George Fox University

George Fox University
Former names
Friends Pacific Academy (1885–1891)
Pacific College (1891–1949)
George Fox College (1949–1996)
Western Evangelical Seminary (1947–1996)
MottoChristianity and Culture
TypePrivate university
Established1891; 133 years ago (1891)[1]
Religious affiliation
Evangelical Friends Church International (Northwest United States Yearly Meeting)[2]
Academic affiliations
Council for Christian Colleges and Universities, Christian College Consortium, Space-grant
Endowment$32.2 million (2021)[3]
PresidentRobin E. Baker
Academic staff
196 (full time)
Undergraduates2,289[4]
Postgraduates1,500[4]
Other students
250 degree completion[4]
Location
Newberg, Oregon
,
U.S.

45°18′13″N 122°58′06″W / 45.3036°N 122.9683°W / 45.3036; -122.9683
CampusSuburban, 108 acres (44 ha)
Colors    Old gold and navy blue[5]
NicknameBruins
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division III – Northwest Conference
Websitewww.georgefox.edu

George Fox University is a private Christian university in Newberg, Oregon. Founded as a school for Quakers in 1891,[1] it is now the largest private university[6] in Oregon with more than 4,000 students combined between its main campus in Newberg, its centers in Portland and Redmond, and online. The 108-acre (44 ha) main campus is near downtown Newberg, near the junction of Oregon Route 99W and Oregon Route 219. George Fox competes athletically at the NCAA Division III level in the Northwest Conference as the Bruins. The school colors are navy blue and old gold. The university is associated with the Evangelical Friends Church International and is a member of the Wesleyan Holiness Connection.[7]

  1. ^ a b "Celebrating 125 Years". Retrieved October 14, 2019.
  2. ^ "What Friends Believe > A Brief History of Friends". The Work of Northwest Yearly Meeting. Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends. Archived from the original on 2012-04-08. Retrieved 2012-04-06.
  3. ^ As of June 30, 2021. "Form 990 for period ending June 2021". 9 May 2013. Retrieved January 30, 2020.
  4. ^ a b c "About George Fox University". George Fox University. Retrieved 2022-09-16.
  5. ^ George Fox University Visual Style Guide (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on March 17, 2018. Retrieved March 16, 2018.
  6. ^ "Quick Facts about George Fox University". Retrieved 26 September 2022.
  7. ^ "Wesleyan Holiness Connection - About Us".