2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More
$31,236
Net Price
83%
Admitted
20%
Enrolled
69%
Graduation Rate
16/1
Student / Faculty
University Detail
George Fox University
is a private not-for-profit, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 4,285. In 2021, there were 287 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #14 in Oregon and ranks #828 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.
Psychology Degrees Offered
Bachelor, Master, Post Master Certificate, Doctor
Psychology Graduates
287
Total Enrollment
4,285
Type
Private Not-for-profit, Four or more years
Institution Accreditation
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Ranking for George Fox University
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Oregon Rank
Combining ranking factors for 18 schools that offer psychology degrees in Oregon, George Fox University ranks #14.
U.S. Rank
Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., George Fox University ranks #828.
Psychology Programs Offered
For psychology degrees, George Fox University offers General Psychology and Social Work at the bachelor level. At the master level, the university offers Clinical Psychology, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy and Social Work. At the post master certificate level Counseling and Applied Psychology and School Psychology are offered. At the doctorate level Clinical Psychology and Counseling and Applied Psychology are offered.
In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.
| Psychology Graduates in 2021 | BS | MA | PMC | PhD |
| Clinical Psychology | – | 29 | – | 23 |
| Counseling and Applied Psychology | – | 54 | 12 | 23 |
| Counseling Psychology | – | 25 | – | – |
| General Psychology | 33 | – | – | – |
| Marriage and Family Therapy | – | 16 | – | – |
| School Psychology | – | – | 12 | – |
| Social Work | 27 | 33 | – | – |
| Total Graduates | 60 | 157 | 24 | 46 |
Psychology Program Accreditation(s)
Admission, Enrollment, Graduation
In the fall of 2021, 3,957 students applied to the George Fox University. The university admitted 83% and 20% of those who were admitted also enrolled.
By comparison, the average number of applicants for Oregon universities is 6,196. On average, all Oregon institutions admit 80% and 21% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.
The percentage of George Fox University students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 82%. Compared to all Oregon four or more years colleges, the percentage is 71%.
The overall graduation rate for George Fox University is 69%, compared to 63% for all Oregon universities, while the number of students who transferred out of the program is 32%.
Compare GFU to Oregon Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees
Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of George Fox University to the average of all Oregon four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.
Why it Matters
Compare Admission and Enrollment
Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.
GFU
3,957
Applicants
83%
Percent Admitted
20%
Percent Enrolled
82%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
69%
Graduation Rate
OR Colleges
6,196
Applicants
80%
Percent Admitted
21%
Percent Enrolled
71%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
63%
Graduation Rate
Student & Faculty Information
In the fall of 2021, there were 197 or 26% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 552 or 74% part-time faculty members employed at George Fox University. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 197 or 26%.
Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.
Why it Matters
Compare Faculty Numbers
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.
GFU
16 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
26%
Percent Full-Time
74%
Percent Part-Time
26%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
OR Colleges
14 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
47%
Percent Full-Time
53%
Percent Part-Time
45%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
Tuition and Student Expenses
For the 2021-2022 academic year at George Fox University the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $37,840, and the average cost for books and supplies is $950.
For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $14,158 and the average cost for graduate fees is $135.
In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend George Fox University in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.
| Expenses for George Fox University | 2021-2022 |
| On Campus Room & Board | $12,700 |
| On-Campus Living Expenses | $2,050 |
| Total Living Expenses | $14,750 |
| Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate | $37,840 |
| Books and Supplies, Undergraduate | $950 |
| Total Undergraduate Expenses | $53,540 |
| In-State, Graduate Tuition | $14,158 |
| In-State, Graduate Fees | $135 |
| Total Graduate Expenses | $14,293 |
Net Price
Average Net Price
The average net price to attend George Fox University is $31,236. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.
In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.
Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
Compare George Fox University to all Oregon universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.
For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.
Why it Matters
Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.
GFU
$53,540
Cost to Attend
$20,255
Average Financial Aid
98%
Percent Receiving Aid
$31,236
Net Price
OR Colleges
$37,304
Cost to Attend
$14,708
Average Financial Aid
92%
Percent Receiving Aid
$20,719
Average Net Price
Financial Aid
The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 467 or 98%.
The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 2,291 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $20,255.
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | # Receiving Aid | Average Aid Received |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or Scholarship Aid | 2,291 | $20,255 |
| Pell Grants | 729 | $4,379 |
| Federal Student Loans | 1,767 | $6,989 |
Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the George Fox University to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.
We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.
Why it Matters
Compare Financial Aid
Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.
GFU
2,291
Grant or Scholarship Aid
48%
Grants or Scholarships
729
Number of Pell Grants
15%
Pell Grants
1,767
Federal Student Loans
37%
Federal Student Loans
OR Colleges
2,785
Grant or Scholarship Aid
48%
Grants or Scholarships
1,315
Number of Pell Grants
23%
Pell Grants
1,738
Federal Student Loans
30%
Federal Student Loans
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