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Fresno Pacific University

Fresno, CA · Private nonprofit · 4-year · Pacific District Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches · Mennonite and Brethren

Real cost

Average price after aid $13,630 a year

Median debt at graduation: $23,146 (all students)

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Fresno Pacific University is a Christ-centered university in Fresno, California, rooted in the Anabaptist-Mennonite Brethren tradition and sponsored by the Pacific District Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches. Its Office of Spiritual Formation holds Chapel on Wednesdays, Capax Dei (guided prayer and scripture) on Thursdays, and Spiritual Formation Gatherings that traditional undergraduates must attend 15 times a semester. The general education program includes three required Faith Engaging Life courses, and a Biblical, Theological and Religious Studies major is offered.

Faith life at a glance

A week at Fresno Pacific University

  1. MonToday

    No set time

  2. TueToday

    No set time

  3. WedToday

    • 10:50AMChapel

  4. ThuToday

    • 12:15PMPrayer

  5. FriToday

    No set time

  6. SatToday

    No set time

  7. SunToday

    No set time

No set time: Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun

Times as the college publishes them. Check before you plan a visit.

In the college’s own words

  • “On Wednesdays at 10:50 a.m., the FPU community gathers for Chapel in the Special Events Center (SEC).”

    Source: fresno.edu

  • “The intersection of Christian belief, the liberal arts and an ethic of service provides an educational perspective”

    Source: fresno.edu

Questions students ask

Do I have to go to chapel?

All undergraduates must attend at least 15 Spiritual Formation Gatherings each semester.

Source: fresno.edu
What's a normal week?

Chapel meets Wednesdays at 10:50 a.m. in the Special Events Center, and Capax Dei meets Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. for guided prayer and scripture reading.

Source: fresno.edu
Where do I find community?

Spiritual formation groups include Abide, Alpha, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Young Life, among others.

Source: fresno.edu

Rankings

Where this college places on our top lists. Lists are worked out from official data and our faith research; places in the top quarter of each list are shown. See every list

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Academic Excellence

BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
61 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.50%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.72%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.Not reported
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.10 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$7,528

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Faith scorecard

Each area’s grade and what we found. Tap an area to see the findings and their sources.

BWorship and chapel: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Worship and chapel

75 of 100 points · 6 of 7 found

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Chapel services during the weekTwice a week (Chapel on Wednesdays and Capax Dei on Thursdays: two regular gatherings a week during the term.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Office of Spiritual Formation | Fresno Pacific Universityfresno.edu/departments/office-spiritual-formation · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “On Wednesdays at 10:50 a.m., the FPU community gathers for Chapel in the Special Events Center (SEC).”
      Chapel is held Wednesdays at 10:50 a.m. in the Special Events Center.
    2. Capax Dei | Fresno Pacific Universityfresno.edu/departments/office-spiritual-formation/capax-dei · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “On Thursdays at 12:15 p.m., the FPU community is encouraged to participate in Capax Dei”
      Capax Dei is held Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. in the Black Box Theater.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Chapel attendance expected of studentsRequired, with a set number of services each term (Traditional undergraduates must attend 15 Spiritual Formation Gatherings (College Hour) each semester. The handbook's fine section refers to a 16-event requirement; the policy page says 15 and is the current policy.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Spiritual Formation Policy | Fresno Pacific Universityfresno.edu/departments/office-spiritual-formation/spiritual-formation-policy · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “All undergraduate students are required to attend a minimum of 15 Spiritual Formation Gatherings per semester.”
      Undergraduates must attend 15 Spiritual Formation Gatherings per semester.
    2. College Hour Attendance Policy | Fresno Pacific University Undergraduate Handbookhandbook.fresno.edu/undergraduate/other-policies/college-hour-attendance-policy · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “All full-time, traditional undergraduate students are required to attend a minimum of 15 College Hour gatherings per semester.”
      The handbook sets the same 15-gathering requirement per semester for traditional undergraduates.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Student worship nights or praise servicesNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer)Weekly (Capax Dei on Thursdays includes guided prayer.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Capax Dei | Fresno Pacific Universityfresno.edu/departments/office-spiritual-formation/capax-dei · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “guided prayer, scripture reading and common liturgies”
      Capax Dei includes guided prayer each week.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus pastors or chaplains serving studentsFull-time campus pastor or chaplain (A named campus pastor, chaplain or dean of chapel serves students on the college staff.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Office of Spiritual Formation | Fresno Pacific Universityfresno.edu/departments/office-spiritual-formation · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Executive Director for Office of Spiritual Formation”
      Brian Davis is the campus chaplain and executive director of the Office of Spiritual Formation.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    A chapel or worship space on campusYes (Chapel is held in the Special Events Center, which is used as the campus worship space.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Office of Spiritual Formation | Fresno Pacific Universityfresno.edu/departments/office-spiritual-formation · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “On Wednesdays at 10:50 a.m., the FPU community gathers for Chapel in the Special Events Center (SEC).”
      Chapel is held Wednesdays at 10:50 a.m. in the Special Events Center.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayer1 or 2 times a week (2 weekly times documented: 1 chapel, 0 worship night, 1 prayer.)Computed from the verified chapel services, worship nights and prayer times listed on the college's page (each day a time is offered counts once).
ABible and theology: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Bible and theology

