Fresno Pacific University

6/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Fresno, CA
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#27 Best Private Colleges in California

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Overview

Total enrollment

2,879

Location Fresno, California
Website fresno.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large City
Religious Affiliation Mennonite Brethren Church

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Fresno Pacific University is a private Mennonite Brethren institution located in southeast Fresno, California, approximately 200 miles north of Los Angeles in the San Joaquin Valley. The 50-acre main campus features Spanish mission-style architecture and modern academic facilities surrounded by tree-lined walkways. Founded in 1944 as Pacific Bible Institute, FPU has evolved into a comprehensive university offering undergraduate and graduate programs, with notable strengths in education, business, and theological studies. The university maintains selective admission standards and operates regional campuses throughout California's Central Valley. Most undergraduate students live in one of five residence halls on the main campus, and the university competes in NCAA Division II athletics as the Sunbirds.

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Ratings

Fresno Pacific University is rated within the top 48% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10.

Overall Rating

6 out of 10
Academics

6 out of 10
Resources

5 out of 10
Outcomes

6 out of 10
Value

9 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Fresno Pacific University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

Best Colleges in the U.S.

#532
Best Private Colleges in the U.S.

#369
Best Colleges in California

#38
Best Private Colleges in California

#27
Best Value Colleges in the U.S.

#136
Best Value Colleges in California

#15

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Easy

GPA 3.54

Acceptance Rate

64.1%

Applications Due Aug 1, 2027
Enrollment Rate 17.3%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$36,660

Costs for Fresno Pacific University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$36,660
Books and Supplies		$1,062
Other Fees		$670
Room and Board		$10,210
Budget for Other Expenses		$3,213
Total One Year Cost		$51,815

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$43,600 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

50% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Fresno Pacific University are Business, Education, and Work and Family Studies. 29% of students major in Business, 28% in Education, and 17% in Work and Family Studies.