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 national university, and Forbes ranks it as the top Christian college in the nation.

Located in Newberg, Ore., George Fox offers undergraduate students personal attention (11-to-1 faculty-to-student ratio), a MacBook laptop to use and keep upon graduation, subsidized overseas study experiences, and an education that emphasizes spiritual development and service.

More than 3,300 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

Business Administration Major

Finance
 International Business
 Management
Marketing

Chemistry Major

Christian Ministries Major

Church Recreation
Educational Ministry
Missions
Youth Ministry

Cinema/Media Communication Major

Audio Production
Journalism
Multimedia
Multimedia/Animation
Production

Cognitive Science Major

Communication Arts Major

Computer and Information Science Major

Computer Science
Information Science

Economics Major

Elementary Education Major

Engineering Major

Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering

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

Health and Human Performance Major

Fitness Management
Health Pre-teaching
Physical Education
Pre-teaching

History Major

Interdisciplinary Studies Major

International Studies Major

Journalism 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

Writing/Literature (English) Major

Pre-professional Programs

Graduate Programs

Psychology

Doctor of clinical psychology (PsyD)

 

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 counseling (MA)

Master of arts in marriage and family therapy (MA)

Master of arts in school counseling (MA)

Master of science in school psychology (MS)

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 in Portland, Salem, Boise

Management and Business Information Systems in Portland, Salem, Boise

Health Administration in Portland

Elementary Education in Salem

Management and Organizational Leadership in Portland, Salem, Boise

Social and Behavioral Studies in Portland, Salem, Boise

 

Fast Facts

Enrollment (2009-10): 3,368

Student-faculty ratio: 11-to-1

Location: The 85-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 nearly 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

Nearly two-thirds of traditional undergraduates study abroad before graduating, ranking the university No. 22 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).

Computers Across The Curriculum

Each full-time undergraduate student receives a computer to keep upon graduating. The Computers Across the Curriculum program is designed to enhance teaching, learning, and research at the university.