Fresno Pacific University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$35,990

2.95% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$15,261

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

64.1%

1,773 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

2,879

53.6% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

50%

116 Graduates

About

Fresno Pacific University is a higher education institution located in Fresno County, CA. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Fresno Pacific University were Liberal Arts & Sciences (136 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (76 degrees), and Social Work (70 degrees).

In 2024, 897 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Fresno Pacific University. 75.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 24.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (545 degrees), 2.61 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (209 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Fresno Pacific University is $35,990, which is $11,990 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Fresno Pacific University is $35,990, which is $11,990 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,261.

In 2024, 87% of undergraduate students attending Fresno Pacific University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 66% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$35,990

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Fresno Pacific University was $35,990. The cost of tuition at Fresno Pacific University is $11,990 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Fresno Pacific University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$15,261

2024 Value

2.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Fresno Pacific University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,261. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Fresno Pacific University grew by 2.6%.

This chart compares the average net price of Fresno Pacific University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,656

Room and Board

$1,080

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Fresno Pacific University was of $10,656 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 4.46% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,080. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Fresno Pacific University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

87%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

66%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

87% of undergraduate students at Fresno Pacific University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 3.57% with respect to 2023, when 84% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Fresno Pacific University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Fresno Pacific University received 1,773 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 17% annual growth. Out of those 1,773 applicants, 1,136 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 64.1% acceptance rate.

There were 2,879 students enrolled at Fresno Pacific University in 2024. 10% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Fresno Pacific University has an overall enrollment yield of 17.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

64.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

1,136

Accepted Out of 1,773

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Fresno Pacific University was 64.1% (1,136 admissions from 1,773 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 57.5%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 17%, while admissions grew by 30.3%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Fresno Pacific University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

10%

Submission Percentage (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

10% of enrolled first-time students at Fresno Pacific University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Fresno Pacific University had a total enrollment of 2,879 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Fresno Pacific University is 1,543 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,336. This means that 53.6% of students enrolled at Fresno Pacific University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Fresno Pacific University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 60.6% Hispanic or Latino, 21.7% White, 5.14% Asian, 4.41% Black or African American, 0.903% Two or More Races, 0.764% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.695% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Fresno Pacific University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (40%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (16.6%) and White Female (14.6%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (51.4%), followed by White Female (14.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (12.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

53.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Fresno Pacific University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,879 students. The full-time enrollment at Fresno Pacific University is 1,543 and the part-time enrollment is 1,336. This means that 53.6% of students enrolled at Fresno Pacific University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Fresno Pacific University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

72%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Fresno Pacific University was 72%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Fresno Pacific University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Fresno Pacific University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Hispanic or Latino
1,745 enrolled students
White
626 enrolled students
Asian
148 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Fresno Pacific University is 60.6% Hispanic or Latino, 21.7% White, 5.14% Asian, 4.41% Black or African American, 0.903% Two or More Races, 0.764% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.695% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 97 students (3.37%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 465 more women than men received degrees from Fresno Pacific University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Fresno Pacific University is hispanic or latino (545 degrees awarded). There were 2.61 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (209 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Fresno Pacific University is Liberal Arts & Sciences (136 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (76 degrees) and Social Work (70 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Fresno Pacific University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Human Sciences (68 degrees awarded), Theology (22 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (70 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fresno Pacific University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,604,081 people), Secondary school teachers (490,142 people), Education administrators (312,195 people), Social workers, all other (267,493 people), and Special education teachers (229,302 people).

The most specialized majors at Fresno Pacific University in 2024 are Human Sciences (68 degrees awarded), Theology (22 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (70 degrees), Education (202 degrees), and Psychology (108 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fresno Pacific University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Geoscientists and hydrologists, except geographers, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, and Gaming services workers

The most specialized majors at Fresno Pacific University are Human Sciences (68 degrees awarded), Theology (22 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (70 degrees), Education (202 degrees), and Psychology (108 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fresno Pacific University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,111,671 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (407,294 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (356,648 people), Individual & family services (283,421 people), and Outpatient care centers (280,073 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Fresno Pacific University.

Most Common (2024)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
136 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
76 degrees awarded
Social Work
70 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Fresno Pacific University was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 136 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Fresno Pacific University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

216

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

681

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 216 degrees were awarded to men at Fresno Pacific University, which is 0.317 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (681).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Fresno Pacific University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 31 degrees were awarded to men at Fresno Pacific University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.554 times less than the 56 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 108 degrees were awarded to men at Fresno Pacific University in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 3.86 times more than the 28 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

40%

100% Completion Time

50%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 40% of students graduating from Fresno Pacific University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 50% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 51% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Hispanic or Latino
545 degrees awarded
White
209 degrees awarded
Asian
49 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Fresno Pacific University is hispanic or latino (545 degrees awarded). There were 2.61 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (209 degrees).

2.68% of degree recipients (24 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

Hispanic or Latino Female
592 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
488 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
477 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Fresno Pacific University is hispanic or latino female (592 degrees awarded). There were 1.21 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (488 degrees).

Operations

Fresno Pacific University has an endowment valued at nearly $22.8M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 3.54M (15.6%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Fresno Pacific University had a total salary expenditure of 69M. Fresno Pacific University employs 41 Assistant professors, 27 Associate professors and 10 Instructors. Most academics at Fresno Pacific University are Female Assistant professor (27), Female Associate professor (14), and Male Assistant professor (14).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fresno Pacific University are: Management, with 66 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 41 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 37 employees.

Endowment

$22.8M

2024 Endowment

15.2%

growth from 2023

Fresno Pacific University has an endowment valued at about $22.8M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Fresno Pacific University grew 15.2% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $23.1M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Fresno Pacific University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$36.2M

2024 Salaries

0.386%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Fresno Pacific University paid a median of $36.2M in salaries, which represents 52.5% of their overall expenditure ($69M) and a 0.386% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.377% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 5.49% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$7.46M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Fresno Pacific University paid a total of $7.46M to 87 employees working as instructors, which represents 20.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fresno Pacific University were Management with 66 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 41 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 37 employees.

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