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Fresno Pacific is found in Fresno, California. Fresno is a large city. Applicants to the school are attracted by its Mennonite Brethren Church identity. Fresno Pacific is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Master's degree at the school.
Fresno Pacific has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The school is known for its programs in education and teaching.
Admission to Fresno Pacific is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 430. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 440 and 570.
Students numbered 1,996 in 2005 at Fresno Pacific.
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Fresno Pacific offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Golden State Athletic Conference.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Fresno Pacific University exists to prepare students for faithful and wise service through excellence in Christian higher education, and to strengthen the church and improve society through scholarship and service."
More complete details are provided below.
Fresno Pacific University
1717 S. Chestnut Ave.
Fresno, CA 93702-4709
General Phone: (559) 453-2000
Admissions Phone: (559) 453-2039
Financial Aid Phone: (559) 453-2041
http://www.fresno.edu
Fresno Pacific awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 236 | elementary school teaching, math teaching, educational administration, school counseling, English teaching, reading teaching, physical education teaching, social science teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 134 | human resources, international business, organizational behavior, marketing, business and related services, accounting, non-profit management, business management, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 30 | English, history, social services, interdisciplinary studies, minority and gender studies, peace and conflict resolution, Spanish language, sociology, ... |
| Religion And Philosophy | 30 | bible studies, philosophy, theology and religious vocations |
| Therapy And Counseling | 21 | psychology, physical therapy |
| Family And Social Work | 11 | social work |
| Science | 9 | biological and biomedical sciences, biology, chemistry |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 1 | environmental studies, environmental science |
| Music | 1 | music |
| Mathematics | 0 | applied mathematics |
| Media | 0 | communication studies |
| Art Studies | 0 | art studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 0 | computer science |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 0 | film studies |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 0 | health and physical education, athletic trainer, sports and fitness management |
Number of programs and degrees for Fresno Pacific in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 365 | 46 |
| Master's degree | 108 | 15 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, Fresno Pacific had a total enrollment of 1,996 students (1,530 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 30% |
| Women | 70% |
| Full-Time | 96% |
| Part-Time | 4% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 60% |
| Graduate | 40% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 50% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 19% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 23% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 93% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 84 % |
| Part-Time | 80 % |
Fresno Pacific offers campus housing for 574 of its 1,530 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Fresno, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 557 | 359 | 64% | 187 | 52% |
| Men | 171 | 102 | 60% | 56 | 55% |
| Women | 386 | 257 | 67% | 131 | 51% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 430 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 570 |
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 81% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 32% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (559) 453-2039
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 19,674 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,674 |
| Room and board | $ 5,790 |
| Room charge | $ 2,690 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,520 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,242 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,340 |
Financial Aid:
Fresno Pacific participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 125300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (559) 453-2041
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 9 | $66,449 | 4 | $54,835 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 9 | $66,449 | 4 | $54,835 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 37 | $52,351 | 26 | $49,483 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 37 | $52,351 | 26 | $49,483 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Golden State Athletic Conference |
| Track | Golden State Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 36 | 33 | 69 |
| Track | 16 | 16 | 32 |
| Basketball | 8 | 9 | 17 |
| All Other Sports | 12 | 8 | 20 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
Organizational Behavior Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Bilingual and Multilingual Education
Biology Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Computer Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Education/Teaching Individuals - Orthopedic/Oth Phys Impairments
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Film/Cinema Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Philosophy
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
SCIENCE
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Fresno Pacific Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Mennonite Brethren Church affiliation Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Offers athletic scholarships
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