George Fox University Acceptance Rate
Newberg, Oregon · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 3,737
- Admitted
- 3,603
- Yield
- 16.7%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, George Fox University's acceptance rate has risen from 77.8% in 2014–15 to 96.4% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 2,891 to 3,737 (+29%) over that period.
Its 96.4% rate makes George Fox University more selective than about 7% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 19 tracked Oregon schools, it is more selective than about 11%.
George Fox University has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 16.7% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,891 | 2,248 | 77.8% | 631 |
| 2015–16 | 2,903 | 2,224 | 76.6% | 620 |
| 2016–17 | 3,115 | 1,986 | 63.8% | 635 |
| 2017–18 | 2,877 | 2,356 | 81.9% | 634 |
| 2018–19 | 2,888 | 2,377 | 82.3% | 594 |
| 2019–20 | 3,010 | 2,480 | 82.4% | 603 |
| 2020–21 | 2,685 | 2,441 | 90.9% | 471 |
| 2021–22 | 3,957 | 3,266 | 82.5% | 647 |
| 2022–23 | 3,542 | 3,249 | 91.7% | 626 |
| 2023–24 | 3,737 | 3,603 | 96.4% | 603 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 2,137 | 2,060 | 96.4% |
| Men | 1,597 | 1,540 | 96.4% |
| Unknown | 3 | 3 | 100% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 540–670 | 11% |
| SAT Math | 530–660 | |
| ACT Composite | 17–28 | 5% |
How George Fox University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is George Fox University's acceptance rate?
George Fox University's acceptance rate is 96.4% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (3,603 admitted of 3,737 applicants).
Is George Fox University test optional?
George Fox University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to George Fox University?
George Fox University received 3,737 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 3,603.
What SAT score do you need for George Fox University?
Admitted students at George Fox University typically scored 540–670 on SAT Reading/Writing and 530–660 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is George Fox University getting harder to get into?
George Fox University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 77.8% in 2014–15 to 96.4% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.georgefox.edu/.