George Fox University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2649 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #743 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #681 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #12 of 31 | In Oregon |
| #408 of 1,139 | For Military science |
| Top50% | For 13 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Friends
- Acceptance rate
- 92%
- Undergraduates
- 2,531
- Graduates
- 1,497
- Male:Female Ratio
- 37:63
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.georgefox.edu
George Fox University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
George Fox University has an acceptance rate of 92% and is among the 34% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 92% | 91% | 93% |
| Applicants | 3,542 | 1,494 | 2,043 |
| Admissions | 3,249 | 1,354 | 1,891 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 626 | 281 | 345 |
1,648 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
748 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
60 or 10%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1020
or below
75% of them
had 1290
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in George Fox University are 1020-1290 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
36 or 6%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 22
or below
75% of them
had 28
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in George Fox University are 22-28 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 2677 (67%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 567 (14%) |
| Two or more races | 272 (7%) |
| Asian | 212 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 160 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 92 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 19 (0.5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 12 (0.3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 6 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend George Fox University is $28,840 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $20,659 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $23,216 |
| $48-75K | $23,249 |
| $75-110K | $27,139 |
| $110K+ | $33,015 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $38,860 | $15,516 |
| Tuition in-state | $38,860 | $15,516 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $38,860 | $15,516 |
| Fee in-district | $680 | $135 |
| Fee in-state | $680 | $135 |
| Fee out-of-state | $680 | $135 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,380 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,050 |
| Room charge | $7,400 |
| Meal charge | $5,650 |
George Fox University majors
George Fox University has granted 713 bachelor's degrees across 59 programs, 394 master's across 12 programs, and 138 doctorate degrees across 6 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at George Fox University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 69 | 41 | 9 |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 110 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 70 | ||
| Counseling Psychology | 63 | ||
| Clinical Psychology | 33 | 26 | |
| Social Work | 21 | 35 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 52 | ||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 42 | ||
| Education, General | 41 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 36 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 35 | ||
| Behavioral Sciences | 33 | ||
| Pastoral Studies & Counseling | 28 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 27 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 26 | ||
| Psychology, General | 26 | ||
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | 26 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 23 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 19 | ||
| Accounting and Business & Management | 18 | ||
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 16 | ||
| Project Management | 16 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 15 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 14 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 14 | ||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 14 | ||
| Organizational Communication, General | 13 | ||
| Illustration | 12 | ||
| Divinity & Ministry | 11 | ||
| English Language and Literature & Letters, Other | 11 | ||
| Sociology, General | 11 | ||
| Financial Planning and Services | 10 | ||
| Biochemistry | 9 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 9 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 9 | ||
| History, General | 9 | ||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 8 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 8 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 8 | ||
| Graphic Design | 8 | ||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 3 | 4 | |
| Interior Design | 7 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 7 | ||
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | 7 | ||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 6 | ||
| Finance, General | 6 | ||
| Information Science & Studies | 6 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 5 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 5 | ||
| Cognitive Science, General | 4 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 4 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 4 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 4 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 4 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 3 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 3 | ||
| Economics, General | 3 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 3 | ||
| Music, General | 3 | ||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 3 | ||
| Writing, General | 3 | ||
| Human Services, General | 2 | ||
| Missions & Missionary Studies | 2 | ||
| Religious Education | 2 | ||
| Broadcast Journalism | 1 | ||
| Health Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Journalism | 1 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Philosophy | 1 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 | ||
| Recording Arts Technology & Technician | 1 | ||
| Youth Ministry | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 713 | 394 | 138 |
George Fox University has a graduation rate of 71%, which is among the 21% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 71% | 70% | 73% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
George Fox University has published 1,868 scientific papers with 11,677 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Philosophy, Law, Sociology, Psychology, Environmental Science, Medicine, History, and Computer Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 10 | 30 |
| 1992 | 11 | 30 |
| 1993 | 12 | 36 |
| 1994 | 14 | 54 |
| 1995 | 19 | 50 |
| 1996 | 25 | 36 |
| 1997 | 34 | 38 |
| 1998 | 17 | 53 |
| 1999 | 22 | 61 |
| 2000 | 31 | 59 |
| 2001 | 16 | 65 |
| 2002 | 37 | 88 |
| 2003 | 57 | 89 |
| 2004 | 29 | 102 |
| 2005 | 43 | 145 |
| 2006 | 58 | 168 |
| 2007 | 75 | 196 |
| 2008 | 62 | 251 |
| 2009 | 87 | 267 |
| 2010 | 71 | 340 |
| 2011 | 69 | 368 |
| 2012 | 79 | 463 |
| 2013 | 88 | 520 |
| 2014 | 97 | 424 |
| 2015 | 124 | 522 |
| 2016 | 97 | 538 |
| 2017 | 60 | 483 |
| 2018 | 69 | 629 |
| 2019 | 63 | 722 |
| 2020 | 77 | 984 |
| 2021 | 50 | 1063 |
| 2022 | 54 | 1135 |
| 2023 | 46 | 1084 |
George Fox University alumni
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Herbert Hoover
- Occupations
- mining engineerbusinesspersonwriterpoliticianstatesperson
- Biography
-
Herbert Clark Hoover was an American politician who served as the 31st president of the United States from 1929 to 1933. A member of the Republican Party, he held office during the onset of the Great Depression. A wealthy mining engineer before his presidency, Hoover led the wartime Commission for Relief in Belgium, served as the director of the U.S. Food Administration, and served as the U.S. secretary of commerce.
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Ken Carter
- Occupations
- businesspersonbasketball coach
- Biography
-
Kenny Ray Carter is an American business owner, education activist and former high school basketball coach.
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Mark Hatfield
- Occupations
- peace activistdeanwriterpolitical scientistpolitician
- Biography
-
Mark Odom Hatfield was an American politician and educator from the state of Oregon. A Republican, he served eight years as Governor of Oregon, followed by 30 years as one of its United States senators, including time as chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee. A native Oregonian, he served in the United States Navy in the Pacific Theater during World War II after graduating from Willamette University. After the war he earned a graduate degree from Stanford University before returning to Oregon and Willamette as a professor.
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Christine Drazan
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Christine Renee Drazan is an American politician who served in the Oregon House of Representatives from the 39th district from 2019 to 2022, as a member of the Republican Party. During her tenure in the state house she served as the minority leader from 2019 to 2021. She was the Republican nominee in the 2022 Oregon gubernatorial election, which she lost to Democrat Tina Kotek.
General info
| Founded | 1891 |
|---|---|
| Colors | old gold, navy blue |
| Academic calendar | August to April |
| Total FTE staff | 649 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 414 N Meridian St Newberg, Oregon, 97132 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 25,000 |
| Phone | 5035388383 |