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Tight-knitUrban
Known for business — excellent value
Fresno Pacific University is a private urban institution in Fresno, California. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A small campus of 1.6K undergraduates with a 8:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
56% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $58,896 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $14,317.
Established
1944
Motto
Founded on Christ
Mascot
Sunbird
Type
Private university
Conference
Division II level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Division
Division II
Campus Visits
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58%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
1,614Students
8:1Student:Faculty
56%Grad Rate
$58,896Earnings 10yr
$14,317Net Price
News & Alerts
program2026-03-15
Fresno Pacific University Launches New Data Science Minor
Admissions
Acceptance Rate57.5%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$35,558
Room & Board$10,148
Books & Supplies$1,080
Total Cost of Attendance$42,673
Average Net Price$14,317
Median Debt at Graduation$23,146
Monthly Payment (10yr)$245
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$13,059
$30–48K$11,874
$48–75K$11,116
$75–110K$15,205
$110K+$20,235
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$14,317
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
5300.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$19,250
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
11
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Programs (111)
Student Body
Undergrads
1,614
Gender Split
72% / 28%
Women / Men
First Generation
47%
Pell Grant Recipients
59%
Race & Ethnicity
White 20%
Black 5%
Hispanic 62%
Asian 5%
Two+ 1%
Int'l 3%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate55.9%
Freshman Retention80.5%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$51,422
8 Years$55,335
10 Years$58,896
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$41,900
Men
$52,800
Rankings
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
163Very High
Estimated from CA state average + large city premium
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75
Nearest Cities
San Franciscopop. 870K
164 mi(284 min)
Los Angelespop. 3.9M
203 mi(352 min)
San Diegopop. 1.4M
313 mi(543 min)