School of Public Policy

George Mason University is an innovative, entrepreneurial institution with global distinction in more than 200 academic fields. Located in Northern Virginia near Washington DC, it has 33,000 students from 136 countries. Named a top Up-and-Coming University by U.S. News & World Report and a "Best Value in Public Colleges" by Kiplinger's Personal Finance, it is a leading example of a modern, public research university.