School Information

63.0
Total Enrollment 2,668
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 16 : 1

Fresno Pacific University

http://www.fresno.edu
1717 S Chestnut Ave, Fresno, California 93702-4709
(559) 453-2000

Fresno Pacific University develops students for leadership and service through excellence in Christian higher education.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Mennonite Brethren Church
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Campus Setting City: Large
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Fresno Pacific University, 99.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 71.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $12,789), and 63% receive loans ($8,785 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $6,180.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Fresno Pacific University is $17,068 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 489 people applied to Fresno Pacific University. Of the applicants, 51.0% were admitted (70.0% male & 40.0% female ) and 69.0% accepted (45.0% male and 93.0% female)

Of the 1,810 undergraduate students at Fresno Pacific University, 15.0% are part-time. A majority (51.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 66.0% of the 858 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     94.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     79.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     33.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     50.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     58.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     63.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone 559-453-2000
Admissions Office Email maryjo.burchard@fresno.edu
Admissions Office Address Office of Undergraduate Admissions 1717 S Chestnut Ave Fresno, CA 93702
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.fresno.edu/admissions/
Admissions Website http://http://www.fresno.edu/ (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.fresno.edu/admissions/application/apply.asp
Application Fee $40

In order to be accepted to Fresno Pacific University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Fresno Pacific University SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 420
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 540
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 420
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 560
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 430
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 540
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 18
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 24
ACT English (25th Percentile) 16
ACT English (75th Percentile) 24
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 17
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 24
 
Fresno Pacific University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 2
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other 2
Biological and biomedical sciences 6
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other 2
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 4
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 152 49
Accounting 10
Business Administration and Management, General 62
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 5
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other 49
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 3
International Business/Trade/Commerce 3
Management Information Systems, General 0
Marketing Research 1
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 4
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management 0
Organizational Behavior Studies 64
Communication, journalism, and related programs 5
Communication and Media Studies, Other 0
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 5
Computer and information sciences and support services 0
Computer Science 0
Education 0 154 98
Bilingual and Multilingual Education 2
Biology Teacher Education 0
Business Teacher Education 0
Computer Teacher Education 2
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 17
Curriculum and Instruction 16
Education/Teaching Individuals - Orthopedic/Oth Phys Impairments 0
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 25
Educational/Instructional Media Design 2
Elementary Education and Teaching 128
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 5
Health Occupations Teacher Education 2
Mathematics Teacher Education 7 14
Music Teacher Education 5
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 3
Reading Teacher Education 0 3
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 0
Social Science Teacher Education 4
Special Education and Teaching, General 13
Special Education and Teaching, Other 4
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor 0
English language and literature/letters 6
English Language and Literature, General 6
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 64 0
Child Development 64 0
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 3
Latin Language and Literature 1
Spanish Language and Literature 2
Health professions and related clinical sciences 20 10
Athletic Training/Trainer 20 10
Physical Therapy/Therapist 0
History 3
History, General 3
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 0 0
Humanities/Humanistic Studies 0
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 0
Mathematics and statistics 5
Applied Mathematics 3
Mathematics, General 2
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 1 7
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies 1
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 3
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution 0 4
Natural resources and conservation 1
Environmental Science 1
Environmental Studies 0
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 12
Health and Physical Education, General 4
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 8
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 0
Philosophy and religious studies 1
Islamic Studies 1
Philosophy 0
Physical sciences 4
Chemistry, General 3
Physics, General 1
Psychology 27
Psychology, General 27
Psychology, Other 0
Public administration and social service professions 8
Social Work 8
Social sciences 16
Criminology 5
Development Economics and International Development 1
Political Science and Government, General 6
Social Sciences, General 2
Social Sciences, Other 0
Sociology 2
Theology and religious vocations 14
Bible/Biblical Studies 14
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other 0
Visual and performing arts 3
Art/Art Studies, General 1
Film/Cinema Studies 0
Music, General 2
Visual and Performing Arts, Other 0
 
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