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George Fox University Teaching Programs

George Fox University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Newberg, OR. A Town On The Edge Of An Urban Area offers an ideal setting with access to urban amenities.

George Fox University Rankings

GFU is featured in these rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#4 of 59	State — Oregon
Overall Quality	#51 of 667	Region — Far Western
Overall Quality	#233 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is George Fox University?

Get in touch with GFU are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	414 N Meridian St, Newberg, OR 97132
Phone:	5035388383
Website:	www.georgefox.edu/
Admissions:	www.georgefox.edu/admission/index.html
Financial Aid:	www.georgefox.edu/offices/financial-aid/index.html

How Do I Get Into GFU?

You can apply to GFU online at: https://www.georgefox.edu/college-admissions/apply/index.html

GFU is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for GFU

Here’s what GFU looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into GFU?

GFU has an acceptance rate of 94%, which makes it highly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 18% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

8% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 4% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at GFU, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 560 and 680. Math scores were between 510 and 660.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1070 to 1340. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at GFU ranged between 20 and 29.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at GFU are broken out by gender below.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	1,703	1,607	94%
Women	2,504	2,327	93%

Can I Afford George Fox University?

The average net price after aid at GFU is $29,981. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$40,600
In-State Fees	$720
Out-of-State Tuition	$40,600
Out-of-State Fees	$720
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$41,320
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$41,320

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 20% of students at GFU receive some form of financial aid (605 students).

About 78% of students at GFU receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $24,999 per student.

23% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,478.

Student Loan Debt

54% of GFU undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,809 per year.

George Fox University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 1,872 students enrolled at GFU. GFU is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral/Professional Universities.

Gender Diversity

Of the 2,505 undergraduate students at GFU, approximately 42% are male and 58% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of George Fox University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	135
Black or African American	40
Hispanic	363
White	1,678
American Indian/Alaska Native	15
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	17
Two or More Races	170
Non-Resident	15

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at GFU break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Oregon	388
Washington	172
California	70
Hawaii	23
Idaho	15

Additionally, approximately 0.6% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

George Fox University Graduate Student Diversity

1,527 of GFU’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at GFU, approximately 33% are male and 67% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of George Fox University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	76
Black or African American	85
Hispanic	161
White	1,065
American Indian/Alaska Native	7
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	6
Two or More Races	74
Non-Resident	9

Online Learning at George Fox University

GFU offers online programs for students who need flexibility.

1,372 undergraduate students at GFU took at least one online class — of those, 356 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 581 students took at least one online class and 526 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at George Fox University

Below are the teaching degree programs are offered by GFU, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	41	116	—	157
Educational Administration and Supervision	—	14	18	32
Education, General	—	9	—	9
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language	—	—	—	6
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	3	—	—	5
Student Counseling and Personnel Services	—	4	—	4
Special Education and Teaching	—	2	—	2

Academic Programs at George Fox University

GFU offers 20 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

GFU maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.