George Fox University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Town: Fringe
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,358
Religious affiliation	Protestant
Student to faculty ratio	16 to 1
Acceptance rate	82%
Students retention rate	82%
On-time graduation rate	70%

Located in Newberg, Oregon, George Fox is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 82% indicates that George Fox is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

George Fox University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at George Fox is 16-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Oregon is 15-to-1, while the national average is 12-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

George Fox boasts an impressive student retention rate of 82% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 74% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

82.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$38,520

Cost of attendance at George Fox University in 2022 for students from Oregon.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Oregon's average	$11,345
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$38,520

Cost of attendance at George Fox University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Oregon's average	$30,794
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 94 of freshman students at George Fox University received on average $21,534 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$21,534

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	120	25%	$4,756	$570,773
Other Federal Grant	121	25%	$5,351	$647,501
State Grant/Scholarships	62	13%	$3,739	$231,847
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	441	93%	$19,882	$8,768,079
Total Grant & Scholarships	448	94%	$21,534	$9,647,427

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of George Fox University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of George Fox University students is 69.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 72.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 65.3%.

69.5%

asian 73.5% 25 students
African American 41.2% 7 students
white 72.1% 303 students
unknown 100.0% 4 students
hawaiian 66.7% 4 students
hispanic 60.9% 42 students
International Students 70.0% 7 students
Mixed Race 64.2% 34 students

Sport Conferences

Football Northwest Conference
Baseball Northwest Conference
Basketball Northwest Conference
Track and Cross Country Northwest Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

George Fox University provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

George Fox University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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