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Fresno Pacific University

Fresno Pacific University is a medium, private institution located in Fresno, ca. Founded in 1944, Fresno Pacific University offers undergraduate degrees in 111 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics N/A
undergraduates 1,743 undergraduates
cost $34,188 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions Academics Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

Admissions

Will I get into Fresno Pacific University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 75.0%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.54
Application fee $40
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Key deadlines

June
30
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01
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Fresno Pacific University is known for one of its top majors: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. Their student-faculty ratio is 10:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
10 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Arts, Design, and Humanities
Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Education and Teaching
Health and Medical Professions
Computer Science and Information Technology
Law and Legal Studies

Popular majors

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Social Work
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $34,188
Additional expenses
Room & board $9,238
Books & supplies $1,080
Other expenses $2,609
Cost of attendance* $47,115
Average financial aid package $21,383
Estimated cost $25,732 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $34,188
Additional expenses
Room & board $9,238
Books & supplies $1,080
Other expenses $2,609
Cost of attendance* $47,115
Average financial aid package $21,383
Estimated cost $25,732 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Fresno Pacific University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,743, with gender binary students split 28% male and 72% female.

Total enrollment

1,744

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
20%
African American %
6%
Hispanic American %
61%
Asian %
4%
Native American %
1%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
1%
Multiracial %
1%
Unknown %
6%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

Campus info

map 1717 S. Chestnut Ave, Fresno, CA 93702-4709
phone 559-453-2000
address www.fresno.edu/
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Fresno Pacific University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Fresno Pacific University?

Fresno Pacific University is located in Fresno, ca.

What is the acceptance rate at Fresno Pacific University? 

The acceptance rate for Fresno Pacific University is 75%.

What’s the average GPA for Fresno Pacific University?

The average high school GPA for Fresno Pacific University students was 3.54.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Fresno Pacific University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Fresno Pacific University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $188,460.

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