Fresno Pacific University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4242 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1184 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1109 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #97 of 249 | In California |
| #2 of 3 | In Fresno |
| #3538 of 4,425 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Mennonite Brethren Church
- Acceptance rate
- 58%
- Undergraduates
- 1,616
- Graduates
- 1,305
- Male:Female Ratio
- 25:75
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.fresno.edu
Fresno Pacific University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Fresno Pacific University has an acceptance rate of 58% and is among the top 20% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 58% | 56% | 58% |
| Applicants | 1,516 | 469 | 1,030 |
| Admissions | 872 | 264 | 597 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 203 | 69 | 134 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 4 | 4 |
2,105 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
574 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Hispanic | 1695 (58%) |
|---|---|
| White | 701 (24%) |
| Asian | 168 (6%) |
| Black or African American | 143 (5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 76 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 71 (2%) |
| Two or more races | 22 (0.8%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 15 (0.5%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 11 (0.4%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Fresno Pacific University is $15,668 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $13,059 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $11,874 |
| $48-75K | $11,116 |
| $75-110K | $15,205 |
| $110K+ | $20,235 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $34,960 | $13,140 |
| Tuition in-state | $34,960 | $13,140 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $34,960 | $13,140 |
| Fee in-district | $598 | $60 |
| Fee in-state | $598 | $60 |
| Fee out-of-state | $598 | $60 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 371 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,238 |
| Room charge | $5,018 |
| Meal charge | $5,130 |
Fresno Pacific University majors
Fresno Pacific University has granted 735 bachelor's degrees across 37 programs and 323 master's across 16 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Fresno Pacific University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 151 | |
| Social Work | 132 | |
| Child Development | 104 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 52 | 47 |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 73 | |
| School Psychology | 55 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 54 | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 49 | |
| Nursing Science | 47 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 38 | |
| Criminology | 35 | |
| Psychology, General | 33 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 20 | |
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 19 | |
| Reading Teacher Education | 16 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 14 | |
| Computer Software Technology & Technician | 11 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 9 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, Other | 9 | |
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 8 | |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 7 | |
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 7 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 6 | |
| Divinity & Ministry | 5 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 5 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 5 | |
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 4 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 4 | |
| Accounting | 3 | |
| Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 | |
| General Studies | 3 | |
| Sociology, General | 3 | |
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 2 | |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 2 | |
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 2 | |
| History, General | 2 | |
| Music Performance, General | 2 | |
| Philosophy | 2 | |
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | 2 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 1 | |
| Criminalistics and Criminal Science | 1 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 1 | |
| Environmental Biology | 1 | |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 1 | |
| Library and Information Science | 1 | |
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 1 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 1 | |
| Pre-Law Studies | 1 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 1 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 1 | |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 735 | 323 |
Fresno Pacific University has a graduation rate of 56%, which is among the 46% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 56% | 47% | 61% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Fresno Pacific University has published 291 scientific papers with 2,789 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Sociology, Law, Philosophy, Psychology, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Biology, and Medicine.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 0 | 3 |
| 1993 | 3 | 6 |
| 1994 | 1 | 4 |
| 1995 | 1 | 7 |
| 1996 | 1 | 7 |
| 1997 | 6 | 9 |
| 1998 | 4 | 17 |
| 1999 | 5 | 12 |
| 2000 | 1 | 20 |
| 2001 | 2 | 17 |
| 2002 | 5 | 23 |
| 2003 | 4 | 28 |
| 2004 | 3 | 29 |
| 2005 | 2 | 21 |
| 2006 | 5 | 30 |
| 2007 | 5 | 44 |
| 2008 | 9 | 46 |
| 2009 | 5 | 57 |
| 2010 | 6 | 81 |
| 2011 | 14 | 77 |
| 2012 | 9 | 96 |
| 2013 | 12 | 126 |
| 2014 | 14 | 132 |
| 2015 | 11 | 127 |
| 2016 | 18 | 98 |
| 2017 | 23 | 112 |
| 2018 | 23 | 124 |
| 2019 | 15 | 198 |
| 2020 | 15 | 223 |
| 2021 | 16 | 231 |
| 2022 | 22 | 236 |
| 2023 | 8 | 229 |
| 2024 | 9 | 248 |
Notable alumni
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Dan Quisenberry
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
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Daniel Raymond Quisenberry, nicknamed "Quiz", was an American right-handed relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played primarily for the Kansas City Royals. Notable for his submarine-style pitching delivery and his humorous quotes, he led the American League in saves a record five times (1980, 1982–85). Quisenberry retired in 1990 with 244 saves, then the fifth-highest total in major league history.
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Ron Adams
- Occupations
- basketball coachbasketball player
- Biography
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Ronald George Adams is an American basketball coach who is an assistant coach for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
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Pablo Campos
- Occupations
- association football player
- Biography
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Pablo Campos is a Brazilian former footballer.
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Josh Urbiztondo
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
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Joshua Emile Doherty Urbiztondo is a Filipino-American former professional basketball player. He last played for the San Miguel Alab Pilipinas of the ASEAN Basketball League (ABL).
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Chris Schwinden
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
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Christopher Schwinden is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in parts of two Major League seasons with the New York Mets.
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Ivan Mirković
- Occupations
- association football player
- Biography
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Ivan Mirković is a former Serbian footballer who played as a midfielder.
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Field Ruwe
- Occupations
- journalistnovelist
- Biography
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Field Ruwe is an educator, historian, author, and scholar practitioner currently based in Boston, Massachusetts. In his native country of Zambia, Dr. Ruwe is known as a radio and television host, and entrepreneur. On March 30, 2016, Ruwe signed a book contract with the Oklahoma-based Tate Publishing and Enterprises, LCC for his novel Crown Jewels.The deal includes Ruwe's future fiction and nonfiction works.
General info
| Alternative names | FPU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1944 |
| Motto | Founded on Christ |
| Colors | blue, orange |
| Academic calendar | August to May |
| Total FTE staff | 631 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1717 S. Chestnut Ave Fresno, California, 93702-4709 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 542,000 |
| Phone | 5594532000 |