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Summary
George Fox University is a private institution that was founded in 1891. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,177, its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 108 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. George Fox University's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (West), 23. Its tuition and fees are $30,230 (2012-13).
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George Fox is a Christian university of the arts, sciences, and professional studies. Small class sizes allow for personal attention from faculty who integrate their Christian faith into the curriculum. Funds are provided for independent undergraduate research. A culture of volunteer service is encouraged through an all-campus Serve Day and serve trips during school breaks. Students enjoy the proximity of Portland, the Pacific Ocean, and other attractions of the Pacific Northwest. Many also participate in university-sponsored international experiences. The campus offers wireless Internet access. |
General Information
| School type | private, coed college |
| Year founded | 1891 |
| Religious affiliation | Evangelical Friends |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | suburban |
| 2011 Endowment | $18,617,884 |
Applying
When applying to George Fox University, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling, and the early action deadline is December 1. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due August 1. The application fee at George Fox University is $40. It is selective, with an acceptance rate of 79.6 percent and an early acceptance rate of 81.6 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 79.6% |
| Application deadline | rolling |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | August 1 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at George Fox University is 13:1, and the school has 56.5 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at George Fox University include: Business Administration and Management, General; Behavioral Sciences; Elementary Education and Teaching; Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse; and Psychology, General. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 79.8 percent.
Student Life
George Fox University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,177, with a gender distribution of 40.7 percent male students and 59.3 percent female students. At this school, 54.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 46.0 percent of students live off campus. George Fox University is part of the NCAA III athletic conference.
| Total enrollment | 3,519 |
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| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA III |
Campus Info & Services
George Fox University offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, health service, and health insurance. George Fox University also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at George Fox University, 80 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at George Fox University.
| Students who have cars on campus | 80% |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At George Fox University, 76.6 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $9,906.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| Tuition and fees | $30,230 (2012-13) |
| Room and board | $9,360 (2012-13) |
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