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George Fox University
George Fox University admits nearly everyone — 93.5% of applicants. A feature, not a flaw: the page below asks whether George Fox University is worth attending, not whether you'll get in.
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George Fox University anchors the college town of Newberg, OR, where the private campus and town largely share a footprint. The school maintains its Friends affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Computer and Information Sciences, General, where graduates median $106,106 four years out. Faculty pay averages $102,780 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 2,699 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 83.4% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1070 and 1330 — near the OR middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on George Fox University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
You can apply to George Fox University without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 1070 and 1330; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 540 | 600 | 670 |
| SAT Math | 530 | 580 | 660 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 23 | 28 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, George Fox University received 3,737 applications and admitted 3,603 (96.4%), with 603 enrolling.
How George Fox University compares
| George Fox University | Oregon median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 93.5% | 88.3% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $42,750 | $22,220 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $59,761 | $57,671 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median George Fox University student earns $59,761 — 4% above the Oregon median of $57,671 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
George Fox University lists tuition at $42,750 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. George Fox University's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $42,750 as the ceiling, not the bill.
George Fox University enrolls 2,699 undergraduates — mid-sized, with the trade-offs George Fox University's scale implies: more programs than a small college, more anonymity too.
72% of George Fox University students finish a bachelor's within six years — 17.1 points above the national 54.9% — and the single best predictor that the $42,750 price above buys a degree, not just enrollment.
Top majors by earnings at George Fox University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $106,106 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $93,740 |
| Engineering, General | $91,427 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $83,423 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $82,212 |
| Marketing | $67,364 |
| Social Work | $62,201 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $56,768 |
| Behavioral Sciences | $56,440 |
| Psychology, General | $54,568 |
| Biology, General | $52,264 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $50,510 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $50,003 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $48,531 |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | $44,603 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $42,759 |
Median earnings for these 16 George Fox University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $59,761 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 47 additional George Fox University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for George Fox University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1070–1330 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 93.5% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is George Fox University's acceptance rate?
96.4% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 3,603 admitted from 3,737 applicants.
How much does George Fox University cost?
At George Fox University, published tuition is $42,750 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is George Fox University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do George Fox University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $59,761 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Oregon
- Eastern Oregon University — 98.3% admitted
- Linfield University — 85.2% admitted
- Mount Angel Seminary — 100% admitted
- Oregon Institute of Technology — 95% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.