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How strong are the academics at George Fox University?

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

18:1
Student to faculty ratio
25
Average class size
60%
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 18:1. 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
19
10-19
126
20-29
113
30-39
71
40-49
16
50-99
10
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:

84%
First-year retention rate
60%
4-year grad rate
69%
6-year grad rate

The average base annual salary of students who were employed within six months of graduation is $52,000. This is higher than the national average of $48,300.

$52,000
$48,300 (National Average)

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:

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Business Administration and Management, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
11.2
33.76
56.32
78.88
101.44
124

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 34
  • Biochemistry 8
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 2
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other 1
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 61
  • Project Management 10
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 9
  • Finance, General 8
  • Financial Planning and Services 6
  • Business/Managerial Economics 5
  • Accounting 3
  • Business Administration and Management, General 2
  • Accounting and Business/Management 2
  • Finance, General 1
Communication
  • Organizational Communication, General 7
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 5
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 5
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 5
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 12
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 4
  • Information Science/Studies 1
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 1
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 38
  • Music Teacher Education 3
  • Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 3
  • Education, General 0
Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering 24
  • Civil Engineering, General 13
  • Computer Engineering, General 4
  • Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 4
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 3
  • Engineering, General 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Writing, General 9
  • General Literature 3
  • Creative Writing 1
  • English Language and Literature/Letters, Other 0
  • Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing 0
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 1
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 124
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management 7
History
  • History, General 8
Homeland Security
  • Cybersecurity Defense Strategy/Policy 0
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 6
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Behavioral Sciences 21
  • MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 7
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 7
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 7
  • International/Globalization Studies 1
  • International/Globalization Studies 1
  • Cognitive Science, General 1
  • Data Analytics, General 0
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 30
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 2
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 25
  • Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics 7
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 13
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 2
  • Sociology, General 1
  • Economics, General 0
Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Theology/Theological Studies 5
  • Theology/Theological Studies 2
  • Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other 0
  • Pastoral Studies/Counseling 0
  • Bible/Biblical Studies 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Interior Design 10
  • Cinematography and Film/Video Production 10
  • Graphic Design 9
  • Illustration 6
  • Music, General 5
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 3
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 3
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 2
  • Music, General 2
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 1
  • Cinematography and Film/Video Production 1
  • Film/Cinema/Media Studies 0
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