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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into George Fox University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

96
%
Acceptance rate
3.68
Average High School GPA
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into George Fox University?

96%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, George Fox accepted 96% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 3,734 people applied and 3,600 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
2060 / 2137 (96%)
Men
1540 / 1597 (96%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at George Fox University:

100%
94.0
88.0
82.0
76.0
70.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

17%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 17% ended up enrolling at George Fox University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into George Fox University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things George Fox considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA

Important

  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Considered

  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into George Fox University?

3.68
Average High School GPA
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended George Fox University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.68. 26% of freshmen who attended George Fox were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 51% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
32%
3.75-3.99
26%
3.50-3.74
14%
3.25-3.49
13%
3.00-3.24
9%
2.50-2.99
6%

George Fox is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

11%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

5%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
530
75th Percentile
660
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
540
75th Percentile
670
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1060
75th Percentile
1300

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to George Fox University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

October 10
Application notification
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