Overview



Fresno Pacific University
Fresno, CA, USA
Private
4 Year
Overview
Fresno Pacific University is a private Christian institution based in Fresno, California. It is affiliated with the Mennonite Brethren Churches. All academic programs offered at FPU highlight the importance of ethics, character development, and Christian values. Popular majors are elementary education, child development, or organizational behavior studies.
Acceptance Rate:
75%
Average Net Price:
$16,356
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
3.5
Average ACT Composite
19
Average SAT Composite
1042
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $35,558 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $35,558 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $10,148 |
| Books and Supplies | $1080 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$15,178
$30k - $48k
$13,694
$48k - $75k
$12,485
$75k - $110k
$18,346
$110k+
$22,457
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: sfs@fresno.edu
Aid & Grants
0
100
50%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
56%
Average Aid Per Year
$26,985
56%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,360
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$19,903
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
54%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$7893
53%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,360
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$29,094
$30k - $48k
$29,572
$48k - $75k
$25,922
$75k - $110k
$24,907
$110k+
$20,890
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$11,659,695
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$11,550,720
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
46%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,391
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$19,273
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$219
Students receiving federal loans
45%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,886
Average Other Loans Per Year
$12,618
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Mennonite Brethren Church
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
832
Students Applied
500
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
No
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | August 1 | |
| Spring Regular Decision | January 2 |
Application Fee
$40
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
In-State Students
88%
Out-Of-State Students
3%
Average ACT Composite: 19
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1042
0
1600
SAT Percentiles
Math
25th
490
75th
620
Reading
25th
480
75th
620
3.5
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Top 10%
25
Top 25%
56
Top 50%
89
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
3,032
Total Number of Undergrads
1,744
0
100
56%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
67%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
10:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
118
Majors
A B M D
| A B M D | |
|---|---|
| AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES | |
| BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES | |
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES | |
| COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS | |
| EDUCATION | |
| ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS | |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS | |
| FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES | |
| FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS | |
| HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS | |
| HISTORY | |
| HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES | |
| LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES | |
| LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES | |
| LIBRARY SCIENCE | |
| MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS | |
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES | |
| NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION | |
| PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY | |
| PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES | |
| PHYSICAL SCIENCES | |
| PSYCHOLOGY | |
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS | |
| SOCIAL SCIENCES | |
| THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS | |
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS |
Faculty Overview
0
100
80%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Male
Female
US National: 42%
US National: 48%
Ethnicity
African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Unknown
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Male
Female
28%
US National: 44%72%
US National: 56%Residency
In-State Students
88%
Out-Of-State Students
3%
Size of Town
Major city
Countries Represented
Ethnicity
African American
6%
Asian/Pacific Islander
5%
Hispanic
61%
Native American
1%
White
20%
Multiracial
1%
Unknown
3%
Percent of First Generation Students
47%
Student Organizations
16
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
45%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
45%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Sunbirds
School Colors
royal, orange, and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
178
Total Female Athletes
138
Intramural Sports
6
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Track and Field
- Water Polo
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
Fresno Pacific University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$45,600
Top 5 Cities
Fresno
Visalia
Bakersfield
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Top 5 Employers
Fresno Pacific University
Fresno Unified School District
Visalia Unified School District
Clovis Unified School District
Tulare County Office of Education
Top 5 Sectors
Education
Business Development
Community and Social Services
Operations
Healthcare Services
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$19,273
Loan Default Rate
4%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$219
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingThe student there seem to really love it, the campus is beautiful and the classes are small enough for one on one learning so you don't feel left behind. The school offers many various programs all with an underlying message of faith and God.
Kourinthia from Tulare, CA
Always introduce yourself and make an impression, it's a small campus so you'll be remembered or at least recognized.
Angelina from Fresno, CA
A beautiful Christian community with nothing but nice genuine people, professors at the top of their academic game, and a relaxed campus a home away from home.
Acacia from Fresno, CA
The atmosphere at this school is so welcoming. The admissions counselors and everyone on campus is so friendly. It is small (extremely small almost the size of a high school but that just makes it more personable and easy to get around in) and close knit community.
Angelica from Sacramento, CA
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