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 (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.
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.
George Fox offers numerous graduate-level degree programs, including psychology, business, education, and theology.
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| Percent of Students International: | 1% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 44% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
| 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% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 87% (Selective) |
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| 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 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 |