88 of 100 points · 5 of 6 found

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's students2 courses (Area 7 of the 2026-27 general education program requires BIB 100 Jesus and the Christian Community (7A) and one Scripture Engaging Life course (7B). The 7C course is counted under T3.)
    Sources (2)
    1. BIB 100 Jesus and the Christian Community | Fresno Pacific University Catalogcatalog.fresno.edu/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=40&coid=66437 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Jesus and the Christian Community is the foundational biblical studies course.”
      BIB 100 is the foundational biblical studies course on Jesus.
    2. General Education | Fresno Pacific University Undergraduate Academic Catalog 2026-2027catalog.fresno.edu/content.php?catoid=40&navoid=1683 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “7B: Scripture Engaging Life (3 units)”
      Area 7B is a Scripture course required of all students.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Required courses include study of the Old and New TestamentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses required1 course (7C Faith Engaging Contemporary Life: one course from a list of faith-and-life courses, required of all students in Area 7.)
    Sources (1)
    1. General Education | Fresno Pacific University Undergraduate Academic Catalog 2026-2027catalog.fresno.edu/content.php?catoid=40&navoid=1683 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “7C: Faith Engaging Contemporary Life (3 units)”
      Area 7C is a faith-and-life course required of all students.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy)Yes (The general education policy says it includes familiarity with the university's distinctive Christian identity, and its mission outcome names the Christian identity of the university.)
    Sources (2)
    1. General Education | Fresno Pacific University Undergraduate Academic Catalog 2026-2027catalog.fresno.edu/content.php?catoid=40&navoid=1683 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “that study includes gaining familiarity with the university's distinctive Christian identity”
      General education policy includes the university's Christian identity.
    2. The Fresno Pacific Idea | Fresno Pacific Universityfresno.edu/about/mission/fresno-pacific-idea · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The intersection of Christian belief, the liberal arts and an ethic of service provides an educational perspective”
      The university's educational perspective joins Christian belief and the liberal arts.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible, theology or ministry major offeredYes (A Biblical, Theological and Religious Studies B.A. is offered.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Biblical, Theological and Religious Studies, B.A. | Fresno Pacific Universityfresno.edu/undergraduate/program/biblical-theological-and-religious-studies-ba · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Explore Biblical, Theological and Religious Studies, B.A.”
      A Bachelor of Arts in Biblical, Theological and Religious Studies is offered.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    A published statement of faithYes (The university publishes its theological tenets, drawn from the Confession of Faith of the U.S. Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Confession of Faith | Fresno Pacific Universityfresno.edu/about/mission/confession-faith · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The theological position of the university is represented in the following tenets, as expressed in the Confession of Faith of the U.S. Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches.”
      The university publishes its theological tenets.
BChristian community: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Christian community

