George Fox University Admission Requirements
Newberg, OregonChances of getting into George Fox University
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
82.3%| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Challenging | |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
How hard is it to get into George Fox University and can I get accepted? The school has a 82% acceptance rate ranking it #10 in Oregon for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 2,377 out of 2,888 applicants were admitted making George Fox University an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance assuming you meet the requirements. Academically, it has challenging requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 50 percent. George Fox University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students. Only 25% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top quarter of their high school class.
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Calculate My ChancesGeorge Fox University SAT Scores
SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
1020-1230Applicants Submitting SAT
80%| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 520 |
| SAT Math 25th | 500 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 1020 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 630 |
| SAT Math 75th | 600 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1230 |
| Average SAT Score | 1130 |
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to George Fox University?
George Fox University typically requires applicants to be in the top 57 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1020 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 910. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1130 out of 1600. The school ranks #7 in Oregon for highest average SAT composite score. A competitive SAT score is critical as 80 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board's concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.
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Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1230 and Above | Good | >89% |
| 1125 to 1230 | Avg + | 82%-89% |
| 1020 to 1125 | Avg - | 73%-82% |
| 915 to 1020 | Reach | 61%-73% |
| Less than 915 | Low | <61% |
George Fox University ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
21-27Applicants Submitting ACT
42%| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 20 |
| ACT Math 25th | 19 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 21 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 27 |
| ACT Math 75th | 26 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 27 |
| Average ACT Score | 24 |
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into George Fox University?
Admission data indicates that George Fox University regularly accepts students with ACT's of 21 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 43 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 18 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 24 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 27 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #5 in Oregon for highest average ACT composite score. 42 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to George Fox University.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 27 and Above | Good | >89% |
| 24 to 27 | Avg + | 82%-89% |
| 21 to 24 | Avg - | 73%-82% |
| 18 to 21 | Reach | 61%-73% |
| Less than 18 | Low | <61% |
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
3.56Typical High School Grades
B+You will need very good grades in high school to get into George Fox University. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at George Fox University was 3.56 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #9 in Oregon for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.56 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as George Fox University accepts 82% of all applicants.
| High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Competitiveness |
|---|---|---|
| 3.75+ | 41% | Good |
| 3.50 to 3.75 | 21% | Avg + |
| 3.25 to 3.50 | 16% | Avg - |
| 3.00 to 3.25 | 10% | Reach |
| 2.75 to 3.00 | 10% | Reach |
| 2.50 to 2.75 | 2% | Reach |
| 2.25 to 2.50 | N/A% | Low |
| 2.00 to 2.25 | N/A% | Low |
High School Class Rank
57% of George Fox University freshman were in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 27% |
| Top 25% of class | 57% |
| Top 50% of class | 85% |
| Bottom 50% of class | 15% |
| Bottom 25% of class | 2% |
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 1,710 | 1,178 | 2,888 |
| Accepted | 1,430 | 947 | 2,377 |
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 80% | 82% |
| Enrolled | 362 | 232 | 594 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 25% | 24% | 25% |
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to George Fox University and what considerations affect admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=208822 IPEDS survey data for George Fox University.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does George Fox University prefer SAT or ACT?
80% of students submit their SAT scores to George Fox University. 42% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
What is my chance of getting into George Fox University?
82% of those who apply are granted admission to George Fox University. Admission competition is and the college has challenging admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
What SAT score is required for George Fox University?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1020 and 1230. 80% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.
What ACT score is required for George Fox University?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 21 and 27. 42% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.
