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Fresno Pacific University
- 1717 S Chestnut Ave
- Fresno, CA 93702
- OPEID College Code: 00125300
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- General Phone: (559) 453-2000
- President: D. Merrill Ewert
- Website: www.fresno.edu

- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 2,391
- College Mascot: Sunbirds

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- Religious Affiliation
- Mennonite Brethren Church
- Mission Statement
- Fresno Pacific University develops students for leadership and service through excellence in Christian higher education.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
None Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Medium Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate with Arts & Sciences (Education Dominant)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Majority Undergraduate
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.fresno.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $40.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $90.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 206 | 403 | 609 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 139 (67%) | 275 (68%) | 414 (68%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 69 (50%) | 117 (43%) | 186 (45%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 118 | 63% |
| ACT ® Exam | 48 | 26% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 420 | 560 |
| SAT ® Math | 440 | 580 |
| SAT ® Writing | 430 | 560 |
| ACT ® Composite | 17 | 25 |
| ACT ® English | 19 | 25 |
| ACT ® Math | 17 | 24 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 100%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 65% | 42% | 46% | 99% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,726 | $3,776 | $8,253 | $8,801 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 2.0% | 3.2% | 2.3% |
| Number in Default | 15 | 23 | 13 |
| Number in Repayment | 732 | 703 | 554 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $21,796 | $20,790 | $19,674 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $21,796 | $20,790 | $19,674 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,386 | $1,314 | $1,242 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $4,730 | $4,300 | $5,790 |
| Other Expenses | $2,934 | $2,862 | $2,718 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,288 | $8,910 | $8,568 |
| Other Expenses | $3,618 | $3,528 | $3,348 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,888 | $3,528 | $3,600 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $30,846 | $29,266 | $29,424 |
| Out of State | $30,846 | $29,266 | $29,424 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $36,088 | $34,542 | $32,832 |
| Out of State | $36,088 | $34,542 | $32,832 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $27,070 | $25,884 | $24,516 |
| Out of State | $27,070 | $25,884 | $24,516 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 2,391 Undergraduate: 1,577 Graduate: 814
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 723 Female: 1,668
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 513 Female: 1,064
- Graduate Gender Male: 210 Female: 604
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,526 Part-Time: 865
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,311 Part-Time: 266
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 215 Part-Time: 599
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 68 | 3% |
| American Indian | 22 | 0.9% |
| Black | 89 | 4% |
| Asian | 89 | 4% |
| Hispanic | 649 | 27% |
| White | 1,275 | 53% |
| Unknown | 199 | 8% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 2 | 0.08% |
| Ages 18-19 | 252 | 11% |
| Ages 20-21 | 308 | 13% |
| Ages 22-24 | 313 | 13% |
| Ages 25-29 | 320 | 13% |
| Ages 30-34 | 244 | 10% |
| Ages 35-39 | 190 | 8% |
| Ages 40-49 | 301 | 13% |
| Ages 50-65 | 207 | 9% |
| Age Over 65 | 3 | 0.1% |
| Age Uknown | 251 | 10% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 550 | 281 | 269 |
| Faculty Status | 356 | 94 | 262 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 356 | 94 | 262 |
| Primarily Instruction | 356 | 94 | 262 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 34 | 32 | 2 |
| Other Professionals | 74 | 72 | 2 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 86 | 83 | 3 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 7 | 7 | - |
| Skilled Crafts | 9 | 9 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 20 | 19 | 1 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $52,970 (69) | $53,650 (47) | $51,518 (22) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $67,400 (25) | $68,667 (16) | $65,148 (9) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $53,549 (94) | $54,293 (63) | $52,036 (31) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $1,795,656 | $894,939 | $900,717 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 50% | 50% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 246 | 134 | 112 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 223 | 121 | 102 |
| Baseball | 28 | 28 | - |
| Basketball | 36 | 17 | 19 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 51 | 27 | 24 |
| Soccer | 48 | 22 | 26 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 29 | 17 | 12 |
| Tennis | 15 | 8 | 7 |
| Volleyball | 13 | - | 13 |
| Water Polo | 26 | 15 | 11 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $28,176 | $27,695 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $6,589 | $5,632 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 50 | 24 | 26 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 11 | 5 | 6 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 9 | 4 | 5 |
| Soccer | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Tennis | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Volleyball | 5 | - | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | - | 4 |
| Water Polo | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 2 | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 75%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 43%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 59% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 54% |
| Female | 61% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 38% |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 33% |
| Asian | 50% |
| Hispanic | 50% |
| White | 73% |
| Unknown | 16% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 50% |
| 5 Years | 56% |
| 6 Years | 58% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | 13 | - |
| Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Burglary | 2 | - |
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