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George Fox University

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Newberg, Oregon 97132

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College town

Known for business

George Fox University is a private institution in Newberg with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1170, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 2.5K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

69% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $59,761 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $29,981.

Established
1891
Motto
Christianity and Culture
Type
Private university
Conference
Division III level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Division
Division III

Campus Visits

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96%Acceptance
1170SAT Avg
2,505Students
15:1Student:Faculty
69%Grad Rate
$59,761Earnings 10yr
$29,981Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

George Fox University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate96.4%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1170

Reading & WritingMid: 620
540670
MathMid: 600
530660

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 23
1728

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

96.4%

Trend

SAT Avg

1170

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$40,940
Room & Board$13,600
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$55,456
Average Net Price$29,981
Median Debt at Graduation$24,250
Monthly Payment (10yr)$257

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$19,909
$30–48K$23,048
$48–75K$25,491
$75–110K$29,546
$110K+$34,826

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$29,981

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

4200.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

16

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (93)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,505
Gender Split
59% / 41%
Women / Men
First Generation
28%
Pell Grant Recipients
27%

Race & Ethnicity

White 66%
Black 2%
Hispanic 16%
Asian 5%
Two+ 8%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate68.7%
Freshman Retention77.4%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$53,568
8 Years$55,771
10 Years$59,761

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$41,400
Men
$64,400

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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Varsity Sports — Bruins

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

110Above Average

Estimated from OR state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

Portlandpop. 650K
20 mi(35 min)
Seattlepop. 740K
162 mi(281 min)
San Franciscopop. 870K
521 mi(903 min)

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