George Fox University
George Fox University is a private Christian university in Newberg, Oregon. Founded as a school for Quakers in 1891, it is now the largest private university 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.
Former names | Friends Pacific Academy (1885–1891) Pacific College (1891–1949) George Fox College (1949–1996) Western Evangelical Seminary (1947–1996) |
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| Motto | Christianity and Culture |
| Type | Private university |
| Established | 1891 |
Religious affiliation | Evangelical Friends Church International (Northwest United States Yearly Meeting) |
Academic affiliations | Council for Christian Colleges and Universities, Christian College Consortium, Space-grant |
| Endowment | $32.2 million (2021) |
| President | Robin E. Baker |
Academic staff | 196 (full time) |
| Undergraduates | 2,289 |
| Postgraduates | 1,500 |
Other students | 250 degree completion |
| Location | Newberg, Oregon , U.S. 45.3036°N 122.9683°W |
| Campus | Suburban, 108 acres (44 ha) |
| Colors | Old gold and navy blue |
| Nickname | Bruins |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division III – Northwest Conference |
| Website | www |
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