |
| Hispanic | 68.80% (236/343) | 66.89% (101/151) | 70.31% (135/192) |
| White | 68.50% (1,011/1,476) | 63.76% (482/756) | 73.47% (529/720) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 50.00% (6/12) | 66.67% (4/6) | 33.33% (2/6) |
| Two or More Race | 66.29% (118/178) | 65.56% (59/90) | 67.05% (59/88) |
| Unknown | 70.00% (21/30) | 63.64% (7/11) | 73.68% (14/19) |