by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 2,481 undergraduates in 2020, GFU is a small, private university located in Newberg, Oregon. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, GFU offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by GFU can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our GFU Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
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Individuals with disabilities make up 6.0% of the student population at GFU. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit GFU Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", GFU does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit GFU Veteran Services . For more information, check out our GFU for Veterans Guide.
GFU offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
GFU has a comparatively small, student body. There were 2,481 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 2,265 (91.3%). Part-time attendance was 216 (8.7%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2,265 | 216 | 2,481 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, GFU receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank GFU #698 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at GFU by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the GFU Diversity Guide.
GFU has a total of 288 student athletes, 158 men and 130 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $1,698,667 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $1,698,667 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to George Fox University Athletics
