Fresno Pacific University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4100 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1142 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1068 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #92 of 249 | In California |
| #2 of 3 | In Fresno |
| #3483 of 4,461 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Mennonite Brethren Church
- Acceptance rate
- 64%
- Undergraduates
- 1,545
- Graduates
- 1,334
- Male:Female Ratio
- 26:74
- 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 64% and is among the top 26% 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 | 64% | 66% | 63% |
| Applicants | 1,773 | 555 | 1,213 |
| Admissions | 1,136 | 367 | 767 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 193 | 69 | 124 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 3 | 2 | 1 |
1,598 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
713 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 | 1745 (61%) |
|---|---|
| White | 626 (22%) |
| Asian | 148 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 127 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 97 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 68 (2%) |
| Two or more races | 26 (0.9%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 20 (0.7%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 8 (0.3%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Fresno Pacific University is $15,261 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 | $11,133 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $11,929 |
| $48-75K | $10,799 |
| $75-110K | $15,744 |
| $110K+ | $20,353 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $35,990 | $13,710 |
| Tuition in-state | $35,990 | $13,710 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $35,990 | $13,710 |
| Fee in-district | $670 | $70 |
| Fee in-state | $670 | $70 |
| Fee out-of-state | $670 | $70 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 524 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,238 |
| Room charge | $4,800 |
| Meal charge | $5,410 |
Fresno Pacific University majors
Fresno Pacific University has granted 520 bachelor's degrees across 34 programs and 369 master's across 20 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Fresno Pacific University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 136 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 76 | 11 |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 78 | |
| Social Work | 70 | |
| Child Development | 68 | |
| School Psychology | 58 | |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 50 | |
| Psychology, General | 40 | |
| Reading Teacher Education | 32 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 26 | |
| Nursing Science | 22 | |
| Criminology | 18 | |
| Organizational Leadership | 18 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, Other | 16 | |
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | 13 | |
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 12 | |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 12 | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | 9 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 9 | |
| Accounting | 8 | |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 8 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 8 | |
| Applied Behavior Analysis | 7 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 7 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 7 | |
| Computer Software Engineering | 6 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 3 | 3 |
| Divinity & Ministry | 5 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 5 | |
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 4 | |
| History, General | 4 | |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | 4 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 3 | |
| Mathematics, General | 3 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 3 | |
| Pre-Law Studies | 3 | |
| Pre-Physical Therapy Studies | 3 | |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 2 | |
| Pre-Medicine & Pre-Medical Studies | 2 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 2 | |
| Applied Mathematics, Other | 1 | |
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 1 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 | |
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 1 | |
| Intercultural & Multicultural and Diversity Studies | 1 | |
| Library and Information Science | 1 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 1 | |
| Sociology, General | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 520 | 369 |
Fresno Pacific University has a graduation rate of 50%, which is among the 42% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 50% | 48% | 51% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Fresno Pacific University has published 297 scientific papers with 2,937 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Sociology, Philosophy, Law, Psychology, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Biology, and Medicine.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 125 |
| 2019 | 15 | 198 |
| 2020 | 15 | 222 |
| 2021 | 16 | 231 |
| 2022 | 24 | 237 |
| 2023 | 9 | 233 |
| 2024 | 9 | 251 |
| 2025 | 5 | 202 |
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 (AL) in saves a record five times (1980, 1982–85). In each season he led the league in saves, Quisenberry finished in the top five of the AL Cy Young Award voting, including runner-up finishes in 1983 and 1984 to LaMarr Hoyt and Willie Hernández, respectively. He retired in 1990 with 244 saves, the fifth-highest total in major league history at the time.
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Ron Adams
- Occupations
- basketball coachbasketball player
- Biography
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Ronald George Adams is an American basketball coach who has been an assistant coach for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association (NBA) since 2014.
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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 Anthony Schwinden is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in parts of two seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Mets.
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Ivan Mirković
- Occupations
- association football player
- Biography
-
Ivan Mirković is a former Serbian footballer who played as a midfielder.
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Pablo Campos
- Occupations
- association football player
- Biography
-
Pablo Campos is a Brazilian former footballer.
General info
| Alternative names | FPU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1944 |
| Motto | Founded on Christ |
| Colors | blue, orange |
| Academic calendar | August to May |
| Total FTE staff | 551 |
| 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 |