George Fox University

George Fox University is a private, religous school located in the small town setting of Newberg, OR, less than an hour from Portland, OR.

Founded in 1891, the institution currently enrolls around 4,073 students a year, including 2,473 undergrads. The institution runs on a semester academic calendar.

Admissions Facts About George Fox University

Acceptance rate: 68%

Average GPA: 3.3

Early Decision or Early Action: No/Yes

2022 Regular Decision Notification Date: October 1

George Fox University Acceptance Rate 2021

It is moderately difficult to get into George Fox University. The acceptance rate at George Fox University is 68 percent.

The average high school GPA for a student at George Fox University is 3.3 out of 4.0.

In 2021, 0 applicants were waitlisted and 0 students were ultimating offered a spot off the waitlist.

Is George Fox University a good school?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how competitive a college is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Retention and graduation rates

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at George Fox University, around 83 percent return for their sophomore year. Out of the 631 students who started at George Fox University as first-time freshman, 342 graduate within four years.

George Fox University's six-year graduation for undergrads is 68 percent. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61 percent for public schools and 67 percent for private.

Job outcomes and student debt

Job placement and student debt statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers. Within six months of graduating, 64 percent of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

Graduates in the class of 2021 had an average of $31,251 in student loans per borrower. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

Based on this information, how does George Fox University sound? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So the real question to ask yourself: is George Fox University a good school for YOU?

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All applicants should hear back from George Fox University by October 1.

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