George Fox University Announces Fastest Pathway to a Bachelor’s Degree in the State

The university will offer Oregon’s first 90-credit bachelor’s degree, allowing online students to graduate faster while saving 25% on tuition.

NEWBERG, Ore – Starting in the fall of 2026, George Fox University will offer 90-credit online bachelor’s degrees, providing Oregon’s fastest college pathway for working adults and online students.

Approved by the region’s accrediting body, the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), the 90-credit bachelors will allow students to save about three semesters of classes and 25% on tuition costs. The innovative accelerated model provides a more efficient, student-centered pathway by cutting 30 credits of elective requirements while maintaining the full general education core and all major coursework.

This allows students who transfer to George Fox's Accelerated Online Degree Program with an associate degree to complete their bachelor’s degree in as few as 16 months. Students with no college credit can graduate in as few as 24 months.

“For decades, the 120-credit hour requirement has been the immovable standard of the American bachelor's degree,” says Brian Doak, vice president of digital programs and academic innovation. “However, for many working parents, first-generation students and financially strapped learners, a bachelor’s degree’s final 30 credits of electives represent a significant barrier of thousands of dollars and an extra year of debt. We want these programs to attract students who might not otherwise be able to afford the time or tuition required to attain a George Fox education.”

With more than four decades of experience designing innovative programs for working adults, George Fox is well-positioned to offer streamlined degrees. The Accelerated Online Degree program is designed for adult students whose significant work and life experiences already encompass skills traditionally taught in the elective courses.

Ninety percent of students who start degrees in the accelerated online program graduate, thanks to the flexible format, personalized advising, supportive faculty, exceptional digital design, and discounted tuition. These students also benefit from free textbooks and no additional online course fees, further lowering the barrier to entry for adult learners.

“In the Accelerated Online Degree program, our students often bring decades of experience to the classroom,” said Jennie Harrop, associate dean of George Fox Digital. “This is just one of the many ways we are recognizing the valuable learning they’ve already done while focusing their time at George Fox on the transformative, whole-person education that will impact their lives and career for years to come.”

George Fox’s 90-credit bachelor’s degrees will be offered in the following online majors:

• Cybersecurity
• Data Analytics
• Healthcare Administration
• General Studies
• Management and Organizational Leadership
• Project Management
• Psychology & Mental Health Studies

“The 90-credit degrees are designed to support the same outcomes as our traditional programs – workforce entry, career advancement, and preparation for graduate study – while expanding access for adults balancing significant life responsibilities,” says Doak. “With strong academic oversight and robust student support systems already in place, the university is well-positioned to implement these offerings while upholding our commitment to excellence and our Be Known promise.”

To learn more about George Fox’s Accelerated Online Degrees or to apply for the fall 2026 term, visit georgefox.edu/online.

Contact

Brian Doak

Vice President of Digital Programs & Academic Innovation

bdoak@georgefox.edu