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L ocated in Fairfax, Va., 15 miles from Washington, D.C. 3 7 ,000 students (6,200 residential)

George Mason University is the largest public research university in Virginia, offering a transformative learning experience through experiential, global, and technology-rich education. With a focus on research and innovation, Mason provides opportunities for collaboration with faculty and professionals. The university serves a diverse student population, creating pathways for all to thrive. Mason's national reputation continues to grow, and its proximity to Washington, D.C. provides unique internship and job opportunities. A Mason education is a smart investment, with graduates achieving positive career outcomes. Mason also leads in computing education and is expanding its presence in online education.

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L ocated in Fairfax, Va., 15 miles from Washington, D.C. 3 7 ,000 students (6,200 residential)

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  1. Mason is the largest public research university in Virginia • Located in Fairfax, Va., 15 miles from Washington, D.C. • 37,000 students (6,200 residential) • Students from 130 countries, 50 states • 82undergraduate programs, 89master’s, 39 doctoral, law • 28thMost Innovative – U.S. News & World Report • A Money “best value” college

  2. Fall 2018Enrolled Student Population by Headcount: ~37,000 InState Out ofState Undergraduate Graduate FullTime PartTime 80% 70% 69% 20% 31% 30%

  3. Mason delivers a transformative learning experience • Learning that is experiential, global and technology-rich • Experience gained through research, field work, internships, service learning, study abroad and alternative spring breaks • Opportunities to collaborate with faculty and professionals through the Mason Innovation Exchange (MIX) and other hubs for innovation

  4. Among 131 universities earning top research distinction from Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education $149million in research grants in 2018; goal to reach $225 million in annual research by 2024 Leading research in biomedicine, computer science, cybersecurity, climate change, transnational crime, other pressing issues  More than 300 doctorates conferred in 2018 Mason earns the highest research classification

  5. We serve traditional and nontraditional students ADVANCE partnership with Northern Virginia CC Online education partnerships with Wiley, Online Virginia Network Graduation rates exceed national averages across race, ethnicity andsocioeconomic status 37 percent of 2018 graduates were first in their families to earn four-year degree Mason creates pathways so all can thrive

  6. Manyvoices, one community • Students come from 130 countries, all 50 states • Named among Top 25most diverse national universities by U.S. News & World Report • 35 international student organizations

  7. Fall 2018Undergraduate Student Population by Headcount:~25,500 Underrepresented Racial/Ethnic Other Over Age 25 atEntry Other FirstGeneration Other 13% 36% 51% 1 in2 49% 1 in3 1 in8 64% 87%

  8. MASON'S NATIONAL REPUTATION CONTINUES TOGROW #34 Money Transformative College #97 Money BestValue #25 U.S.News & WorldReport Diversity #54 Forbes BestMid-size Employer #28 U.S.News & WorldReport MostInnovative #49 Forbes PublicUniversities

  9. Mason started with six rooms. Half a century later, it spansnearly 900 acres. • Fairfax Campus:82 undergraduate programs • SciTech Campus in Prince William: Groundbreaking biomedical research • Arlington Campus: Top 50 law school, plus public policy and conflict analysis • Mason in Loudoun: Partnership with NOVA • Smithsonian-Mason School of Conservation in Front Royal, Va. • Mason Korea in Incheon, South Korea

  10. Mason’s proximity to Washington, D.C., creates opportunities • Access to global corporations, government, international agencies, NGOs • Internship and job opportunities • Faculty includes members of Congress, senior government officials, business leaders • Visits from top leaders including presidents, presidential candidates, members of Congress, Supreme Court justices

  11. A Mason education is a smart investment • Graduates among Virginia public university leaders in starting salaries • Named a “Best Value” by Forbes, Money • Best Colleges: Lowest student loan default rate for U.S. public universities • More than 80 percent of Mason degree earners report positive career outcomes within six months of graduation

  12. Mason produces the most computing graduates in Va. • By 2024, Mason plans to triple – to 15,000 – the number of undergraduates (10,000) and graduate students (5,000) enrolled in computing-related fields • Growth aligns with state’s critical need for tech talent • Programs include computer science, computer engineering, information technology, systems engineering, cybersecurity engineering, and information systems and operations management

