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Fresno Pacific University

Private nonprofit Fresno, CA · Urban · Far West · 100% data reported · Agent Insights
53%
Graduation Rate
$58,896
Earnings (10yr)
$13,630
Net Price
64%
Acceptance Rate

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Overview

Fresno Pacific University serves 1,544 students and has an acceptance rate of 64%. This makes it a viable option for many students seeking a private education in California.

The earnings data shows that graduates earn a median salary of $58,896 ten years after enrollment. While specific mobility rates are not available, the school’s focus on programs like Business, Psychology, and Health Professions suggests a pathway to stable careers for its students.

The net price to attend is $13,630, with a median debt of $23,146. About 58% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a significant portion of the student body is from low-income backgrounds. Those who thrive here are likely to be motivated and engaged in hands-on learning, especially in the humanities and social sciences.

Rankings

How Fresno Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation53%Earnings 10yr$59KNet Price$14KRetention72%Median Debt$23KPell Grant Rate58%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$11K$0-30K$12K$30-48K$11K$48-75K$20K$110K+

The Mobility Equation

Mobility = Access x Success. How many low-income students get in, and how many reach the top 20%?

ACCESS% from bottom 20%1007.2%SUCCESS% who reach top 20%3689.3%MOBILITY371.60%

Cost & Financial Aid

$36,660
In-State Tuition
$36,660
Out-of-State
$13,630
Avg Net Price
$23,146
Median Debt
58%
Pell Grant Rate
66%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$11,133
Family Income $0–$30K
$11,929
Family Income $30K–$48K
$10,799
Family Income $48K–$75K
$20,353
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$51,422
6 Years After Entry
$55,335
8 Years
$58,896
10 Years
0.39x
Debt-to-Earnings
62%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$51,422 6yr $55,335 8yr $58,896 10yr

Social Mobility

Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records

371.60%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
3689.3%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
1007.2%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students
$71,100
Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.49
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
-0.02
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
6.2%
Volunteering Rate
0.99
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Acceptance Rate 64%
Retention Rate 72%
ACT Midpoint 21
Full-Time Faculty 100%
Faculty Salary (mo) $8,399
Diversity Index 0.57
First-Gen Students 47%

Top Programs

Humanities 26%
Business & Marketing 17%
Psychology 8%
Health Professions 7%
Social Sciences 4%
Biology & Biomedical 3%
Education 1%
Engineering 1%