Fresno Pacific University
Fresno Pacific University is one of the one hundred thirty-eight private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in California. The campus is located in an urban area, in Fresno.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 4,105 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 203 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 160 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 79%). Every year 65% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Fresno Pacific University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $29,998, and fees were $460. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $29,998 and $460 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleLarge City |
Number of Students4,105 |
Student to Faculty Ratio12:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation Mennonite Brethren Church |
Level4-year |
TypePrivate |
Business ModelNot-for-profit |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate79% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Bachelor's degree | 0 | 0 |
Master's degree | 4 | 13 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Senior College and University Commission 06/30/1961 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 10/16/2010 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 06/11/2015 - Current |
Admission
72%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
SAT | 978 to 1140 |
ACT | 18 to 22 |
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Recommended |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Neither required nor recommended |
Recommendations Required |
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
Undergrads | $40 |
Graduates | $45 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $1,071/credit | |
In State Students | $1,071/credit | |
Out of State Students | $1,071/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $560/credit | |
In State Students | $560/credit | |
Out of State Students | $560/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $48,195 | $48,195 | $48,195 |
ADN | 70 | $74,970 | $74,970 | $74,970 |
BSN | 125 | $133,875 | $133,875 | $133,875 |
FNP | 50 | $28,000 | $28,000 | $28,000 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 100% of Fresno Pacific University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 52% | $4,559 |
Other Federal Grant | 5% | $1,385 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 100% | $7,714 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 100% | $15,332 |
Federal Student Loans | 63% | $7,708 |
Private Loans | 1% | $18,562 |
$14,235
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$15,178 |
$30,001 to $48,000$13,694 |
$48,001 to $75,000$12,485 |
$75,001 to $110,000$18,346 |
Over $110,000$22,457 |
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Student Population
2,803
Undergrads
1,302
Graduates
2,953
Women
1,152
Men
69%
Full-time
31%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
Hispanic |
45% |
White |
34% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
8% |
Asian |
5% |
Black/African American |
4% |
Non-resident alien |
1% |
Two or more races |
1% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
Relevant scholarships
- California State PTA Continuing Education Scholarship for School Nurses
- FNSNA Promise of Nursing Scholarships
- Licensed Vocational Nurse to Associate Degree Nursing Scholarships
- Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship Program
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing Scholarship Program
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and California state board of nursing.