Quick Facts

George Fox University is a nationally-recognized, Christian institution that equips students for exceptional life outcomes.

Founded in Newberg, Oregon, we’re the largest private university in the state and have been changing student lives through our Be Known promise since 1891.

2024-2025 Enrollment

Program Enrollment
Traditional Undergraduate 2,453
Accelerated Online Degree Program 305
Graduate 1,566

Total: 4,324 students

In Person & Online
Areas of Study

60+

Undergraduate Programs

21

Graduate Programs

7

Accelerated Online Degree Programs

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17:1

Student-to-faculty ratio

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37,295

Total alumni

in 51 countries and all 50 states

Faith
And Spiritual Life

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93%

of traditional undergraduate students say being a part of the George Fox community is helping them grow in their relationship with Jesus (2025)


200

hours of worship, Bible study, prayer and service opportunities available throughout the year

Financial Aid
at George Fox

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100%

of traditional undergraduate students
receive financial aid

17.4% less in student loans
at graduation than the national average ($24,250 vs. $29,374)

$46,540,809
total amount of institutional aid awarded in 2023-24

3.7 average GPA
of incoming freshmen (on a 4.0 scale)

Our Location
The Pacific Northwest

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90 minutes to the mountains

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45 minutes to the city

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90 minutes to the beach

Travel Abroad
Opportunities

40+

Travel abroad locations

More than 50% of students use their passport before graduation

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Student
Athletics & Activities

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23 NCAA Division-III athletic programs

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35 NCAA team and individual national championship

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51 student clubs and activities

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1,200 students who participated in intramurals

Career & Academic
Planning

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More than 4,023 appointments between students and their Career and Academic Planning coaches (2023-24)