George Fox University

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The mission of the university from its beginning has been to demonstrate the meaning of Jesus Christ by offering a caring educational community in which each individual may achieve the highest intellectual and person growth, and by participating responsibly in our world's concerns.

George Fox University

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George Fox University (GFU) is a Christian university of the liberal arts & sciences, and professional studies located in Newberg, Oregon, United States. Founded as a school for Quakers in 1885, the private school has more than 3,000 students combined between its main campus and several satellite sites. Graduate studies include psychology, business, education, and theology. George Fox has an endowment of over $20 million. The 85 acre main campus is located near downtown Newberg close to the junction of Oregon Route 99W and Oregon Route 219. George Fox competes athletically at the NCAA Division III in the Northwest Conference. Known as the Bruins, the school colors are navy blue and old gold.

History

The university was founded in Newberg, Oregon, in 1885 by Quaker pioneers, originally serving as Friends Pacific Academy for several years before becoming a college in 1891 as Pacific College. In 1893, the school was incorporated as a joint-stock company and became a four-year school in 1925. Herbert Hoover’s uncle Dr. H. J. Minthorn served as the school’s first president, and Hoover was an early student at the academy.

The school’s name was changed to George Fox College in 1949 to honor the founder of the Quaker movement. In 1996, the college merged with Western Evangelical Seminary to form George Fox University. Today, nearly 3,200 students attend classes on the university’s campus in Newberg, at its Portland, Salem, and Boise centers, and at other teaching sites in Oregon.

The Bruin mascot name comes from a real bear cub found in 1887, in the Coast Range's foothills near Carlton, about 15 miles west of Newberg. The cub's mother had been shot and a student from Pacific Academy found the young bear and brought it back to campus.

Academics

George Fox offers numerous graduate-level degree programs, including psychology, business, education, and theology.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Northwest
Setting:
Small Town Setting
Type:
Private
Affiliation:
Friends
Size:
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Bruins

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
1,717
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
100%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 21,710
Students Receiving Aid:
92%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 40
Selectivity:
Selective
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Students

General
Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 100%
Part-Time 0%
Men vs. Women
Women 63%
Men 37%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 80%
Other 14%
Hispanic 3%
Asian 3%
African-American 0%
Geography
In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 62%
Out-of-State 38%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Oregon 62%
Washington 20%
California 5%
Hawaii 2%
Idaho 2%
Percent of Students International: 1%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 44%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Basketball (Northwest Conference)
Baseball (Northwest Conference)
Track (Northwest Conference)
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 21,710    
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 21,400    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 310    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 1,775 29%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 2,918 9%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 3,151 89%  
Student Loans:
$ 2,505 77%  
Any Aid:
  92%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 87% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 93%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 490, Math: 500
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 620, Math: 620
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 24%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 20, Verbal: 20, Math: 18
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 26, Verbal: 26, Math: 26

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 40.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Recommended
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Not Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

Degree Programs at George Fox University

Bachelor's Level Majors

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