Tuition & Financial Aid 101
We get this question all the time: Can I afford a George Fox education? Spoiler alert: you can!
The average upfront cost to attend George Fox in the 2025-26 school year is $23,515. But you could pay even less based on your GPA and FAFSA. Our merit scholarships range from $7,000 to $23,000, with opportunities to earn even more through our Scholarship Summit. We’ll talk about that more below. Plus, new students can participate in a Visit Experience for a $1,000 annual scholarship.
First, we’d like to dispel some myths.
Myth 1: I don’t come from a wealthy family so I can't afford a George Fox education
Fact: You can! There are lots of students here who come from families just like yours. No matter your family’s financial background, you’ll fit right in.
Myth 2: I will have to take out a bunch of loans to pay for my education at George Fox
Fact: Because financial aid packages are personalized to the individual, the answer is different for everyone. Here’s some good news: The total average debt at graduation for our undergraduate students is over $5,000 less than the national average.
Average Debt After Graduation
Questions about affordability are important to ask. College is a big investment, and determining what you’ll pay for a four-year degree can be confusing.
There are two things George Fox will give you as you make your decisions:
- A straightforward explanation of what you’ll pay and what you’ll get.
- Resources and support to help you understand the financial aid process, earn additional aid and make the best decision. Your admissions counselor is only a text, call or email away!
What's the Cost for a High School Student?
What does “upfront cost” mean?
The upfront cost is the price of tuition and costs (the "sticker price") minus your financial aid package.
Sticker Price − Financial Aid =
Price BreakdownSticker Price & Financial Aid
Sticker Price: $58,998
Tuition & Costs
| Item | Full Year |
|---|---|
| Tuition (12 to 18 credits) | $43,710 |
| Room and Board | $14,568 |
| Standard Fees | $720 |
| Total Tuition and Costs | $58,998 |
Average Financial Aid Package: $35,483
Merit Scholarships - Fall 2025 Applicants
| High School GPA (weighted or unweighted) | Scholarship Amount |
|---|---|
| 4.00+ | $23,000 |
| 3.80-3.99 | $20,000 |
| 3.50-3.79 | $19,000 |
| 3.25-3.49 | $18,000 |
| 3.00-3.24 | $17,000 |
Students admitted with a GPA below 3.0 still qualify for a merit scholarship.
Additional Financial Aid
Detailed breakdown of additional financial aid
Need-based grants: Up to $23,372 per year
Based on your FAFSA
Scholarship Summit: Up to $3,000 per year
Engage with faculty in your desired major and experience our community on a deeper level for a chance to earn even more scholarship money. Learn more about Scholarship Summit
On-campus student employment: Up to $4,500 per year
Earn extra money for school without ever leaving campus
Federal student loans: Up to $7,500 per year
Low, fixed interest and no payments while you’re in school. Learn more about loans
Freshman Student Estimated Cost to Attend
Have two minutes? Then get ready to see what you can expect to pay for a George Fox education. This estimate will be most accurate if you know your Student Aid Index (SAI) from filing your FAFSA.
What's the Cost for a Transfer Student?
- Have you graduated from high school?
- Prior to enrolling at George Fox, will you have attempted at least 30 quarter or 20 semester hours at a college since your high school graduation date?
- Are those 30 quarter hours or 20 semester hours transferable coursework (100 level or higher)?
If you've answered yes to all these questions, you're a transfer student.
What does “upfront cost” mean?
The upfront cost is the price of tuition and costs (the "sticker price") minus your financial aid package.
Sticker Price − Financial Aid =
Price BreakdownSticker Price & Financial Aid
Sticker Price: $58,998
Tuition & Costs
| Item | Full Year |
|---|---|
| Tuition (12 to 18 credits) | $43,710 |
| Room and Board | $14,568 |
| Standard Fees | $720 |
| Total Tuition and Costs | $58,998 |
Average Financial Aid Package: $30,587
Merit Scholarships - Fall 2025 Applicants
| Cumulative College GPA (weighted or unweighted) | Scholarship Amount |
|---|---|
| 3.75+ | $15,000 |
| 3.25-3.74 | $13,000 |
| 3.00-3.24 | $10,000 |
| 2.75-2.99 | $8,000 |
| Under 2.75 | $7,000 |
Additional Financial Aid
Detailed breakdown of additional financial aid
Scholarship Summit: Up to $3,000 per year
Engage with faculty in your desired major and experience our community on a deeper level for a chance to earn even more scholarship money. Learn more about Scholarship Summit
Oregon/Washington Community College scholarship: $5,000 per year
Students transferring from an Oregon or Washington community college with a 3.0 cumulative transfer GPA will automatically receive an additional $5,000 per year. Students must be attending an Oregon or Washington Community College at the time of admission to George Fox to be eligible for this scholarship.
Need-based grants: Up to $18,884 per year
Based on your FAFSA
On-campus student employment: Up to $4,500 per year
Earn extra money for school without ever leaving campus
Federal student loans: Up to $7,500 per year
Low, fixed interest and no payments while you’re in school. Learn more about loans
Dollars and “Sense”
100% of George Fox undergraduate students receive financial aid
92% of students are employed, accepted to graduate school or doing volunteer assignments within 12 months of graduation.
Data from 2020
88% of George Fox graduates finish in four years, more than double the national average (41%). Skip paying for a fifth year and start earning income faster!
National average source: educationdata.org
85%of George Fox students complete an internship before graduation!
(10% higher than the national average)
Source: collegerecruiter.com
58% of our students study abroad, expanding their worldview and making themselves even more compelling candidates for an increasingly global workforce.
(Compared with 10% nationwide)
Source: The Atlantic
The Value of a George Fox Degree
"Best Colleges in America"
Only Christian college in Oregon included on list (2023)
"America's Best Colleges"
Top-ranked Christian university in the Northwest (2023)
"Best Colleges"
Best Christian college in Oregon (2023)
Plus, your George Fox experience will put all of these resources at your fingertips, equipping you to challenge yourself and the world around you.
- Intentional career preparation starting your freshman year
- Rigorous academics that prepare you for real-world challenges
- Professors who know you by name
- A respected degree in the marketplace
- Opportunities to grow in your faith and serve in your community
What's Next?
Now that you understand how tuition and financial aid work, the only question left to ask is, If the answer is George Fox, we can help you make it happen!
Have questions about financial aid? Your admissions counselor has answers! Set up a meeting, give them a call or send a quick text.
George Fox University is required to make cost of attendance (COA) information publicly available on this website. The best way to find out how much it will cost for you to attend George Fox is to apply and receive a financial aid package specific to your situation.