Case Study: George Mason University
INTO George Mason University has helped transform the Mason campus and expand study abroad opportunities for students worldwide.
Educating more than 35,000 students, George Mason University is the largest public university in the Commonwealth of Virginia. An R1 rated research institution, it is located in one of the most important political, economic and cultural hubs in the world. The university is committed to a more just, free and prosperous world. As such, its international focus is fundamental to its mission. Mason welcomes more than 3,000 international students from 130 countries.
International enrollment
The university partnered with INTO in July 2014 — in order to support continued growth in its international footprint and profile.
Students are supported through a variety of undergraduate and graduate bridging programs, delivered by Mason faculty and supported in a dedicated living and learning center in the heart of the Mason campus. Meanwhile INTO Mason provides access to large numbers of ambitious students throughout the world and provides additional levels of support to ensure those students thrive and succeed.
Since the partnership has begun, Mason has experienced a 64% growth in the number of students.
Economic impact
In 2019, the presence of international students at George Mason generated almost $143.6M in annual economic benefit and supporting more than 1,800 jobs.
Student success
In 2019-20, 97% of all completed Pathway students were eligible to progress at Mason, 96% of whom enrolled.