George Fox University
School info
3.8
Overall Quality
Reputation
4.3
Food
2.8
Clubs
3.5
Facilities
4.2
Internet
3
Location
3.9
Opportunities
4
Safety
4.6
Social
3.7
Happiness
4.4
Basic Information
Location
- Newberg, OR
Institution Overview
- Public/Private: Private university
- Established: 1891; 133 years ago (1891)
- Founder: Quaker pioneers
Academic information
Degree Courses
- Over 60
Key Area
- Engineering
- Health and Behavioral Sciences
- Biological and Biochemical Sciences
- Humanities and Education
- Counseling and Nursing Practice
Student and Staff Numbers
- Students: As of the 2024-25 school year, George Fox University has a total enrollment of 4,327 students
- Undergraduates: 2,289
- Postgraduates: 1,500
- Academic Staff: 196 (full time)
Notable Alumni
- Herbert Hoover
- Ken Carter
- Rolf Potts
- Mark Hatfield
- Dan Kimball
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Students talk about this school
Good reviews
Overall 4.9
George Fox is a great school with professors that care about you, an amazing community, and great academics. I don't ever want to graduate. There is something special about this campus.
Overall 4.8
George Fox is an amazing place to go, really hard school though.
Overall 4.6
I'm a new student, but I have been very impressed so far with GFU. The internet leaves something to be desired, but otherwise the dorms are (mostly!) very nice. Located in the safest town in Oregon, the campus is small and well-kept. Professors have great credentials and are very friendly. Honors Program is well respected throughout academia.
Overall 4.6
I have had an amazing 4 years at this school. I personally have been apart of a sports team here and I have felt that the culture and training here is at par with Division 1 schools. The Christ-like culture is amazing. Also, I am a business major and am graduating with a job lined up. This school sets you up so well for future career success.
Overall 4.5
It's a wonderful campus and the perfect size for a university town. It's close to Portland but not too close which is nice.
Overall 4.4
Food is mass-produced and allergy-safe for most allergens so for anyone without allergies it probably doesn't taste very good. Come with tupperware and fill up a dinner during lunch time. Social life on campus is actually amazing despite all the negative reviews. Social events are every weekend and there is a group for each type of person.
Overall 4.4
George Fox has a very lively campus that is pretty all year around. Professors care for their students, and you will be pushed to learn. There is also a great student body that participates in many school events.
Overall 4.3
I love George Fox!! I met all of my best friends here and I am so happy!! (NGL the food could be better) but overall such a good school, beautiful campus, and fabulous professors!
Overall 4.3
Despite people not liking the food at Canyon Commons, it's usually pretty good, especially at lunch. I visited several other universities and the food at George Fox was way better than anything I ate anywhere else.
Overall 4.3
Such a beautiful campus. Lots of renovations being done. Professors follow the Be Known promise and most integrate faith into their classes. ASC has a lot of fun events planned for us. Food is amazing. (I've heard its gotten a LOT better over the years). Lots of options and they cater to your dietary needs. About 45 min from Portland which is nice.
Bad reviews
Overall 1.6
Everyone on campus is extremely judgmental of anything and everything! Going to college you come for your education, but you also come for the "college experience" and if that's what your looking for DONT COME HERE. If I had to do it all over I definitely wouldn't have picked this school.
Overall 2
Please compare this school with others, study somewhere else also.