George Fox University

414 N. Meridian Street
Newberg, OR 97132

Visit Website: http://www.georgefox.edu

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College Overview

Type:
Private institution
Year Founded:
1891
Religious Affiliation:
Evangelical Friends
Academic Calendar:
Semester
Undergrad Student Body:
1,871
Local Setting:
Suburban
Endowment:
$19,954,838
Application Deadline:
Rolling
Application Fee:
$40
Selectivity:
More selective
Tuition Costs:
$22,570
Room & Board Costs:
$7,210

Extracurricular Activites

Student Activities:
choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook
Student Organizations:
20
Honor Societies:
Sigma 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
Student Papers:
(Appears as submitted by school) The Crescent (weekly) during the school year
Number of Fraternities:
0
Fraternity Chapter Houses
0
Percent Fraternity Members:
0%
Number of Sororities:
0
Sorority Chapter Houses
0
Percent Sorority Members:
0%

College Services

Basic:
nonremedial tutoring, women's center, health service, health insurance
Remedial:
reading, math, writing, study skills
Counseling:
minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, religious
Career:
on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interview training
Local Hiring Firms:
Information not available
Library:
Yes
# of Library Books:
202,852
Library Facilities:
Portland Center library (Statistics for this library included in above); Quaker collection
Museums
language lab, electron microscope, Tilikum Center for Retreats and Outdoor Ministries
Computers Available:
2,900
Computers At:
computer center/labs, residence halls, library, student center
Wired Classrooms
144
Wired Labs:
24
On-Campus Wireless Network:
Yes
Wireless Areas:
in all the libraries, in all classrooms, in computer labs, in administrative/faculty offices and work areas, in some of the college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing
Wireless Capacity:
600
Online Registration:
Yes
Campus Safety:
24-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)

Campus Life

Offers Housing:
Yes
Campus Housing:
No
Off Campus Assistance:
Yes
Housing Types Available:
women's dorms (39%), men's dorms (24%), apartment for single students (20%), special housing for disabled students (1%), other housing options (16%)
Sprinkler System:
9%
Fire Alarms:
100%
Campus Size:
85 acres
Nearest Airports (miles):
Portland, OR (28)
Nearest Train Stations(miles)
Portland, OR. (25)
Nearest Bus Stations (miles):
Portland (25)
Cars Permittedt:
Yes
Army ROTC
Not offered
Navy ROTC:
Not offered
Airforce ROTC:
Offered at cooperating institution (University of Portland)
Alcohol Permitted:
No
Additional Policies:
class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited
Popular Events:
Serve Day, Winter Formal, Spring Formal, Mr. Bruin, Cultural Celebration Week, May Serve Trip, Juniors Abroad, Bruin Brawl, Spring and Winter Serve Trips