Fresno Pacific University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	574
Religious affiliation	Evangelical
Student to faculty ratio	11 to 1
Acceptance rate	78%
Students retention rate	72%
On-time graduation rate	68%

Located in Fresno, California, Fresno Pacific University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 78% indicates that Fresno Pacific University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Fresno Pacific University is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, Fresno Pacific University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Fresno Pacific University is 72% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in California is 85%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Fresno Pacific University do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

77.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$33,452

Cost of attendance at Fresno Pacific University in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$6,749
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$33,452

Cost of attendance at Fresno Pacific University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$20,840
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 98 of freshman students at Fresno Pacific University received on average $23,925 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$23,925

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	101	52%	$4,843	$489,115
Other Federal Grant	101	52%	$4,949	$499,865
State Grant/Scholarships	112	57%	$7,591	$850,232
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	190	97%	$16,945	$3,219,524
Total Grant & Scholarships	191	98%	$23,925	$4,569,621

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Fresno Pacific University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Fresno Pacific University students is 67.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 74.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 55.4%.

67.7%

asian 63.6% 7 students
African American 38.5% 5 students
white 71.3% 67 students
hispanic 69.4% 25 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Pacific West Conference
Basketball Pacific West Conference
Track and Cross Country Pacific West Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA)

Service Offerings

Fresno Pacific University provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Fresno Pacific University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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