Tuition & Financial Aid 101
We get this question all the time:
Can I afford a George Fox education?
Spoiler alert: You can! But it’s a fair question to ask. College is a big investment that pays off big in the form of lasting memories, lifelong friends and a rewarding career. But determining what you’ll pay for a four-year degree is often difficult. So let’s try something different: a straightforward explanation of what you’ll pay and what you’ll get.
You can afford a George Fox education
Our campus is made up of students from a wide variety of economic backgrounds. There are many students from families just like yours at George Fox right now!
Family income of all George Fox students who filed FAFSA (2019-20)
- Under $50,000 23
- $50,001-$99,999 27
- $100,000-$149,999 23
- Over $150,000 27
What you’ll get for your investment
In one word: Value. We’re dedicated to making sure your investment is worth every penny. We do this by offering:
- Intentional career preparation starting your freshman year
- Rigorous academics that prepare you for real-world challenges
- Professors who know you by name
- A respected degree in the marketplace
- Opportunities to grow in your faith and serve in your community
- A chance to study abroad and expand your worldview
Add it all up, and it’s clear George Fox is a great value. But don’t just take our word for it:
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What you'll pay
Everyone qualifies for different scholarships and grants, based on GPA and SAT/ACT scores, financial need and more. But we can show you what the average George Fox student pays in two easy steps.
- 1 Start with the "sticker price"
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Take a deep breath – no one pays this sticker price:
100 percent of George Fox traditional undergraduate students receive financial aid. -
George Fox University sticker price
Tuition & fees: $38,370
Room & board: $12,090
Average sticker price for other Northwest Conference schools
Tuition & fees: $45,662
Room & board: $12,037
Average sticker price for similar West Coast schools *
Tuition & fees: $40,392
Room & board: $11,420
- * Students who apply to George Fox are most likely to also apply to these schools: Azusa Pacific, Biola, Concordia, Corban, Gonzaga, Lewis & Clark, Linfield, Northwest Nazarene, Pacific Lutheran, Pacific University, Point Loma, Seattle Pacific, University of Portland, University of Puget Sound, Warner Pacific, Westmont, Whitworth and Willamette.
- 2 Subtract your financial aid package
Merit Scholarships: Up to $16,000 per year
Automatically awarded to qualified admitted students based on academic performance, including SAT or ACT scores and GPA. Merit Scholarship amounts are determined upon admission. For more information please contact your admissions counselor.
Need-based grants: Up to $18,924 per year
Includes grants from both George Fox and state/federal government based on FAFSA
Scholarship Competition: Up to $4,000 per year
Compete for scholarships based on your academic discipline – also see additional scholarships
On-campus student employment: Up to $3,500 per year
Federal student loans: Up to $7,500 per year
Low, fixed interest and no payments while you’re in school
Merit Scholarships: Up to $11,000 per year
Automatically awarded to qualified admitted students based on academic performance, including your college GPA. Merit Scholarship amounts are determined upon admission. For more information please contact your admissions counselor.
Need-based grants: Up to $9,800 per year
Includes grants from both George Fox and state/federal government based on FAFSA
Scholarship Competition: Up to $4,000 per year
Compete for scholarships based on your academic discipline – also see additional scholarships
Oregon Community College Scholarship: $5,000 per year
Students transferring from an Oregon community college with a 3.0 cumulative transfer GPA will automatically receive an additional $5,000 per year.
On-campus student employment: Up to $3,500 per year
Federal student loans: Up to $7,500 per year
Low, fixed interest and no payments while you’re in school
Average Financial Aid Package: $29,200
Sticker Price - Financial Aid Package = Annual Cost
Merit scholarships are awarded at the point of admission. Get started on your fall 2020 application
Questions?
Request more information about scholarships and financial aid at George Fox University.
The George Fox difference
While our average tuition cost is less than most comparable universities, you’ll also pay less in the long run because:
88%
of George Fox graduates finish in four years. That means you’ll skip paying for a fifth year and start earning faster!
$46,950
Average price of fifth year of private university tuition, fees, room & board, not including financial aid (2017-18)
Source: The College Board
$49,785
Average first-year salary for college graduates (2017)
Source: Money Magazine
$96,735
Total potential savings from graduating in four years
George Fox students graduate with less debt and have a lower default rate*
*The student loan default rate is the percentage of students who borrowed to pay for school and did not pay back the loan as agreed.
A George Fox degree is more valuable in the marketplace
Employers highly value the challenging academics and depth of experiences we offer students.
96%
of George Fox graduates have a job or are in graduate school within 12 months
Percentage of students who complete an internship before graduation
George Fox
National average
Percentage of students who travel abroad
George Fox
National average
Source: The Atlantic
Now that you know how tuition and financial aid works, the only question left to ask is, where do you want to spend the next four years? If the answer is George Fox, we can help you make it happen!