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About George Fox
Who We Are
George Fox University is Oregon’s premier Christian university, committed to providing students with personal attention, global opportunities to learn and serve, and a supportive community that encourages academic rigor and spiritual growth.
What We Do
We are an accredited nonprofit institution classified as a “Best National University” (U.S. News & World Report).
George Fox offers more than 60 undergraduate programs, 14 master’s and doctoral degrees, seven degree-completion programs for working adults, and seven seminary degrees on the university’s campus in Newberg, Oregon, and at teaching sites in Portland and Redmond, Oregon.
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Our ‘Be Known’ Promise
At George Fox, each student will be known – personally, academically and spiritually.
Quick Facts
16:1 Student to Faculty Ratio
4,084 students
100% Christian Faculty & Staff
80+ Undergraduate, Graduate & Seminary Programs
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92% of undergraduate students are employed, accepted to graduate school or doing volunteer assignments within 12 months of graduation.
2023-24 National Rankings
Best Regional Colleges
The Princeton Review
#1 Christian College in Oregon
Niche
Best National Universities
U.S. News & World Report
#1 Private College in Oregon
The Wall Street Journal
Our Mission
George Fox University, a Christ-centered community, prepares students spiritually, academically, and professionally to think with clarity, act with integrity, and serve with passion.