George Fox University

414 N. Meridian Street
Newberg, OR 97132
http://www.georgefox.edu

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Overview
TypePrivate institution
Year Founded1891
Religious AffiliationEvangelical Friends
Undergrad Students1,871
Endowment19,954,838
Application DeadlineRolling
Application Fee40
SelectivityMore selective
Application DeadlineRolling
Tuition22,570
Room/Board7,210
Services
Associated FirmsInformation not available
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Serviceson-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interview training
Museumslanguage lab, electron microscope, Tilikum Center for Retreats and Outdoor Ministries
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, women's center, health service, health insurance
Museumslanguage lab, electron microscope, Tilikum Center for Retreats and Outdoor Ministries
Periodical Subs2,383
# of Books202,852
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months35%
within one year45%
within two years48%
Campus Life
Students in fraternities0%
Students in sororities0%
Campus Size85 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing66%
College housing typeswomen's dorms (39%), men's dorms (24%), apartment for single students (20%), special housing for disabled students (1%), other housing options (16%)
Popular EventsServe Day, Winter Formal, Spring Formal, Mr. Bruin, Cultural Celebration Week, May Serve Trip, Juniors Abroad, Bruin Brawl, Spring and Winter Serve Trips
Nearest AirportPortland, OR (28)
Nearest TrainPortland, OR. (25)
Army ROTCNot offered
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook
Number of Organizations20
# of fraternities0
# of sororities0
Students in fraternities0%
Students in sororities0%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) The Crescent (weekly) during the school year
Honor SocietiesSigma Zeta, Alpha Chi, Psi Chi
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Campus Ministries, Christian Services, Student Chaplain, Young Life
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Multicultural Club, International Club
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Associated Student Community (ASC), ASC Supreme Court, Intramural sports, Outdoors Club, Concert Choir, Chorale, Chamber Singers, Jazz Choir, Symphonic Band, Chehalem Symphony Orchestra, Jazz Band, Chamber Ensembles, University Players, Musical Theatre, L'Ami yearbook, College Republicans, Social Work Club, Accounting Club, Acting on AIDS, Psychology Club, KFOX online campus radio, Advance Leadership Development, Mentoring