What to Know About ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ Fox University
Last updated in September 2026
If you know nothing about ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ Fox University, this is a great place to start. In this post, we’ll cover some of the things people most often want to know about our school.
What type of college is ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ Fox?
ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ Fox University is an accredited, private, nonprofit Christian liberal arts university in Newberg, Oregon. Founded in 1891, the school promises that students will Be Known spiritually, academically and professionally.
How many students go to ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ Fox?
In the 2026-27 school year, there were 4,373 students enrolled at ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ Fox University, making it the largest private college in Oregon. This included 2,512 traditional undergraduate students, 1,555 graduate students, and 306 accelerated online degree students. Of those, 58% of students were women, and 42% of students were men (2025-26 data).
Is ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ Fox University a good school?
ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ Fox is a great school, as measured by recognition from third-party sources:
- ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ Fox was also classified as a “Best National University” by U.S. News & World Report in 2026-27. This was the 39th time ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ Fox made the magazine’s “America’s Best Colleges” list.
- In addition, The Princeton Review listed ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ Fox as a “Best Regional College” in its 2026 rankings, which considered academics, quality of life, admissions selectivity, and financial aid. This was the 21st consecutive year ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ Fox appeared on Princeton Review’s list.
What is ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ Fox University known for?
ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ Fox is known for many things, but most important among them are:
- Commitment to being a Christ-centered institution
- Being a private, nonprofit college
- Small classes in which students can Be Known
- High quality of its programs, as recognized by third parties
- Graduate programs that advance our mission of outreach to underserved populations
What majors is ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ Fox known for?
ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ Fox is known best for its majors in business, engineering, nursing, education, biology, and the arts, although we offer over 60 different undergraduate programs across a variety of disciplines. Students can also choose an interdisciplinary major, allowing them to combine studies from two or three interests.
Additionally, more than one in eight ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ Fox students enter college undeclared, and the vast majority of all college students change their major at least once – so breathe easy even if you’re not sure what to study!
In addition, ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ Fox offers graduate programs in theological studies, education, healthcare, behavioral health, and business.
How hard is it to get into ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ Fox University?
For traditional undergraduate students in 2025-26, the average high school GPA was 3.8 (on a 4.0 scale), and the acceptance rate for freshmen was 96%. Graduate programs are more competitive, but the application process varies by program.
Standardized tests are not required for undergraduate applications, and are only required for select graduate program applications.
Although our 96% acceptance rate surprises some people, it's similar to that of other private institutions in our region. Acceptance rates at private universities in the Pacific Northwest are generally higher than those at large public institutions, reflecting a mission-aligned admissions process that prioritizes access to college, student fit and long-term success over selectivity.
Graduation rates, retention, student engagement and success after graduation are often better ways to compare universities than how many students they deny. ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ Fox University’s first-to-second-year retention rate is 83%, compared with the national average of 69%.
Does ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ Fox offer athletic scholarships?
As an NCAA Division III school, ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ Fox University does not offer athletic scholarships, but there are a variety of other scholarships for traditional undergraduates to apply for! Many first-year and transfer students participate in ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ Fox’s Scholarship Summit, and students can also apply for additional scholarships through ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ Fox.
ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ Fox’s athletics program offers 23 varsity sports and won the McIlroy-Lewis All-Sports Trophy in both 2021-22 and 2022-23.
What is there to do at ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ Fox University?
ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ Fox University offers a full calendar of activities each weekend during the academic year, including our popular ’80s Dance, Color Run, formal dances, late-night breakfasts and seasonal traditions. As for entertainment, attend a play or concert – or attend one of our home , including football.
Those who want something more niche can join one of our 40-plus student-led clubs – or even start one of their own. Examples range from the Business Club and Climbing Club to the Fusion Asian American Club and Nursing Club.
Our Hadlock Student Center features a climbing wall, workout equipment, fitness classes, an indoor track, basketball and pickleball courts, and a rental center for outdoor adventures and recreational games. The University Recreation team hosts intramurals and regularly leads hiking and camping trips you can join.
As if all that weren’t enough, we offer numerous volunteer opportunities through our spiritual life office, including Saturday Service, Foster Parents Night Out and Kids Day Out, and Generation Connections programs. You can also nourish your faith by joining a Life Group, which meets weekly for eight weeks for discussion and prayer, and participating in service trips throughout the region and even the world!
Graduate students in our in-person programs also build community together through events like potlucks, Bible studies, friendly competitions, and more.
Is ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ Fox University conservative?
ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ Fox University has a diverse campus with a variety of political perspectives. Regardless of these differences, all staff and faculty members, as well as the majority of students, share a common faith in Jesus Christ. This faith shapes how they charitably discuss their differences of opinion.
One example of this is the ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ Fox Civility Project, which grew out of concern about polarization and alienation in national, state, and local cultures. The project’s mission is to foster respect, listening, trust, and earnestness through discussion.
Who went to ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ Fox University?
Alumni from ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ Fox University have gone on to work at Nike, Providence Health & Services, Intel Corporation, Amazon, Kaiser Permanente, WE Communications, Disney, Boeing, DeLapp, KPMG, and more. Many alumni also return to ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ Fox to work. Some alumni from ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ Fox University include:
- Christine Drazan, Oregon senator and 2026 candidate for Oregon governor
- Robert F. Burt, American Navy officer and the 24th chief of chaplains of the United States Navy
- Ken Carter, who inspired the movie Coach Carter from his time as a high school basketball coach
- Pat Casey, College Baseball Hall of Fame coach (Oregon State and ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ Fox)
- Richard Foster, author of Celebration of Discipline
- Peggy Fowler, retired CEO of Portland General Electric
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