George Fox University
GFU
Newberg, Oregon 97132
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business
George Fox University is a private institution in Newberg with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1170, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 2.5K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
69% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $59,761 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $29,981.
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Bruins
History & Fun Facts
- •History The university was founded in Newberg, Oregon, in 1885 by Quaker pioneers, originally called Friends Pacific Academy for several years before becoming a college in 1891 as Pacific College.
- •The Bruin mascot comes from a real bear cub found in 1887 in the Coast Range's foothills near Carlton, about 15 miles (24 km) west of Newberg.
- •In 1893 the school was incorporated as a joint-stock company.
- •Minthorn served as the school's first president, and Hoover was an early student at the academy.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1170
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
42.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.4%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$19,500
Programs (93)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
77%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
16
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from OR state average