George Fox University

Newberg, OR

George Fox University

Newberg, OR

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Tuition & Fees

$44,940

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
660
25th
530
75th
630
25th
490
75th
31
25th
21
75th
26
25th
19
75th
28
25th
22
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undergraduateRatios

40%

male

60%

female

15

students

1

faculty

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Not Selective

91%

acceptance rate

Accepted 3,249
Declined 293
Total Received 3,542
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Private

2,531

undergraduate students

1,497

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1891, George Fox University is a private, Quaker, comprehensive university that emphasizes a strong commitment to faith, learning, and service. It is located on a 108-acre campus in Newberg, Oregon—23 miles from Portland.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 4,028
Established in 1891
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

108-acre campus in Newberg (population: 23,609), 23 miles from Portland; branch campuses in Portland, Redmond, and Salem. Served by bus; major airport and train serve Portland.

  • Campus Setting: Small town

George Fox University
414 North Meridian Street
Newberg, OR
97132

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
53%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
92%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age

Fun Facts

  • For many years the Bruin mascot at George Fox University was more than a campus symbol; the bearskin belonging to the bear that inspired the nickname was physically passed down from class to class. Sometimes it even went on senior class outings! A replica is used today.

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
32%
Top 1/4
60%
Top 1/2
88%
Bottom 1/2
12%
Bottom 1/4
3%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
660
25th
530
75th
630
25th
490
75th
31
25th
21
75th
26
25th
19
75th
28
25th
22

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Common application accepted Yes
Application deadline (priority deadline) January 15
School has early action program Yes
Early action program application deadline November 1
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Not Selective

91%

acceptance rate

Accepted 3,249
Declined 293
Total Received 3,542

Admissions Factors

Required

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Record

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

Not reported

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

99%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$22,432

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $40,940
Housing $7,700
Food $5,900
Additional fees $4,000
Books & supplies $1,200
Total $59,740
Average Financial Aid - $22,432
Total with Avg. Aid $37,308

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $3,715,005
State $1,231,123
Institutional $29,666,220
Other external $1,403,049
Total $36,015,397

Non-need-based

Federal $3,752
State $5,300
Institutional $9,961,057
Other external $280,954
Total $10,251,063

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Financial Aid Office


P: 503 554-2300
sfs@georgefox.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Football yes
Golf yes yes
Lacrosse yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Swimming yes yes
Tennis yes yes
Track and field indoor yes yes
Track and field outdoor yes yes
Track and field x country yes yes
Volleyball yes

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, dodgeball, flag football, floor hockey, indoor soccer, volleyball, walleyball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
NCAA (Division III), Northwest Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Accounting and Business/Management yes
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General yes
Athletic Training/Trainer yes
Behavioral Sciences yes
Bible/Biblical Studies yes yes
Biochemistry yes
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering yes
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes yes
Business/Managerial Economics yes
Chemistry, General yes
Cinematography and Film/Video Production yes
Civil Engineering, General yes
Clinical Psychology yes
Cognitive Science, General yes
Computer Engineering, General yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance yes
Counseling Psychology yes
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services yes
Creative Writing yes
Criminology yes
Divinity/Ministry yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Economics, General yes
Education, General yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes yes
Electrical and Electronics Engineering yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
Engineering, General yes
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology yes
Film/Cinema/Media Studies yes
Finance, General yes
Financial Planning and Services yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes
General Literature yes
Graphic Design yes
Health Teacher Education yes
Health/Health Care Administration/Management yes
History, General yes
Information Science/Studies yes
Interior Design yes
International Business/Trade/Commerce yes
International/Globalization Studies yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling yes
Mathematics, General yes
Mechanical Engineering yes
Missions/Missionary Studies yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes
Music Teacher Education yes
Music, General yes
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other yes
Pastoral Studies/Counseling yes yes yes
Philosophy yes
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching yes
Physician Associate/Assistant yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing yes
Project Management yes
Psychology, General yes
Recording Arts Technology/Technician yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes
Religious Education yes
Social Work yes yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels yes
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other yes
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other yes
Theology/Theological Studies yes yes
Writing, General yes
Youth Ministry yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business Administration
  2. Nursing
  3. Engineering

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Self-designed majors

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-veterinary science

4,028

total students

55%

in-state

45%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

63%

2,531
students

Female
60%
1,515

Male
40%
1,016

37%

1,497
students

Female
67%
1,005

Male
33%
492

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

92%

2,336
students

Female
60%
1,394

Male
40%
942

8%

195
students

Female
62%
121

Male
38%
74

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Student Break-down

< 1%
Nonresident aliens
2%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
5%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
16%
Hispanic/Latino
64%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
7%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.60
High school transcript Recommended of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of All
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Recommended of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Transfer Credits

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens
Countries most often represented China
Ecuador
Kenya
South Korea
Taiwan
Vietnam
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
English lab
Host family program
International student center
Other
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

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