About George Fox University

George Fox University is the only Christian college in the Pacific Northwest classified by U.S. News & World Report as a top-tier national university, and Forbes ranks it among the top Christian colleges in the nation.

Located in Newberg, Ore., George Fox offers undergraduate students personal attention (13-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio), subsidized overseas study experiences, and an education that emphasizes spiritual development and service.

More than 3,400 students attend classes on the university's residential campus in Newberg, at its Portland, Salem and Boise, Idaho, centers, and at other teaching sites in Oregon.

Academics

George Fox is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges & Universities and offers bachelor's degrees in more than 40 majors, adult degree programs for working professionals, five seminary degrees, and 12 master's and doctoral degrees.

Undergraduate Majors

Accounting Major

Allied Health Major

Applied Science Major

Art Major

Graphic Design
Studio Arts

Athletic Training Major

Biblical Studies Major

Biology Major

Chemistry Major

Christian Ministries Major

Church Recreation
Educational Ministry
Missions
Youth Ministry

Cinema/Media Communication Major

Audio Production
Journalism
Film Studies
Multimedia/Animation
Production

Cognitive Science Major

Communication Arts Major

Computer Science Major

Economics Major

Elementary Education Major

Engineering Major

Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering

English Major

Entrepreneurship Major

Family and Consumer Sciences Major

Fashion Merchandising/Interior Design
Foods and Nutrition in Business
Cooperative 3-1 Degree Program with Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

Finance Major

Global Business Major

Health and Human Performance Major

Fitness Management
Health Pre-teaching
Physical Education
Pre-teaching

History Major

Information Systems Major

Interdisciplinary Studies Major

International Studies Major

Journalism Major

Marketing Major

Mathematics Major

Music Major

General
Theory and Composition
Performance
Pre-teaching

Music Education Major

Nursing Major

Organizational Communication Major

Philosophy Major

Political Science Major

Psychology Major

Religion Major

Social Work Major

Sociology Major

Spanish Major

Theatre Major

Acting/Directing
Design/Technology

Pre-professional Programs

Graduate Programs

Psychology

Doctor of clinical psychology (PsyD)

Physical Therapy

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Business

Doctor of business administration (DBA)

Part-time Masters of Business Administration (MBA) in Portland and Boise

Full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Oregon

Education

Doctor of education (EdD)

Master of arts in teaching (MAT)

Master of education (MEd)

Administrative license programs

Master of arts in clinical mental health counseling (MA)

Master of arts in marriage, couple and family counseling (MA)

Master of arts in school counseling (MA)

Educational specialist in school psychology (EdS)

Seminary

Doctor of ministry (DMin)

Master of divinity (MDiv)

Master of arts in theological studies (MATS)

Master of arts in spiritual formation (MASF)

Master of arts in ministry leadership (MAML)

Certificate in spiritual formation and discipleship

 

 

Adult Degree Programs

Project Management Degree in Portland and Boise

Technology Management Degree in Portland and Boise

Health Administration Degree in Portland

Elementary Education Degree in Salem and Boise 

Management and Organizational Leadership Degree in Portland and Boise

Social and Behavioral Studies Degree in Portland, Salem, Boise

 

Fast Facts

Enrollment (2010-11): 3,484

Student-faculty ratio: 12.8-to-1

Location: The 108-acre tree-shaded Newberg, Ore., campus is 23 miles from Portland, Ore., and is situated within driving distance of both Mt. Hood and the Pacific Coast.

President: Robin E. Baker (2007-present)

Service

Every fall, the university closes for its annual Serve Day and sends more than 1,500 students and employees into the local community to do volunteer service projects. Many students also use their winter, spring and summer breaks to volunteer locally and internationally on school-sponsored service trips.

Study Abroad

More than half of traditional undergraduates study abroad before graduating, ranking the university No. 49 out of 1,400 American colleges in study-abroad participation (U.S. News & World Report). Each spring, George Fox sponsors Juniors Abroad, three-week international study tours led by faculty members. Students also may study for a semester abroad or domestically through off-campus semester programs.

Extracurricular Activities

Opportunities for extracurricular involvement include music, drama, journalism, student government, radio, clubs, intramurals and intercollegiate athletics. George Fox competes in NCAA Division III and fields seven men's teams (baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, tennis and track) and eight women's teams (basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track and volleyball). The school won national titles in women's basketball (2009) and baseball (2004).