George Fox University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Share this school

About George Fox University

School Type: Private

Religious Affiliation: Friends

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: No

Accreditation: regional

George Fox University is a small private university located on a suburban campus in Newberg, Oregon. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,559, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 83%. The university offers 77 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 69%, and a student-faculty ratio of 16:1. Tuition and fees for students are $37,840.

Newberg, OR

$37,840

Avg tuition

Let's Take the Next Step

Learn more about George Fox University to see if it's right for you.

Search all programs
BestColleges.com

Rankings

Learn more about how this school compares to other schools with rankings by BestColleges.

Admissions Breakdown

83%

Acceptance Rate Insight

83% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

82%

Retention Rate Insight

82% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

69%

Graduation Rate Insight

69% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresConsidered (not required)

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankRecommended

Letter of recommendationRecommended

High school GPARequired

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRecommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile19-27

SAT 25th-75th Percentile1090-1350

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

5k

Students enrolled

49%

Online student enrollment

16:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

OnlineCheck Bold
On-campusCheck Bold
HybridCheck Bold
InternationalCheck Bold

Demographics

White

69%

Unknown

1%

Black

3%

Hispanic

13%

Two or more races

7%

Non-U.S. Citizen

0%

Asian

5%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

25% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

25%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

5

Total Online Enrollment

2,113

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

95% On-campus

5% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesCheck Bold50% online

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sCheck Bold4% online

Graduate CertificateX BoldNot offered

Master'sCheck Bold6% online

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

25%

State Grant Aid

13%

Institution Grant Aid

93%

Pell Grant

25%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$5,351
State Grant Aid$3,739
Institution Grant Aid$19,882
Pell Grant Aid$4,379

Financial Outlook

$24k

Average student debtafter graduation

$42k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

17.4%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • All Track Combined
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Other Sports
  • Soccer
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Lacrosse
  • Softball
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

#ProgramsBAMADoc
1Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
3Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
4Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services.
5Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
6Education.
7Engineering.
8English Language And Literature/Letters.
9Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
10Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences.
11Health Professions And Related Programs.
12History
13History.
14Mathematics And Statistics.
15Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
16Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies.
17Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
18Philosophy And Religious Studies.
19Physical Sciences.
20Psychology.
21Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
22Social Sciences.
23Theology And Religious Vocations.
24Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.