George Fox University

6/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Newberg, OR
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#6 Best Private Colleges in Oregon

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Overview

Total enrollment

4,916

Location Newberg, Oregon
Website georgefox.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Town Fringe
Religious Affiliation Friends

Best Colleges Rank

#418

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

George Fox University is a private Christian institution situated in Newberg, Oregon, approximately 25 miles southwest of Portland in the Willamette Valley. Founded in 1891 by Quaker pioneers as Pacific Academy, the university operates from a main campus characterized by red-brick buildings and modern academic facilities spread across 108 acres. The university maintains a comprehensive academic program with notable strengths in engineering, nursing, business, and counseling psychology, while adhering to its Christian foundation through required faith-based coursework. Traditional undergraduate students are required to live on campus for three years, with housing options including traditional residence halls, apartments, and campus houses. George Fox competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Bruins, participating in the Northwest Conference.

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Ratings

George Fox University is rated within the top 42% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10.

Overall Rating

6 out of 10
Academics

7 out of 10
Resources

6 out of 10
Outcomes

7 out of 10
Value

5 out of 10

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Rankings

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Difficult

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1070/1340
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 20/29
GPA 3.7

Acceptance Rate

93.5%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 18.1%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$42,750

Costs for George Fox University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$42,750
Books and Supplies		$1,200
Other Fees		$720
Room and Board		$14,060
Budget for Other Expenses		$4,400
Total One Year Cost		$63,130

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$49,000 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

62% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at George Fox University are Business, General Studies, and Visual and Performing Arts. 29% of students major in Business, 12% in General Studies, and 8% in Visual and Performing Arts.