History major

Tuition is 40,220 USD per year.

The History Program focuses on developing critical thinking skills through the study of human affairs, informed by a specific theological perspective. Students collaborate with faculty advisors to tailor their coursework, selecting from a broad array of classes covering diverse historical periods and regions. The curriculum encourages an understanding of the complexities and implications of human actions throughout history.

Focus areas include concentration in politics, pre-law certificate.

The history major is a 42-credit-hour program with only three required courses, leaving room for 11 elective classes.

Graduates may pursue careers in public history, academia, law, education, or business.

The programme totals about 42 credit hours. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 96% of applicants.

George Fox University is a Christ-centered Christian university in Newberg, Oregon, with more than 60 undergraduate and adult degree programs and over 20 master's, doctoral and certificate programs. Its academic offerings span traditional undergraduate study and graduate education. The university's Christian engineering program ranks first in the West in the 2026 U.S. News recognition cited on its homepage. Its interior design program has also received a national award for outreach to California fire victims.

Academic life is tied to students' career discovery and sense of calling. George Fox describes its approach through the Be Known Promise, which focuses on knowing each student personally, academically and spiritually. Rigorous academics are paired with opportunities to develop resilience, and students are encouraged to build friendships and take part in campus memories. The university serves more than 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students.

International students should expect a distinctly Christian campus environment. All faculty and staff are Christian, and the university's community is designed to support spiritual growth alongside academic work. Traditional undergraduate students receive financial aid, and the homepage states that 100 percent receive it. Campus life also includes service opportunities in surrounding communities, including an annual Serve Day involving students and employees. George Fox offers a setting where education, faith, community participation and preparation for future work are closely connected.