Fresno Pacific University
Fresno, California 93702-4709
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
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.
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •The classroom building was ready for use in the fall of 1959, but the dorm buildings were not completed until 1961 because of financial difficulties.
- •The Bible Institute became an accredited junior college in 1961, and decided to develop a four-year program two years later, in 1963.
- •In 1964, Pacific Bible Institute changed its name to Pacific College, and became accredited with the WASC the next year.
- •By 1967, the decision was made to add graduate courses, and the accreditation for the first master of arts program was received from WASC in 1975.
- •The college changed its name to Fresno Pacific College in 1976 and to Fresno Pacific University in 1997.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
53.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$19,250
Programs (111)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
81%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
11
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from CA state average + large city premium