Fresno Pacific University

Fresno, California

Private nonprofitBachelor's to graduateFounded 1944Large citySEVP certified

About

Fresno Pacific University (FPU) is a private Christian university in Fresno, California, United States. It was founded as the Pacific Bible Institute in 1944 by the Pacific District Conference of U.S. Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches. The university awarded its first Bachelor of Arts degree in 1965. The first master's degree program was introduced in 1975.

Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state): US$37,760
Estimated total for international students: US$45,834

Net price calculatorfresno.edu

International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates: 1,544
Graduate students: 1,334
International undergraduates: 3%
Students per teacher: 10 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate: 64%

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 49%
Median earnings 10 years after starting: US$66,140

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (78)

Bachelor's degrees48 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsApplied MathematicsBible/Biblical StudiesBiological and Biomedical Sciences, OtherBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryCommunication and Media StudiesComputer EngineeringComputer Engineering Technologies/TechniciansCriminal Justice and CorrectionsCriminologyDesign and Applied ArtsDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEcology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHealth/Medical Preparatory ProgramsHistoryHomeland SecurityHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesHuman Resources Management and ServicesIntercultural/Multicultural and Diversity StudiesInternational Relations and National Security StudiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMarketingMathematicsMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchNon-Professional Legal StudiesPhilosophyPhysiology, Pathology and Related SciencesPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSecurity Science and TechnologySocial WorkSociologySports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Master's degrees21 subjects

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBible/Biblical StudiesBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, OtherClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCurriculum and InstructionEducational Administration and SupervisionIntercultural/Multicultural and Diversity StudiesLibrary Science and AdministrationMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherPastoral Counseling and Specialized MinistriesPeace Studies and Conflict ResolutionRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingSpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTheological and Ministerial StudiesTheology and Religious Vocations, Other

Graduate certificates9 subjects

Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCriminal Justice and CorrectionsEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational/Instructional Media DesignPeace Studies and Conflict ResolutionSpecial Education and TeachingStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTheological and Ministerial Studies

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.