77 of 100 points · 4 of 7 found

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff)3 to 4 (Three professional spiritual formation staff are listed: campus chaplain and executive director, coordinator for discipleship and outreach, and assistant director.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Office of Spiritual Formation | Fresno Pacific Universityfresno.edu/departments/office-spiritual-formation · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Executive Director for Office of Spiritual Formation”
      Brian Davis is the campus chaplain and executive director of the Office of Spiritual Formation.
      “Coordinator for Discipleship and Outreach”
      Jordan Greynolds coordinates discipleship and outreach.
    2. Chapel | Fresno Pacific Universityfresno.edu/departments/office-spiritual-formation/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Assistant Director of Spiritual Formation”
      Taylor Starks is assistant director of spiritual formation.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each yearOne or two (Spiritual Formation Groups include formational retreats.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Office of Spiritual Formation | Fresno Pacific Universityfresno.edu/departments/office-spiritual-formation · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “formational retreats”
      Spiritual Formation Groups include Bible studies, devotions, testimonies and formational retreats.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizationsMany (Six Spiritual Formation Groups are listed (Abide, Alpha, Catholic Student Gatherings, Fellaship, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Young Life), with Bible studies and devotions.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Spiritual Formation Groups | Fresno Pacific Universityfresno.edu/departments/office-spiritual-formation/spiritual-formation-groups · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Current Spiritual Formation Groups include: Abide (Women’s Ministry), Alpha, Catholic Student Gatherings, Fellaship (Men’s Ministry), Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) and Young Life.”
      Six spiritual formation groups are listed, including Bible studies and devotional groups.
    2. Office of Spiritual Formation | Fresno Pacific Universityfresno.edu/departments/office-spiritual-formation · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “formational retreats”
      Spiritual Formation Groups include Bible studies, devotions, testimonies and formational retreats.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faculty affirm the college's statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith life in residence halls (hall Bible studies, resident ministry leaders)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Help finding a local church (church fairs, rides, partner churches)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian missionYes (The Office of Spiritual Formation, led by an executive director, serves the whole university's spiritual formation.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Office of Spiritual Formation | Fresno Pacific Universityfresno.edu/departments/office-spiritual-formation · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Executive Director for Office of Spiritual Formation”
      Brian Davis is the campus chaplain and executive director of the Office of Spiritual Formation.
N/AMissions and service: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Missions and service

Not enough information · 2 of 6 found

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Service or outreach officeNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Service hours or service-learning in the curriculumNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Missions trips offered to studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Partnerships with local churches and ministries for serviceSome (The university works to serve and connect with churches and to connect students to ministry opportunities through the church.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Church Relations | Fresno Pacific Universityfresno.edu/about/mission/church-relations · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “we actively seek new ways to serve and better connect with churches”
      The university works to serve and connect with churches.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Cross-cultural or global ministry programsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionYes (The Fresno Pacific Idea names the call to serve Jesus by ministering to human need and alleviating suffering.)
    Sources (1)
    1. The Fresno Pacific Idea | Fresno Pacific Universityfresno.edu/about/mission/fresno-pacific-idea · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “the call to serve Jesus by ministering to human need and alleviating suffering”
      The university's stated idea includes service rooted in the call to serve Jesus.

