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George Mason University

George Mason University (GMU) is a large public research university in Fairfax County, Virginia, known for its strong programs in business, information technology, public policy, and the social sciences, plus its location just outside Washington, D.C. Students often rave about the many clubs and organizations, the diverse campus community, the chance to intern in the nation’s capital, and the mix of commuter‑friendly resources with growing residential life.

State

Virginia

Student Population

38,000

Acceptance Rate

87–88%

GPA Range

3.3–3.7

SAT Range

1160–1350

Common Majors

business, information technology, psychology, biology and health sciences

“George Mason feels like a big, diverse campus where you can study in strong Professional‑focused programs and still be close to D.C. internships and events, and many students say they were surprised by how easy it is to get involved through clubs and residence life even though it has a strong commuter vibe.”

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 1

Tuition (no scholarship)

In-state: $9,950; Out-of-state: $35,432

Conference

Atlantic 10 Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

72.85

Avg Women's Scores

75.62

Men's Team Notes

Patriots men posted 291.4 averages over 26 rounds at Mason Rudolph Championship (Stonebridge Golf Links) and Metropolitan Collegiate (TPC of Virginia), securing top-12 finishes with par-5 birdie strength led by upperclassmen. Steady irons fueled contention amid Virginia winds.

Women's Team Notes

Patriot women carded 302.5 scores at Lady Dutch Classic (Bucknell Golf Club) and Fightin' Blue Hen Invitational (New Castle CC), highlighted by top-15s with precise short game from freshmen standouts. Birdie opportunities advanced positioning on challenging East Coast layouts.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Greg Pieczynski

Women's Coach

Greg Pieczynski

Men's Email

gpieczyn@gmu.edu

Women's Email

gpieczyn@gmu.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Greg Pieczynski is George Mason men’s head golf coach, leading the Patriots in the Atlantic 10 Conference. Named to the role in 2020, he has guided the program to improved national rankings and the team’s best conference‑finish in years, while helping several individuals set program‑level records. Pieczynski emphasizes fundamentals, scoring‑oriented play, and a strong, competitive schedule aimed at building a consistent A‑10‑championship‑level, postseason‑capable squad.

Women's Coach Bio

Greg Pieczynski also oversees George Mason women’s golf in the Atlantic 10 as the program’s head golf coach, applying the same developmental philosophy used with the men’s team. He focuses on technical‑skill refinement, short‑game work, and a disciplined practice environment, working to steadily improve the women’s national‑ranking profile and conference‑championship finishes. Under his leadership, the goal is to position George Mason women’s golf as a regular, competitive A‑10 postseason‑level program.

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