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How strong are the academics at Fresno Pacific University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Honors Programs

Fresno Pacific University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Fresno Pacific's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Fresno Pacific University:

83%
First-year retention rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Fresno Pacific University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Social Work
Child Development
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business Administration and Management, General
32.2
55.96
79.72
103.48
127.24
151

The Full List

Major Graduates
Area
  • Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other 1
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other 7
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 6
  • Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology 2
  • Environmental Biology 1
Business
  • Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 54
  • Business Administration and Management, General 52
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 9
  • Accounting 3
  • Organizational Behavior Studies 1
Communication
  • Communication and Media Studies, Other 4
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 4
Education
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 49
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 14
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 2
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 0
  • Music Teacher Education 0
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 0
  • Biology Teacher Education 0
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Computer Software Technology/Technician 11
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 0
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Child Development 104
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 1
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management 20
  • Occupational Therapy/Therapist 7
  • Athletic Training/Trainer 2
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 1
  • Nursing Science 0
  • Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies 0
History
  • History, General 2
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 1
  • Criminalistics and Criminal Science 1
Legal Professions And Studies
  • Pre-Law Studies 1
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 151
  • General Studies 3
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Applied Mathematics, Other 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 0
  • Environmental Studies 0
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 5
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 2
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 33
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 132
Social Sciences
  • Criminology 35
  • Sociology, General 3
  • Political Science and Government, General 1
Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Bible/Biblical Studies 8
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Music Performance, General 2
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 0
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 0
  • Graphic Design 0

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