Thursday, July 29th, 2010

Fresno Pacific University


Location and Affiliation:

Fresno Pacific University is located in Fresno, CA, population 451,455.
Affiliation: Mennonite Brethren.

Population:

Fresno Pacific University’s enrollment is 1067 students on campus.

• 67% female
• 4% black
• 1% American Indian
• 24% Hispanic
• 2% Asian
• 2% international

64% of applicants are admitted. Freshman return at a rate of 81%.

Professor to Student Ratio:

1:16

Academic Level:

• Fresno Pacific University is a Level 3 school
• The average high school GPA is 3.6
• The middle 50% range of ACT scores is 17-24
• The middle SAT range is Verbal 430-570, Math 440-570, Composite 870-1140

Most Popular Majors:

• Business 32%
• Security 6%
• Education 38%
• Religions 4%
• Psychology 4%

Graduates:

60% graduate after 6 years.

Application:

• Admission fee is $40
• The admission application deadline is July 31
• The financial aid deadline is March 2

Generosity:

Average need met is 87%.

Features:

Fresno Pacific University began as Pacific Bible Institute in 1944. Today, more than 200 faculty and staff serve over 2,000 students in 16 major buildings on a 42-acre campus. Fresno Pacific College became Fresno Pacific University January 11, 1997. This is the only accredited institution of Christian higher education between Los Angeles and Sacramento. FPU has endowments totaling over $48 million.

Contact:

Fresno Pacific University Admissions 1-800-660-6089.

Learn more about Fresno Pacific University. http://www.fresno.edu