Fresno Pacific University
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.
Admissions & acceptance rate
First-time freshman admissions: how selective the college is, and how many admitted students choose to enroll.
Graduation rate & outcomes
Completion, retention, and the equity gap between Pell and non-Pell students.
Pell equity
Non-Pell students graduate at a 62.0-point higher rate than Pell recipients.
Tuition & cost
What families actually pay, broken down by family income.
Net price by family income
Negative values mean aid exceeds the published cost of attendance for that income band.
Academic programs at Fresno Pacific
Top program areas ranked by completions.
Top program families by completions
Enrollment trends & demographics
Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.
Gender split
Race / ethnicity composition
Student-faculty ratio
Student-to-faculty ratio and instructional staff counts.
Fresno Pacific vs Peer comparison
The peer institutions Fresno Pacific selected for federal comparison reporting.
A larger shape on any axis means this institution outperforms its peers on that dimension. For acceptance rate and net price, lower raw values are inverted so "more selective" and "more affordable" appear larger.
| Carnegie | |||||
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SubjectFresno Pacific University | 50% | — | 2,879 | $14,317 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Alvernia University | 56% | 58.1% | 2,796 | $28,329 | Doctoral/Professional |
Eastern Mennonite University | 67% | 100.0% | 1,154 | $23,615 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Messiah University | 75% | 79.0% | 3,373 | $27,686 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Neumann University | 53% | 81.3% | 2,244 | $28,714 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Point Loma Nazarene University | 77% | 83.7% | 4,757 | $50,168 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Siena Heights University | 39% | 68.9% | 1,781 | $17,185 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Trevecca Nazarene University | 53% | 69.4% | 3,195 | $14,459 | Doctoral/Professional |
Vanguard University of Southern California | 57% | 62.4% | 2,246 | $19,761 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Walsh University | 58% | 70.7% | 2,192 | $20,004 | Doctoral/Professional |
| Peer group median | 56% | 70.7% | 2,521 | $21,810 |
Reports & documents (3)
Dashboards, factbooks, data dictionaries, and other reference material published by the IR office.
- DFR reportIPEDS Data Feedback Report 20242024nces.ed.gov
- GlossaryGlossary of Terms | Fresno Pacific UniversityThe glossary from Fresno Pacific University provides definitions for 82 terms related to student financial services, including key concepts like Adjusted Gross Income, FAFSA, Direct Loans, and Cost of Attendance. The glossary serves as an essential resource for students navigating financial aid options, varying loan programs, and understanding the financial responsibilities associated with higher education.fresno.edu
- Strategic planExpanding the Possibilities: Revised and Extended Strategic Map 2022-20252022Fresno Pacific University has laid out a strategic plan for 2022-2025 titled 'Expanding the Possibilities,' focusing on growth, engagement, innovation, service, and transformation. Key priorities include increasing student population and retention rates, doubling scholarship funds, promoting a Christ-centered worldview, and enhancing diversity and inclusion. With the impact of the COVID pandemic in mind, the plan aims to ensure financial health, broaden non-tuition revenue, and boost community engagement through creative and strategic initiatives.fresno.edu
Grants & funding (1)
Federal grant awards and open funding opportunities awarded to this institution.
Notable alumni of Fresno Pacific (11)
A curated list of alumni recognized for notable achievements across industries.
- Pablo CamposAthletics
- Steve Cleveland
- Todd Decker
- Robert Griswold
- Elfrieda 'Freddy' Hiebert
- Paul HiebertReligion
- Jordan Litz
- Ivan MirkovićAthletics
- Anthony J. Nocella
- Wendy Schuller
- Mikey Varas
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