George Mason University Ranking
Overall Ranking Accuracy Score
George Mason University Average Ranking Based on Top 8 Ranking Organizations
Quantum Ranking
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Historical Position
Since 1980
World 2025
Avg Position in World
Regional 2025
Avg Position in Region
Local 2025
Avg Position Locally
University Ranking Overview: The estimated average ranking of George Mason University
across all ranking organizations for 2025 is 560
th
From 1980, George Mason University was initially rated in UNIRANKS at 176th and has continued to rank George Mason University for 44 years, consistently holding an average position of 247 across nearly all ranking systems. Quantum has compiled 162 ranking records over 44 years, involving 9 international systems. George Mason University was listed at 560th in world, 130th in country and 130rd in region , with the fairest rank in Times Higher Education at 430th, and an atypical rank on US News at 140th. In total, we believe George Mason University merits a rank of 247, with additional insights on each rank and system detailed below.
Ranking Score On Each Ranking Organization 2025
430 th
290 th
397 th
George Mason University ranking in each ranking system
| Ranking System | Ranking Since | Avg. Position |
2025 Position In World |
2025 Position In Region |
2025 Position In Country |
| 4icu | 2024 | 78 | 78 | 68 | 61 |
| Webometrices | 2004 | 190.67 | 227 | 105 | 93 |
| US News | 2002 | 193.17 | 235 | 115 | 103 |
| Shanghai ARWU | 2003 | 258.64 | 290 | 90 | 78 |
| Round Ranking | 2010 | 351.53 | 397 | 119 | 101 |
| Times Higher Education | 2012 | 334.62 | 430 | 111 | 92 |
| SCIMAGO | 2009 | 522 | 513 | 142 | 123 |
| CWTS Leiden Ranking | 2024 | 669 | 669 | 185 | 161 |
| CWUR | 2024 | 669 | 669 | 185 | 161 |
| UNIRANKS | 1980 | 246.09 | 847 | 256 | 216 |
| QS | 2013 | 860.08 | 991 | 183 | 139 |
George Mason University ranking accuracy and historical overview in each ranking system
| Ranking System | Records Since | 2025 Position | NO Years | Average Position | Ranking Accuracy | Unusual Spike |
| UNIRANKS | 1980 | 847 | 44 | 246.09 | Unreasonable | 2022 |
| Times Higher Education | 2012 | 430 | 13 | 334.62 | Highly Accurate | Not detected |
| Shanghai ARWU | 2003 | 290 | 22 | 258.64 | Within the Range | Not detected |
| SCIMAGO | 2009 | 513 | 15 | 522 | Highly Accurate | Not detected |
| US News | 2002 | 235 | 18 | 193.17 | Within the Range | 2005, 2021 |
| Round Ranking | 2010 | 397 | 15 | 351.53 | Highly Accurate | Not detected |
| Webometrices | 2004 | 227 | 21 | 190.67 | Within the Range | Not detected |
| QS | 2013 | 991 | 12 | 860.08 | Unreasonable | Not detected |
| 4icu | 2024 | 78 | 1 | 78 | Unreasonable | Not detected |
| CWUR | 2024 | 669 | 1 | 669 | Within the Range | Not detected |
| CWTS Leiden Ranking | 2024 | 669 | 1 | 669 | Within the Range | Not detected |
Position score since 1980 - 2025
George Mason University Position on all 1980 - 2025
Position score since 1980 - 2025
Ranking on Top 8 Ranking Organizations as in
George Mason University Ranking on Top 8 Ranking Organizations as in
George Mason University Ranking in UNIRANKS
UNIRANKS Rankings 1980: George Mason University initially ranked 176th in 1980 has consistently held an average position of 246.09 in UNIRANKS for the past 44 years. However, there has been a suspicious and abrupt spike from a widely recognized position of 246.09 to an unexpected 785th in UNIRANKS.
George Mason University Ranking in Times Higher Education
Times Higher Education Rankings 2012: George Mason University, first achieving a 325th ranking from Times Higher Education in 2012, has since maintained an average 334.62 ranking in Times Higher Education over the last 13 years.
George Mason University Ranking in Shanghai ARWU
Shanghai ARWU Rankings 2003: From its initial 298th ranking by Shanghai ARWU in 2003, George Mason University has preserved a consistent average of 258.64 over 22 years.
George Mason University Ranking in SCIMAGO
SCIMAGO Rankings 2009: George Mason University, which was ranked 378th by SCIMAGO in 2009, has held a steady average of 522 in SCIMAGO for 15 years.
George Mason University Ranking in US News
US News Rankings 2002: Since being ranked 141st by US News in 2002, George Mason University has consistently secured an average 193.17 position in US News over 18 years. Nonetheless, there was an unexpected and dubious spike from 193.17 to 140th in US News.
George Mason University Ranking in Round Ranking
Round Ranking Rankings 2010: George Mason University's initial 275th ranking by Round Ranking in 2010 has led to a long-standing average of 351.53 over 15 years in Round Ranking.
George Mason University Ranking in Webometrices
Webometrices Rankings 2004: Beginning with a 181st ranking from Webometrices in 2004, George Mason University has maintained an average 190.67 in Webometrices for 21 years.
George Mason University Ranking in QS
QS Rankings 2013: Since its 643rd placement by QS in 2013, George Mason University has upheld a steady 860.08 average in QS across 12 years.
George Mason University Ranking in 4icu
4icu Rankings 2024: George Mason University, which was ranked 78th by 4icu in 2024, has held a steady average of 78 in 4icu for 1 years.
George Mason University Ranking in CWUR
CWUR Rankings 2024: George Mason University initially ranked 669th in 2024 has consistently held an average position of 669 in CWUR for the past 1 years.
George Mason University Ranking in CWTS Leiden Ranking
CWTS Leiden Ranking Rankings 2024: George Mason University initially ranked 669th in 2024 has consistently held an average position of 669 in CWTS Leiden Ranking for the past 1 years.
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