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George Fox is located in a town not far from a more urbanized area, in Newberg, Oregon. The school is officially a Friends school. George Fox is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at the school top out at the Doctoral degree.
Students at George Fox often study business and management, education and teaching, and therapy and counseling.
The admissions department at the school does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 490 to 620 in 2005. A quarter of students admitted in 2005 scored 620 or higher on the math SAT. It's not unusual for students to find their classmates include those from other parts of the country.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
The school offers classes to 3,267 students (2,436 full-time equivalent).
George Fox serves primarily full-time students. Many students live in housing on or near campus. George Fox does offer meal plans to students. Students sports include formal participation in Northwest Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
George Fox University
414 N Meridian St
Newberg, OR 97132
General Phone: (503) 538-8383
Admissions Phone: (503) 554-2240
Financial Aid Phone: (503) 554-2230
http://www.georgefox.edu
George Fox awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 269 | business management, MIS, accounting and management, human resources |
| Education And Teaching | 205 | teacher ed, elementary school teaching, education, school counseling, educational administration, superintendency and administration |
| Therapy And Counseling | 138 | counseling psychology, clinical psychology, behavioral sciences, marriage and family therapy, psychology, cognitive science, school psychology, mental health counseling |
| Liberal Arts | 81 | history, interdisciplinary studies, political science, English language and literature, Spanish language, international studies, sociology, economics, ... |
| Religion And Philosophy | 48 | pastoral counseling and ministries, ministry, bible studies, philosophy, theology, theological and ministerial studies, religion, theology and religious vocations |
| Science | 20 | biology, chemistry |
| Family And Social Work | 18 | social work, family and consumer science |
| Media | 14 | organizational communications, communication studies |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 12 | health and fitness |
| Engineering | 10 | engineering |
| Art Studies | 9 | art studies |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 5 | cinematography |
| Music | 5 | music |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 0 | computer and info science |
Number of programs and degrees for George Fox in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 435 | 33 |
| Master's degree | 362 | 11 |
| Doctor's degree | 26 | 3 |
| First-professional degree | 13 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 1 | 4 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 6 |
In 2005, George Fox had a total enrollment of 3,267 students (2,436 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 37% |
| Women | 63% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 52% |
| Graduate | 45% |
| First Professional | 2% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 79% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 12% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Oregon | 63% |
| Washington | 20% |
| California | 6% |
| Idaho | 2% |
| Hawaii | 2% |
| Colorado | 2% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| Alaska | 1% |
| Montana | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 78 % |
George Fox offers campus housing for 1,080 of its 2,436 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Newberg, Oregon for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,186 | 1,031 | 87% | 451 | 44% |
| Men | 429 | 367 | 86% | 168 | 46% |
| Women | 757 | 664 | 88% | 283 | 43% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 490 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 620 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 93% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 24% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (503) 554-2240
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 21,710 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 21,710 |
| Room and board | $ 6,780 |
| Room charge | $ 3,770 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,010 |
| Books and supplies | $ 700 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,250 |
Financial Aid:
George Fox participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 319400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (503) 554-2230
George Fox has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 3 | $73,778 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 6 | $61,541 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 3 | $59,620 | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 12 | $64,120 | 4 | $54,839 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 26 | $60,864 | 4 | $59,233 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 20 | $52,542 | 8 | $50,165 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 29 | $46,886 | 26 | $44,994 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 4 | $39,898 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 75 | $53,240 | 42 | $46,850 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Northwest Conference |
| Baseball | Northwest Conference |
| Track | Northwest Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting and Business/Management
Business Administration and Management, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Management Information Systems, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Superintendency and Educational System Administration
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
History, General
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
International/Global Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Organizational Communication, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Behavioral Sciences
Clinical Psychology
Cognitive Science
Counseling Psychology
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
Psychology, General
School Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets George Fox Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Friends affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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