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Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities at George Mason University

Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how GMU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in liberal arts / sciences & humanities.

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• Available Degrees
• Rankings
• Student Demographics
• Related Majors

Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Degrees Available at GMU

• Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities
• Doctorate Degree in Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities

GMU Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Rankings

Ranked at #9 in College Factual's most recent rankings, GMU is in the top 1% of the country for liberal arts / sciences & humanities students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools	9
Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Bachelor’s Degree Schools	13

Popularity of Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities at GMU

During the 2021-2022 academic year, George Mason University handed out 321 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 357 degrees were handed out.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities from GMU Cost?

GMU Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at GMU paid an average of $1,427 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $420 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

	In State	Out of State
Tuition	$10,095	$34,259
Fees	$3,720	$3,720
Books and Supplies	$1,278	$1,278
On Campus Room and Board	$15,151	$15,151
On Campus Other Expenses	$3,504	$3,504

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GMU Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Bachelor’s Program Diversity

For the most recent academic year available, 40% of liberal arts / sciences & humanities bachelor's degrees went to men and 60% went to women.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a bachelor's in liberal arts / sciences & humanities.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	57
Black or African American	32
Hispanic or Latino	53
White	139
Non-Resident Aliens	8
Other Races	32

Does GMU Offer an Online BA in Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities?

If you’re interested in online learning, you’re in luck. GMU does offer online classes in its liberal arts / sciences & humanities bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the GMU Online Learning page.

Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Student Diversity at GMU

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts / sciences & humanities majors at George Mason University.

Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Majors

Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.

Major	Annual Graduates
Liberal Arts General Studies	322

Most Popular Majors Related to Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Social Sciences	739
English Language & Literature	187
Communication & Journalism	181
History	113
Foreign Languages & Linguistics	36

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References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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