#114 nationally · R1 · Virginia

George Mason University research spending

George Mason University spent $252M on research and development in fiscal year 2023, ranking #114 among US R1 and R2 universities and #4 in Virginia.

$252Mtotal R&D, FY2023
#114of 297 nationally
#4 of 10in Virginia (11% of the state's listed total)
Nomedical school

Nearest peers by research spending

RankUniversityStateTierR&D
111Tulane University of Louisiana MedLAR1$258M
112Thomas Jefferson University MedPAR2$258M
113Rice UniversityTXR1$255M
114George Mason UniversityVAR1$252M
115Wayne State University MedMIR1$251M
116Tufts University MedMAR1$247M
117University of Central Florida MedFLR1$247M

Research office

Funding opportunities, sponsored programs, and research development for George Mason University run through its research office: https://www.gmu.edu/research

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Questions

How much does George Mason University spend on research?
George Mason University reported $252M in total research and development expenditures in fiscal year 2023, per the NSF HERD Survey.
Where does George Mason University rank nationally for research spending?
#114 of the 297 R1 and R2 universities listed here, and #4 of 10 in Virginia.
Is George Mason University an R1 university?
George Mason University is classified R1 (very high research spending and doctorate production) in the 2025 Carnegie Classification.