Fresno Pacific University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$34,960

4% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$15,668

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

0.0652%

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

57.5%

1,516 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

2,921

54.7% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

55.9%

113 Graduates

About

Fresno Pacific University is a higher education institution located in Fresno County, CA. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Fresno Pacific University were Liberal Arts & Sciences (151 degrees awarded), Social Work (132 degrees), and Child Development (104 degrees).

In 2023, 1,059 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Fresno Pacific University. 76.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 23.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (592 degrees), 2.08 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (285 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Fresno Pacific University is $34,960, which is $10,385 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Fresno Pacific University was 0.0652%, corresponding to 1 out of the 1,533 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Fresno Pacific University is $34,960, which is $10,385 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,668.

In 2023, 84% of undergraduate students attending Fresno Pacific University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 47% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$34,960

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Fresno Pacific University was $34,960. The cost of tuition at Fresno Pacific University is $10,385 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

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

Average Net Price

$15,668

2023 Value

2.71%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Fresno Pacific University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,668. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Fresno Pacific University grew by 2.71%.

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

$10,201

Room and Board

$1,080

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Fresno Pacific University was of $10,201 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 2.66% between 2022 and 2023.

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

84%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

47%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

84% of undergraduate students at Fresno Pacific University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 6.33% with respect to 2022, when 79% 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.0652%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Fresno Pacific University was 0.0652%, which represents 1 out of the 1533 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Fresno Pacific University received 1,516 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 82.2% annual growth. Out of those 1,516 applicants, 872 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 57.5% acceptance rate.

There were 2,921 students enrolled at Fresno Pacific University in 2023.

Fresno Pacific University has an overall enrollment yield of 23.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

57.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

872

Accepted Out of 1,516

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Fresno Pacific University was 57.5% (872 admissions from 1,516 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 75%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 82.2%, while admissions grew by 39.7%.

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

0% of enrolled first-time students at Fresno Pacific University in 2022 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 2,921 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Fresno Pacific University is 1,598 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,323. This means that 54.7% of students enrolled at Fresno Pacific University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Fresno Pacific University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 58% Hispanic or Latino, 24% White, 5.75% Asian, 4.9% Black or African American, 1.03% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.753% Two or More Races, and 0.514% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Fresno Pacific University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (40.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (16.2%) and White Female (14.2%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (49.2%), followed by White Female (16.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (11.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

54.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Fresno Pacific University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,921 students. The full-time enrollment at Fresno Pacific University is 1,598 and the part-time enrollment is 1,323. This means that 54.7% of students enrolled at Fresno Pacific University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% 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

81%

2023 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 81%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Fresno Pacific University had a retention rate higher 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 (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
1,695 enrolled students
White
701 enrolled students
Asian
168 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Fresno Pacific University is 58% Hispanic or Latino, 24% White, 5.75% Asian, 4.9% Black or African American, 1.03% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.753% Two or More Races, and 0.514% 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 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% 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, 71 students (2.43%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 567 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 (592 degrees awarded). There were 2.08 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (285 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Fresno Pacific University is Liberal Arts & Sciences (151 degrees awarded), followed by Social Work (132 degrees) and Child Development (104 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (104 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (132 degrees), and Education (207 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 (1,595,648 people), Secondary school teachers (498,241 people), Education administrators (310,124 people), Social workers, all other (269,408 people), and Special education teachers (230,334 people).

The most specialized majors at Fresno Pacific University in 2023 are Human Sciences (104 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (132 degrees), Education (207 degrees), Theology (16 degrees), and Psychology (91 degrees) (as of 2023).

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, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Nurse anesthetists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Fresno Pacific University are Human Sciences (104 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (132 degrees), Education (207 degrees), Theology (16 degrees), and Psychology (91 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (2,823,152 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (269,432 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (221,121 people), Individual & family services (160,958 people), and Religious organizations (136,140 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 (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
151 degrees awarded
Social Work
132 degrees awarded
Child Development
104 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Fresno Pacific University was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 151 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

246

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

813

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 246 degrees were awarded to men at Fresno Pacific University, which is 0.303 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (813).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 34 degrees were awarded to men at Fresno Pacific University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.523 times less than the 65 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 120 degrees were awarded to men at Fresno Pacific University in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 3.87 times more than the 31 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

55%

100% Completion Time

68%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 55% of students graduating from Fresno Pacific University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 68% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 71% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Fresno Pacific University is Female and Black or African American (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
592 degrees awarded
White
285 degrees awarded
Black or African American
60 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Fresno Pacific University is hispanic or latino (592 degrees awarded). There were 2.08 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (285 degrees).

3.31% of degree recipients (35 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Female
477 degrees awarded
White Female
205 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
115 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Fresno Pacific University is hispanic or latino female (477 degrees awarded). There were 2.33 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (205 degrees).

Operations

Fresno Pacific University has an endowment valued at nearly $19.7M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.09M (10.6%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Fresno Pacific University had a total salary expenditure of 67.2M. Fresno Pacific University employs 42 Assistant professors, 33 Associate professors and 17 Instructors. Most academics at Fresno Pacific University are Female Assistant professor (29), Male Associate professor (17), and Female Associate professor (16).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fresno Pacific University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 62 employees, Management, with 52 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 49 employees.

Endowment

$19.7M

2023 Endowment

4.98%

growth from 2022

Fresno Pacific University has an endowment valued at about $19.7M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Fresno Pacific University grew 4.98% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $30M 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

$36.1M

2023 Salaries

0.377%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Fresno Pacific University paid a median of $36.1M in salaries, which represents 53.7% of their overall expenditure ($67.2M) and a 0.377% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.49% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 5.81% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$9.15M

Instructional Salaries

109

Number of Employees

In 2023, Fresno Pacific University paid a total of $9.15M to 109 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

42 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

62 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Fresno Pacific University were Assistant professor with 42 employees, Associate professor with 33 employees, and Instructor with 17 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fresno Pacific University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 62 employees, Management with 52 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 49 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Fresno Pacific University was Female Assistant professor with 29 employees, Male Associate professor with 17 employees, and Female Associate professor with 16 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Fresno Pacific University.

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