George Fox University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$40,220

3.5% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$30,649

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

96.4%

3,737 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

4,531

68.2% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

68.7%

432 Graduates

About

George Fox University is a higher education institution located in Yamhill County, OR. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at George Fox University were Teacher Education (103 degrees awarded), Counseling Psychology (58 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (51 degrees).

In 2023, 1,300 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at George Fox University. 63.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (922 degrees), 5.21 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (177 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at George Fox University is $40,220, which is $15,645 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at George Fox University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,025 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at George Fox University is $40,220, which is $15,645 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $30,649.

In 2023, 91% of undergraduate students attending George Fox University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 58% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$40,220

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at George Fox University was $40,220. The cost of tuition at George Fox University is $15,645 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of George Fox University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$30,649

2023 Value

6.27%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 George Fox University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $30,649. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of George Fox University grew by 6.27%.

This chart compares the average net price of George Fox University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$13,050

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at George Fox University was of $13,050 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 2.76% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies increased by 5.26% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at George Fox University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

91%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

58%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

91% of undergraduate students at George Fox University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, when 91% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at George Fox University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at George Fox University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1025 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

George Fox University received 3,737 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 5.51% annual growth. Out of those 3,737 applicants, 3,603 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 96.4% acceptance rate.

There were 4,531 students enrolled at George Fox University in 2023. 11% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

George Fox University has an overall enrollment yield of 16.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

96.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

3,603

Accepted Out of 3,737

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of George Fox University was 96.4% (3,603 admissions from 3,737 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 91.7%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 5.51%, while admissions grew by 10.9%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of George Fox University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

11%

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

11% of enrolled first-time students at George Fox University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

George Fox University had a total enrollment of 4,531 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at George Fox University is 3,092 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,439. This means that 68.2% of students enrolled at George Fox University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at George Fox University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 63.6% White, 12.7% Hispanic or Latino, 6.42% Two or More Races, 4.97% Asian, 3.2% Black or African American, 0.596% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.574% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at George Fox University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (38.6%), followed by White Male (27%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (10.2%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (47.6%), followed by White Male (22.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (6.34%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

68.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at George Fox University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,531 students. The full-time enrollment at George Fox University is 3,092 and the part-time enrollment is 1,439. This means that 68.2% of students enrolled at George Fox University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at George Fox University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

77%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at George Fox University was 77%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), George Fox University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at George Fox University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,882 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
575 enrolled students
Two or More Races
291 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at George Fox University is 63.6% White, 12.7% Hispanic or Latino, 6.42% Two or More Races, 4.97% Asian, 3.2% Black or African American, 0.596% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.574% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 354 students (7.81%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 348 more women than men received degrees from George Fox University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at George Fox University is white (922 degrees awarded). There were 5.21 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (177 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at George Fox University is Teacher Education (103 degrees awarded), followed by Counseling Psychology (58 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (51 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at George Fox University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (177 degrees awarded), Education (223 degrees), and Psychology (140 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at George Fox University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,604,940 people), Secondary school teachers (509,709 people), Education administrators (310,651 people), Social workers, all other (267,191 people), and Other managers (233,814 people).

The most specialized majors at George Fox University in 2023 are Theology (177 degrees awarded), Education (223 degrees), Psychology (140 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (81 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (56 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at George Fox University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Physicians, and Financial examiners

The most specialized majors at George Fox University are Theology (177 degrees awarded), Education (223 degrees), Psychology (140 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (81 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (56 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at George Fox University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,096,478 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (413,228 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (391,250 people), Individual & family services (274,606 people), and Outpatient care centers (255,949 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by George Fox University.

Most Common (2023)

Elementary Education & Teaching
68 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
58 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
56 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at George Fox University was Elementary Education & Teaching with 68 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at George Fox University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

476

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

824

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 476 degrees were awarded to men at George Fox University, which is 0.578 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (824).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at George Fox University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 65 degrees were awarded to men at George Fox University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.18 times more than the 55 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 66 degrees were awarded to men at George Fox University in Teacher Education, which is 1.78 times more than the 37 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

60%

100% Completion Time

69%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 60% of students graduating from George Fox University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 69% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 70% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at George Fox University is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.694% of graduates (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
922 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
177 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
72 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at George Fox University is white (922 degrees awarded). There were 5.21 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (177 degrees).

1.38% of degree recipients (18 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
572 degrees awarded
White Male
350 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
134 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at George Fox University is white female (572 degrees awarded). There were 1.63 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (350 degrees).

Operations

George Fox University has an endowment valued at nearly $30.9M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 4.65M (15%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, George Fox University had a total salary expenditure of 95.8M. George Fox University employs 77 Assistant professors, 53 Associate professors and 43 Professors. Most academics at George Fox University are Female Assistant professor (43), Male Assistant professor (34), and Male Associate professor (31).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at George Fox University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 67 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 65 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 51 employees.

Endowment

$30.9M

2023 Endowment

6.01%

growth from 2022

George Fox University has an endowment valued at about $30.9M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of George Fox University grew 6.01% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $18.8M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at George Fox University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$45.3M

2023 Salaries

8.41%

growth from 2022

In 2023, George Fox University paid a median of $45.3M in salaries, which represents 47.3% of their overall expenditure ($95.8M) and a 8.41% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.92% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 6.51% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$13.6M

Instructional Salaries

173

Number of Employees

In 2023, George Fox University paid a total of $13.6M to 173 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

77 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

67 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at George Fox University were Assistant professor with 77 employees, Associate professor with 53 employees, and Professor with 43 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at George Fox University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 67 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 65 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 51 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor
Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at George Fox University was Female Assistant professor with 43 employees, Male Assistant professor with 34 employees, and Male Associate professor with 31 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at George Fox University.

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