Fresno Pacific University
A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. generous financial aid cuts net price well below sticker; 58% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Fresno Pacific University is a private nonprofit institution located in Fresno, California with approximately 1,544 undergraduate students enrolled. Fresno Pacific University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 64%. The average net price after financial aid is $13,630 per year. The graduation rate is 50%, and the typical graduate earns $45,600 within 10 years of enrollment.
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.
The numbers tell a mixed story here — an 81% freshman retention rate suggests students who enroll generally feel supported, but a 56% graduation rate means nearly half don't finish, which is worth taking seriously before committing. Median earnings of $45,600 a decade out are modest, though the $23,146 median debt is relatively manageable by private university standards. This is worth considering if you're drawn to a tight-knit Christian community with small-college feel, but ask hard questions about academic support and what's driving that graduation gap.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 16% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,544 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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