Bachelor in Civil Engineering (Bachelor's)

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.

Students work in interdisciplinary teams to design and deliver engineering solutions for real-world challenges through the Servant Engineering program. They complete hands-on projects such as building bridges, creating prosthetics, and developing clean cook-stoves for underserved communities. The programme emphasizes human-centered design and practical application in every course. Projects are developed in collaboration with industry professionals and community organizations.

Focus areas include Structural engineering, Geotechnical engineering, Transportation engineering, Environmental engineering, Water resources, Humanitarian engineering.

The civil engineering concentration is part of a broader engineering major. Students complete 12 courses in the Cornerstone Core and specialized engineering coursework, with project-based learning integrated throughout. Total credits for the concentration are not specified on the page.

Graduates enter roles such as civil engineer, structural engineer, environmental engineer, and project engineer in public agencies, private firms, and nonprofit organizations.

Applicants must meet general university admission requirements. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Submission of transcripts and standardized test scores may be needed. Additional documents include a personal statement and letters of recommendation.

On-campus, full-time, typical duration is four years. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 96% of applicants.