| Public Policy, MPP at George Mason University | |
| Course Duration | 1 Years |
| Course Intake | January, August |
| Course Details Website Link | Visit Website |
| Course Level | Postgraduate |
| Tution Fees | $ 50,437 |
| English Language Requirment | |
| IELTS | 6.5 |
| TOEFL | 88 |
| PTE | 59 |
The master of public policy leads to a degree for aspiring or experienced professionals who seek career advancement through cutting-edge education and training in policy analysis and development in increasingly technical and global environments. The program prepares students to be reflective practitioners who develop, implement, manage, analyze, evaluate, and effect innovative change in the public and private sectors through a course of study that emphasizes the fundamentals of policy development; the role of technology, analytic assessment, and modeling for policy evaluation; and the implications of international and global perspectives on policy formation. Courses are offered primarily in late afternoon and evening to fit the schedules of busy professionals.
Total credits: 36-39
George Mason University Highlights
| College Type | Public |
| Establishment Year | 1972 |
| Campus Setting | Suburban |
| Location | Fairfax, Virginia |
| Total Students | 37,000+ |
| Mode of Program | Full-time/ Part-time/ Online |
| Student/Faculty Ratio | 17:1 |
| Average Class Size | Less than 20 |
| Campus Housing | Available |
| Acceptance Rate | 87% |
| Retention Rate | 86% |
| Graduation Rate | 71% |
| Financial Aid | Scholarship |
George Mason University Cost of Attendance
The table below shows the cost of attendance at George Mason University for 2020-21:
| Fee Type | Undergraduate (Amount in USD) | Graduate (Amount in USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Full-time) | 32,970 | 25,430 |
| Room and Meal plan | 12,090 (On-campus) 12,786 (Off-campus) |
20,400 (Off-campus) |
| Transportation | 1,260 (On-campus) 2,334 (Off-campus) |
2,334 (Off-campus) |
| Personal Expenses | 2,336 (On-campus) 4,238 (Off-campus) |
4,238 (Off-campus) |
| Additional Costs | 1,278 | 1,278 |
| Average Tuition Fee Per Year | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $ 38,810 |
| Postgraduate | 39,140 |
| Cost Per Year | |
| Overall cost of living | $ 4,467 |
| Campus accommodation | $ 9,804 |
| * Please note that fees may vary. Always check the exact cost of the program and bear in mind likely additional expenses. | |
| English score required | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Undergraduate | 6.5 |
| IELTS Postgraduate | 6.5 |
| TOEFL Undergraduate | 80 |
| TOEFL Postgraduate | 80 |
| * Please note that minimum score required for English language may vary from course to couse.Always check exact requirement for the programme. | |
| University Contact Details |
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| Address |
| 4400 University Drive,MSN 4C3 Fairfax 4400 University Drive 22030 |
| oips@gmu.edu |
| Phone |
| 703-993-2970 |