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How strong are the academics at George Fox University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

15:1
Student to faculty ratio
23
Average class size
58%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

George Fox has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 15:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
39
10-19
149
20-29
97
30-39
49
40-49
11
50-99
12
100+
3

Honors Programs

George Fox University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on George Fox's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at George Fox University:

77%
First-year retention rate
58%
4-year grad rate
69%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are George Fox University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Elementary Education and Teaching
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Business Administration and Management, General
Behavioral Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
28.4
36.32
44.24
52.16
60.08
68

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 35
  • Biochemistry 10
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other 0
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 55
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 10
  • Finance, General 10
  • Financial Planning and Services 9
  • Accounting and Business/Management 7
  • Project Management 6
  • Accounting 3
  • Business/Managerial Economics 1
Communication
  • Organizational Communication, General 6
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 5
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 3
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 3
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 12
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 10
  • Information Science/Studies 4
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 68
  • Music Teacher Education 0
  • Education, General 0
Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering 19
  • Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 10
  • Civil Engineering, General 6
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 4
  • Computer Engineering, General 3
  • Engineering, General 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • General Literature 5
  • Writing, General 5
  • English Language and Literature/Letters, Other 1
  • Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing 1
  • Creative Writing 1
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 4
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 56
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management 9
History
  • History, General 14
Homeland Security
  • Cybersecurity Defense Strategy/Policy 0
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 5
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Behavioral Sciences 42
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 14
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 14
  • MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 14
  • International/Globalization Studies 3
  • Cognitive Science, General 3
  • Data Analytics, General 0
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 32
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 1
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 4
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 25
  • Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics 0
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 17
Social Sciences
  • Sociology, General 9
  • Political Science and Government, General 2
  • Economics, General 2
Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Theology/Theological Studies 8
  • Missions/Missionary Studies 1
  • Bible/Biblical Studies 1
  • Youth Ministry 1
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Cinematography and Film/Video Production 14
  • Illustration 9
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 8
  • Music, General 5
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 3
  • Graphic Design 3
  • Interior Design 2
  • Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General 1
  • Film/Cinema/Media Studies 0

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