Strengths

  • Chapel on Wednesdays and Capax Dei on Thursdays give students two regular campus worship gatherings each week.
    Sources (2)
    1. Office of Spiritual Formation | Fresno Pacific Universityfresno.edu/departments/office-spiritual-formation · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “On Wednesdays at 10:50 a.m., the FPU community gathers for Chapel in the Special Events Center (SEC).”
      Chapel is held Wednesdays at 10:50 a.m. in the Special Events Center.
    2. Capax Dei | Fresno Pacific Universityfresno.edu/departments/office-spiritual-formation/capax-dei · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “On Thursdays at 12:15 p.m., the FPU community is encouraged to participate in Capax Dei”
      Capax Dei is held Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. in the Black Box Theater.
  • Six Spiritual Formation Groups are listed, including Bible studies, devotions and retreats, with three professional staff in the Office of Spiritual Formation.
    Sources (3)
    1. Spiritual Formation Groups | Fresno Pacific Universityfresno.edu/departments/office-spiritual-formation/spiritual-formation-groups · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Current Spiritual Formation Groups include: Abide (Women’s Ministry), Alpha, Catholic Student Gatherings, Fellaship (Men’s Ministry), Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) and Young Life.”
      Six spiritual formation groups are listed, including Bible studies and devotional groups.
    2. Office of Spiritual Formation | Fresno Pacific Universityfresno.edu/departments/office-spiritual-formation · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Coordinator for Discipleship and Outreach”
      Jordan Greynolds coordinates discipleship and outreach.
    3. Chapel | Fresno Pacific Universityfresno.edu/departments/office-spiritual-formation/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Assistant Director of Spiritual Formation”
      Taylor Starks is assistant director of spiritual formation.
  • General education requires three Faith Engaging Life courses, and a Biblical, Theological and Religious Studies major is offered.
    Sources (2)
    1. General Education | Fresno Pacific University Undergraduate Academic Catalog 2026-2027catalog.fresno.edu/content.php?catoid=40&navoid=1683 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “7B: Scripture Engaging Life (3 units)”
      Area 7B is a Scripture course required of all students.
      “7C: Faith Engaging Contemporary Life (3 units)”
      Area 7C is a faith-and-life course required of all students.
    2. Biblical, Theological and Religious Studies, B.A. | Fresno Pacific Universityfresno.edu/undergraduate/program/biblical-theological-and-religious-studies-ba · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Explore Biblical, Theological and Religious Studies, B.A.”
      A Bachelor of Arts in Biblical, Theological and Religious Studies is offered.
  • The university publishes its theological tenets and its mission links service to the call to serve Jesus.
    Sources (2)
    1. Confession of Faith | Fresno Pacific Universityfresno.edu/about/mission/confession-faith · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The theological position of the university is represented in the following tenets, as expressed in the Confession of Faith of the U.S. Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches.”
      The university publishes its theological tenets.
    2. The Fresno Pacific Idea | Fresno Pacific Universityfresno.edu/about/mission/fresno-pacific-idea · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “the call to serve Jesus by ministering to human need and alleviating suffering”
      The university's stated idea includes service rooted in the call to serve Jesus.

Concerns

  • The required Bible course is on Jesus and the Christian Community.
    Sources (1)
    1. BIB 100 Jesus and the Christian Community | Fresno Pacific University Catalogcatalog.fresno.edu/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=40&coid=66437 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Jesus and the Christian Community is the foundational biblical studies course.”
      BIB 100 is the foundational biblical studies course on Jesus.

Know something we missed? Suggest a correction.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Campus ministry home

Office of Spiritual Formation

  • Address: 1717 S. Chestnut Ave., Fresno, CA 93702 (the university address as published; the office has no separate street address on its pages)
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: Special Events Center (Chapel), Black Box Theater, Warkentine Culture and Arts Center (Capax Dei)

Source: fresno.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026, fresno.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026, fresno.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026

Campus ministry

Sources (1)
  1. Office of Spiritual Formation | Fresno Pacific Universityfresno.edu/departments/office-spiritual-formation · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “On Wednesdays at 10:50 a.m., the FPU community gathers for Chapel in the Special Events Center (SEC).”
    Chapel is held Wednesdays at 10:50 a.m. in the Special Events Center.
    “Executive Director for Office of Spiritual Formation”
    Brian Davis is the campus chaplain and executive director of the Office of Spiritual Formation.

Christian clubs and student life

3 groups and regular activities · 2 on campus, 0 off campus, 1 location not published

Faith formation 1

  • Capax DeiOn campus
    Thursdays at 12:15 p.m.
    A contemplative gathering with guided prayer, scripture reading and common liturgies.
    fresno.edu, fresno.edu

Worship and prayer 1

  • ChapelOn campus
    Wednesdays at 10:50 a.m.
    Weekly campus worship with contemporary music and Bible-centered teaching.
    fresno.edu

Clubs and groups 1

  • Spiritual Formation Groups (Abide, Alpha, Catholic Student Gatherings, Fellaship, FCA, Young Life)
    Student-led small groups for Bible study, devotions, testimonies and formational retreats; meeting times vary by group.
    fresno.edu, fresno.edu

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the church. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Chapel, worship and prayer

Confirm with the campus ministry

Chapel 1

  • Wednesday10:50 AMSpecial Events Center (SEC) · Chapel: a worship service with contemporary music and Bible-centered preaching; required under the 15-gathering policy for undergraduates.

Prayer 1

  • Thursday12:15 PMBlack Box Theater, Warkentine Culture and Arts Center · Capax Dei: contemplative prayer, scripture reading and common liturgies; encouraged rather than required.

Times come only from official campus ministry, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 20, 2026.

