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Fresno Pacific University, popularly referred to as FPU, was established in 1944 as the Pacific Bible Institute. It became the Pacific College in 1964, the Fresno Pacific College in 1976, and was christened Fresno Pacific University in 1997. Founded by the Pacific District Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches, FPU sits on a 40-acre campus in Fresno, California. Apart from the main campus, classes are also offered in the Bakersfield Center, the North Fresno Center, and the Visalia Center.
Fresno Pacific University offers a large number of undergraduate and graduate degree programs, as well as online degrees and courses. Specific courses on the English language and professional development are also available. FPU has under it the following academic divisions:
Students of Fresno Pacific University participate in sports including swimming, tennis, basketball, baseball, volleyball, cross country, soccer, track and field, and water polo. The teams are nicknamed the Sunbirds, and they are members of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics.
Fresno Pacific is found in Fresno, CA. 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.
The range of program offerings available from Fresno Pacific is especially impressive compared to its number of students. The school is known for its programs in business and management and education and teaching.
Admission to Fresno Pacific is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 420. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 440 and 580. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Students numbered 2,391 in 2007 at the school. A large number of students at Fresno Pacific are 40 years old or older.
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Fresno Pacific values student athletics, and belongs to the Golden State Athletic Conference. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Fresno Pacific University develops students for leadership and service through excellence in Christian higher education."
More complete details are provided below.
Fresno Pacific University
1717 S Chestnut Ave
Fresno, CA 93702-4709
General Phone: (559) 453-2000
http://www.fresno.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 223 | elementary school teaching, math teaching, school counseling, educational administration, special ed, social science teaching, English teaching, curriculum and instruction, ... |
| Business And Management | 169 | organizational behavior, business management, business and related services, human resources, accounting, marketing, business administration, non-profit management, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 36 | history, minority and gender studies, political science, interdisciplinary studies, English, Spanish language, sociology, social services, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 22 | psychology, physical therapy, psychology courses |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 19 | athletic trainer, exercise science, health and physical education, sports and fitness management |
| Religion And Philosophy | 15 | bible studies, philosophy, theology and religious vocations |
| Science | 14 | biological and biomedical sciences, biology, chemistry |
| Family And Social Work | 10 | social work |
| Media | 5 | communication studies, media studies |
| Art Studies | 3 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 3 | applied mathematics |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 1 | environmental studies, environmental science |
| Music | 1 | music |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 0 | computer science |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 0 | film studies |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 0 | various performing arts |
Number of programs and degrees for Fresno Pacific in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 406 | 52 |
| Master's degree | 115 | 16 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 0 | 1 |
In 2007, Fresno Pacific had a total enrollment of 2,391 students (1,859 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 37% |
| Women | 63% |
| Full-Time | 97% |
| Part-Time | 3% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 69% |
| Graduate | 31% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 47% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 21% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 22% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 11% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 13% |
| 50-64 | 9% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 75 % |
| Part-Time | 43 % |
Fresno Pacific offers campus housing for 550 of its 1,859 (full-time) students.
(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 does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 609 | 414 | 68% | 186 | 45% |
| Men | 206 | 139 | 67% | 69 | 50% |
| Women | 403 | 275 | 68% | 117 | 43% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 420 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 580 |
| SAT Writing | 430 | 560 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 25 |
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 | 63% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 26% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 21,796 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 21,796 |
| Room and board | $ 4,730 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,386 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,934 |
Financial Aid:
Fresno Pacific participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 125300)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 63 | 31 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 16 | $68,667 | 9 | $65,148 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 16 | $68,667 | 9 | $65,148 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 47 | $53,650 | 22 | $51,518 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 47 | $53,650 | 22 | $51,518 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Golden State Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Golden State Athletic Conference |
| Track | Golden State Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 92 | 78 | 170 |
| Track | 20 | 24 | 44 |
| Baseball | 35 | 0 | 35 |
| Basketball | 14 | 19 | 33 |
| All Other Sports | 23 | 35 | 58 |
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
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
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
Latin Language and Literature
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication and Media Studies, Other
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
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
Psychology, Other
(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 5% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Mennonite Brethren Church affiliation Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study Offers campus housing Offers athletic scholarships
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