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Fresno Pacific University
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Interested in attending Fresno Pacific University?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Fresno Pacific University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

68
%
Acceptance rate
August 1
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Fresno Pacific University?

68%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Fresno Pacific accepted 68% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.

In the most recent year, 644 people applied and 441 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
291 / 422 (69%)
Men
150 / 222 (68%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Fresno Pacific University:

100%
88.0
76.0
64.0
52.0
40.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

35%
Enrollment of those accepted
High
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 35% ended up enrolling at Fresno Pacific University, making their yield rate High. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Fresno Pacific University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Fresno Pacific considers:

Very Important

  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Standardized Test Scores

Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Application Essay
  • Class Rank
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment

Considered

  • Character/Personal Qualities

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Fresno Pacific University?

Test Optional
Testing

Grades

25% of freshmen who attended Fresno Pacific were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 56% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

Fresno Pacific is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Fresno Pacific University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

August 1
Regular admission deadline

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