George Fox University: Review & Facts

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George Fox University is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 4,030 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1885 and is the only school located in Newberg, Oregon.

George Fox University is affiliated with Friends Church.

Academic Offerings

Bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, and doctoral degree are offered at George Fox University.

Majors
Offered
91
George Fox University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 91 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Psychology, Management, Business, and Medical. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. However, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at George Fox University is fair at 79% (above Oregon average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
79%
Good
The graduation rate at George Fox University is average: 67%.

Student to faculty ratio at George Fox University is pretty decent - 15:1. Learn more information about faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is extremely high - around $38,900 per year. The additional fees at George Fox University beyond tuition are about $700; this totals $39,600 per academic year.

Read the details about George Fox University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
92%
Easy
According to recent data, 3,542 applications were submitted and 3,249 were accepted, so it is very easy to get accepted at this school.

The college might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at George Fox University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$7,400
High
George Fox University offers a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at George Fox University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D
Unsafe
George Fox University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 1,400 students, which offers a reasonable on-campus housing option. The room price is a bit high, around $7,400 per year.

Based on the college crime data, George Fox University appears to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

George Fox University Location and Address

Postal Address:
George Fox University
414 N Meridian St
Newberg, Oregon
97132, USA
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