George Fox University Transfer and Admissions Information

Private

4 year
2,184

Full + Part time Students
1:13

Faculty to Student Ratio
10%

Transfer Student Ratio
$22K

Avg. Financial Aid

George Fox is Oregon's nationally recognized Christian university, providing students with personal attention, global opportunities to learn and serve and a supportive community that encourages academic rigor and spiritual growth. We offer bachelor’s degrees in more than 40 majors, adult degree programs, five seminary degrees, and 11 master’s and doctoral degrees. George Fox is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, and in 2010-11 Forbes ranked George Fox in the top 150 colleges in America and among the nation's top Christian colleges. More than 3,400 students attend classes on the university’s residential campus in Newberg, at its Portland, Salem, and Boise centers, and at other teaching sites in Oregon.

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Overview

Full-Time Undergraduate	1,928
Part-Time Undergraduate	256
Application Acceptance Rate	75%
Transfer Students	221
Programs	61 Programs
Courses	1,115 Courses
Equivalencies	574 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$30,230
Out-of-State Tuition	$30,230
Books and Supplies	$950
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid	68%
Federal Loans: Average amount received	$7,110
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid	87%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received	$14,935

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

George Fox offers a variety of financial aid options including loans, grants, scholarships, family discounts and work study.

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Fall Early Action	December 1
Fall Regular Decision	March 1
Spring	November 15

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

There is a minimum GPA requirement of 2.60 (on a 4.0 scale)to be considered for transfer admission.
Official Transcripts:

Request an official transcript from each college where previously registered. An applicant may also be asked to furnish a high school transcript (e.g., if you are applying your first year out of high school).
SAT Scores:

Transfer students applying for admission during the first year out of high school should submit entrance examination scores. The Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or American College Test (ACT) will be accepted.
Letters of Recommendation:

One recommendation form is included with the application.
Essay:

A personal statement is required of all applicants to George Fox University. As a Christian university, we are particularly interested in your spiritual journey and your philosophy of life.
Application Fee:

There is a $40 nonrefundable application fee.
Interview:

George Fox University does not publish a requirement for a personal interview.
Apply Here:

http://www.georgefox.edu/college-admissions/student/transfer-guide.html

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

Only course work with a grade of "C-" or better will be accepted.
Credits (Min/Max):

A maximum of 96 quarter or 64 semester hours will be accepted from community colleges. Each student must complete a minimum of 30 semester hours in residence for the bachelor’s degree. Twenty hours must be in the senior year.
Transfer Policy Document:

George Fox University Transfer Credit Policy.pdf