Sources for these times (2)
  1. Office of Spiritual Formation | Fresno Pacific Universityfresno.edu/departments/office-spiritual-formation · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “On Wednesdays at 10:50 a.m., the FPU community gathers for Chapel in the Special Events Center (SEC).”
    Chapel is held Wednesdays at 10:50 a.m. in the Special Events Center.
  2. Capax Dei | Fresno Pacific Universityfresno.edu/departments/office-spiritual-formation/capax-dei · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “On Thursdays at 12:15 p.m., the FPU community is encouraged to participate in Capax Dei”
    Capax Dei is held Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. in the Black Box Theater.

Plan a campus visit Chapel and worship times for your dates, questions to ask, and a calendar button.

What families pay, by income

Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.

Family incomePrice after aid
Up to $30,000$11,133
$30,001–$48,000$11,929
$48,001–$75,000$10,799
$75,001–$110,000$15,744
Over $110,000$20,353

Full cost of attendance before aid: $44,249 a year.

Use the college’s net price calculator for your own estimate.

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
1,616
Men and women
College Scorecard, fall 2023
Men 27% · Women 73%
First-generation students
College Scorecard
47%
First-year students from another state
IPEDS, fall 2023
5%
Total students2,921
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$13,630
Cost of attendance (per year)$44,249
Median federal debt at graduation$23,146
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
50%
Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients
College Scorecard, within 6 years
44%
Graduation rate for first-generation students
College Scorecard, within 6 years
46%
Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years
College Scorecard, within 3 years
53%
First-year retention72%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$58,896
Admission rate64%
Application fee
IPEDS, 2023–24
$40
Typical rent
HUD fair market rent, FY2026
About $1,355 a month for a one-bedroom
Students receiving Pell grants58%

Value index: 72 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Earnings by major

Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).

MajorMedian earnings
Nursing$112,178
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians$88,542
Human resources$74,265
Business administration$70,983
Health administration$66,778
Social work$61,951
Secondary education$61,005
Teacher education$60,338
Psychology$52,695
Family and human development$51,756
Kinesiology and exercise science$51,624
Bible/Biblical Studies$51,475

Also offered (no earnings published yet): Accounting, Allied health, Applied mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Communication studies, Criminal justice, Criminology, Design, Ecology and evolutionary biology, English, Ethnic and gender studies, Fine arts, History, Interdisciplinary studies, International relations, Liberal arts, Marketing, Mathematics, Music, Natural resources and conservation, Other biological and biomedical sciences, Philosophy, Physiology and pathology, Political science, Pre-health, Pre-law and legal studies, Rehabilitation and therapy, Romance languages, Security science, Sociology, Theatre.

What students study most

Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).

FieldShare of degrees
Liberal arts and general studies26%
Business17%
Public administration and social service13%
Family and consumer sciences13%
Psychology8%

Campus facts

School colors
SettingCity
Part-time undergraduates39%
Undergraduates aged 25 and older41%
On-campus room and board (per year)$10,210
SportsNCAA Division II · Pacific West Conference
Study abroadOffered
Students per faculty member10 to 1
Faculty who are full-time100%College Scorecard, fall 2023
Endowment per student$9,355IPEDS, 2023, per student
Dorm spaceFor about 23% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus
Nearest airport with airline serviceFresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)About 4 miles away · about 10 minutes by car
Nearest major airportMineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)About 129 miles away
Town population545,970Census, 2020–2024
Nearest city of 250,000 people or moreFresnoAbout 5 miles away · about 15 minutes by car
Typical weather50°F in January · 85°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Fresno 5 NE, CA, about 3 miles away

Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors. None of this changes the faith grades.

Campus safety reports

On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.

CategoryThis campusU.S. rate
Rape0.000.07
Robbery0.000.01
Aggravated assault0.000.04
Burglary0.210.08
Motor vehicle theft0.560.15

Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.

Source: Official data: U.S. Department of Education

Questions families ask

Is Fresno Pacific University a Christian college?
Yes. Fresno Pacific University is a Christian college. Its sponsor is Pacific District Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches.
What is Fresno Pacific University’s Compass Score?
75 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is chapel held at Fresno Pacific University?
Chapel is listed at Special Events Center (SEC). Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the college’s spiritual life office before you go.

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  • IPEDS unit ID 114813
  • Carnegie classification: Master's university (larger programs)
  • Accreditation: WASC Senior College and University Commission (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
  • Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Mennonite Brethren Church
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