  13. Mason’s support of Amazon in Arlington • Arlington Campus just a few miles from Amazon’s new headquarters • Mason will expand Arlington Campus to launch the Institute for Digital InnovAtion and the state’s first School of Computing • 1,200 entrepreneurs, researchers, technologists and business leaders will work alongside Mason faculty, student innovators

  14. Mason emerging in online education • Provides flexible learning opportunities through partnerships with Wiley and Online Virginia Network • Estimated 40 million Americans and 1 million Virginians have some college credits but no degree • Mason continues to pursue innovative online education partners to provide access to excellence

  15. GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY — RETURN ON INVESTMENT $40 GMU Transfer* GMU Median wage in thousands of dollars** VM 38 UVA VT 36 JMU 34 VCU ODU CWM 32 RU UMW LU NSU 30 UVA-W CNU 28 VSU 2 $50 $60 $70 $80 $90 $100 Four-year cost in thousands of dollars *GMU Transfer: After attending Northern Virgina Community College for twoyears **Wage data is five-yearaverage Source: State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) $110 $120

  16. HOW GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY’S STUDENT LOAN DEFAULT RATES COMPARE Three-year cohort default rates *excludes Mason 2013 2014 2015 12% 8% 4% 0% National Public four-year Virginia Virginiapublic four-year* Virginiadoctoral universities* Carnegie R1 highestresearch* George Mason University Source: U.S. Department of Education and CarnegieClassification

  17. Student Debt & Repayment Below National Average • 40% of Mason students incurred no debt prior tograduation • Mason’s in-state, undergraduate tuition is 72%of the average tuition for Virginia public, doctoral universities • Mason’s Default Rate is 2.3%compared to a NationalThree-Year Average Default Rate of 7.1% for Public Universities Source: Common Data Set 2018-19,H5 Dept of Education, Three-year default rate (cohort2015) Source: 2018-19 Tuition and Fee Report – Tuition and Total MandatoryFees

  18. Mason is a great place to work • 4,200 benefited employees, total workforce of 11,000 • A Forbes “Best Mid-sized Employer” • A Forbes/Statista “Best Employer for Diversity” • Cited by Best Workplaces for Commuters • Family-friendly winter break • Tuition waivers for employees

  19. Mason Growth Enrollment Number of ResidentialBeds 36000 34000 32000 30000 28000 26000 24000 22000 7000 6000 5000 4000 3000 2000 1000 FY2000 FY2007 FY2017 (Fall2016) FY2000 FY2007 FY2017 TotalBuildings TotalBudget ($ inmillions) 155 150 145 140 135 130 125 120 115 110 1000 800 600 400 200 0 FY2000 FY2007 FY2017 FY2000 FY2007 FY2017 GEORGE MASONUNIVERSITY

  20. Serving Northern Virginia • EagleBank Arena: 10,000-seat venue home to Mason basketball, major concerts, and family entertainment • Center for the Arts: Celebrated performances in music, dance, theater, and fine arts • Hylton Performing Arts Center: Attracts major tours, serves local arts community • Resources available to the public include: Libraries, two aquatic and fitness centers, Recreation and Athletic Complex

  21. Student EnrollmentGrowth VA INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHEREDUCATION STUDENT GROWTH (HEADCOUNT) FALL 2010-FALL2018 5,115 5,500 4,500 3,844 George Mason University has assumed 64.1% of the statewide enrollment growth accommodated inVirginia public four-year institutions since Fall2010. 3,500 Student Growth(HC) 2,317 2,500 1,500 817 328 248 116 500 80 75 41 -500 -290 -476 -1,500 -1,224 -1,249 -1,760 VirginiaInstitutions -2,500 25

  22. Student Success • Innovative learning • Accessible pathways • Return on investment • 100,000 career-ready graduates • Global learning Platform • Community Impact • Innovative engine • Community builder The Mason IDEA • Research and Scholarship • Elevate research • Research of consequence • Faculty and Staff Engagement • Well-being • Diverse academic community • Support teaching and scholarship excellence

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