George Mason University
MottoFreedom and Learning
TypePublic university
EstablishedOctober 1, 1949
Academic affiliations
APLU
ORAU
SURA
EndowmentUS$85.4 million (December 2017)
PresidentÁngel Cabrera
ProvostS. David Wu
Academic staff
2,609 total (1,260 full-time; 1,349 part-time)
Administrative staff
2,497 total (763 administrative faculty; 1,734 classified staff)
Students35,047
Undergraduates24,149 (2017–2018)
Postgraduates10,358 (2017–2018)
Location
Arlington, VA, US; Fairfax, VA, US; Front Royal, VA, US; Prince William, VA, US; Songdo, South Korea

Coordinates: 38°49′52″N 77°18′29″W / 38.831°N 77.308°W / 38.831; -77.308
CampusSuburban, 1,148 acres (4.65 km2) total across 4 campuses
953 acres (3.86 km2) Fairfax Campus
ColorsGreen and Gold
         
NicknamePatriots
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division I – A-10
MascotThe Patriot
Websitegmu.edu