Fresno Pacific University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4236 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1189 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1115 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #94 of 249 | In California |
| #2 of 3 | In Fresno |
| #3839 of 4,103 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Mennonite Brethren Church
- Acceptance rate
- 75%
- Undergraduates
- 1,744
- Graduates
- 1,288
- 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 75% and is among the top 39% 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 | 75% | 70% | 78% |
| Applicants | 832 | 299 | 533 |
| Admissions | 624 | 210 | 414 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 153 | 55 | 98 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 2 | 2 |
1,093 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
446 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 |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Hispanic | 1741 (58%) |
|---|---|
| White | 727 (24%) |
| Asian | 174 (6%) |
| Black or African American | 161 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 107 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 60 (2%) |
| Two or more races | 23 (0.8%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 14 (0.5%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 12 (0.4%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Fresno Pacific University is $15,255 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 | $12,482 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $12,004 |
| $48-75K | $15,654 |
| $75-110K | $16,669 |
| $110K+ | $20,686 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $33,614 | $15,369 |
| Tuition in-state | $33,614 | $15,369 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $33,614 | $15,369 |
| Fee in-district | $574 | $60 |
| Fee in-state | $574 | $60 |
| Fee out-of-state | $574 | $60 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 576 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,238 |
Fresno Pacific University majors
Fresno Pacific University has granted 669 bachelor's degrees across 44 programs and 306 master's across 20 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Fresno Pacific University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development | 98 | |
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 98 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 86 | 10 |
| Social Work | 80 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 54 | 15 |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 56 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 53 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 41 | |
| School Psychology | 35 | |
| Psychology, General | 33 | |
| Nursing Science | 2 | 26 |
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 18 | |
| Criminology | 17 | |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 15 | |
| Reading Teacher Education | 13 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, Other | 12 | |
| Organizational Leadership | 11 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 10 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 10 | |
| Accounting | 9 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 9 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 9 | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | 8 |
| Pre-Medicine & Pre-Medical Studies | 9 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 8 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 8 | |
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 8 | |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | 8 | |
| History, General | 7 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 7 | |
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 6 | |
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 6 | |
| Divinity & Ministry | 6 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 6 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 6 | |
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | 6 | |
| Computer Software Technology & Technician | 5 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 5 | |
| Pre-Law Studies | 5 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 4 | |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 3 | |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 3 | |
| Environmental Studies | 3 | |
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 3 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 3 | |
| Chemistry, General | 2 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 2 | |
| Graphic Design | 2 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 2 | |
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 2 | |
| Sociology, General | 2 | |
| Applied Mathematics, Other | 1 | |
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 | |
| Environmental Biology | 1 | |
| Environmental Science | 1 | |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 1 | |
| Philosophy | 1 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 1 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 669 | 306 |
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% | 46% | 53% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Fresno Pacific University has published 258 scientific papers with 1,672 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 | 1 |
| 1992 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 | 3 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 | 2 |
| 1995 | 1 | 6 |
| 1996 | 1 | 3 |
| 1997 | 6 | 8 |
| 1998 | 4 | 7 |
| 1999 | 4 | 10 |
| 2000 | 1 | 10 |
| 2001 | 2 | 12 |
| 2002 | 5 | 19 |
| 2003 | 4 | 21 |
| 2004 | 3 | 20 |
| 2005 | 1 | 15 |
| 2006 | 4 | 21 |
| 2007 | 5 | 22 |
| 2008 | 9 | 34 |
| 2009 | 5 | 46 |
| 2010 | 5 | 67 |
| 2011 | 12 | 50 |
| 2012 | 8 | 70 |
| 2013 | 13 | 81 |
| 2014 | 15 | 86 |
| 2015 | 10 | 83 |
| 2016 | 17 | 69 |
| 2017 | 20 | 77 |
| 2018 | 22 | 83 |
| 2019 | 15 | 121 |
| 2020 | 12 | 121 |
| 2021 | 18 | 129 |
| 2022 | 15 | 189 |
| 2023 | 7 | 149 |
Notable alumni
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Dan Quisenberry
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
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Daniel Raymond "Quiz" Quisenberry 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 playerbasketball coach
- 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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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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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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Field Ruwe
- Occupations
- novelistjournalist
- Biography
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Field Ruwe is an educator, historian, author, and scholar practitioner currently based in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. 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 | 628 |
| 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 |