School Overview

George Fox University has a Friends religious affiliation.

The school's main campus is located at the edge of a large city (in Newberg, OR). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral (and professional) degree.

Contacting the School

414 N Meridian St
Newberg, OR 97132
Main Phone: (503) 538-8383
Web Site: www.georgefox.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 2,027 (full-time equivalent) students. In Fall 2002, 115 male students and 204 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 36.1% of the student body, while females made up 63.9%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (1)%, Hispanic (3)%, Asian (2)%, and Native American (1)%.

School Selectivity

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 500. One quarter of students scored at least 621.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 490 or higher. One fourth of students scored 610 or higher.

Degree Levels

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctor's Degree
• First-Professional Degree

Degree Programs

Business And Management

• Accounting
• Business Administration
• Business Economics
• Human Resource
• Information Technology

• General Communications
• Public Relations
• Radio And Television Broadcasting

• Computer And Information Sciences

• Curriculum And Instruction
• Educational Administration
• Teacher

• General Engineering

• General English Language

• History
• International Relations
• Sociology

• Other Interdisciplinary Studies

• Health And Fitness

• Biology

• Romance Language And Literature

• Mathematics

• Fine Arts
• Music

• Philosophy

• Chemistry

• Clinical Psychology
• Counseling Psychology
• General Psychology
• Other Psychology

• Social Work

• Apparel Marketing

• Bible Study
• Pastoral Counseling
• Religious Education
• Theological And Ministerial Studies

School Accreditation

George Fox University reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

George Fox University is accredited regionally by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges Commission on Colleges (NWASC).

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

George Fox University belongs to the following athletic conferences:

• (for basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for basketball, baseball, and track & field.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

• Remedial assistance
• AP credits
• Credit for life experience
• Distance learning options
• Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

• Student employment services
• Career counseling
• Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

Admission Requirements

• High-school GPA is required.
• Secondary school record is required.
• Standardized test scores are required.
• Recommendations are required.
• The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

• Secondary school rank is recommended.
• A college preparatory program is recommended.

• A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.