Sunday, November 22, 2009

Best Colleges 2010

Fresno Pacific University

Work 1717 S. Chestnut Avenue Fresno, CA 93702
Work(559) 453-2039
Web site: http://www.fresno.edu
  • 45Rank
  • 33Score
Tier 1
College Category:
Universities-Master's (West)

Overview : Fresno Pacific University

General Information  
Institutional Control: Private
Year founded: 1944
Religious affiliation: Mennonite Brethren
Academic calendar: semester
Total number of undergraduates: 1,608
Setting: urban
Endowment: $9,801,407
Fall Admissions  
Application deadline: 7/31
Application fee: $40
Fall 2008 Acceptance rate: 74.2%
Selectivity: selective
Expenses  
Costs: 2009-2010 Tuition and Fees: $23,898
Mission  
School mission: Fresno Pacific University offers undergraduate and graduate programs that stress solid academic preparation and a strong ethical foundation. Each year nearly 2,400 traditional and adult students attend classes on the 42-acre main campus in southeast Fresno or at centers in North Fresno, Visalia and Bakersfield. The university also reaches 14,000 students across the nation and around the world through professional development studies programs. FPU faculty are experts; most hold doctorates and publish regularly in their fields and are dedicated to helping students excel in a variety of professions and graduate schools at major universities. Students come from 31 countries, 31 religious denominations and a variety of ethnic backgrounds. An average class size of 20 or fewer and a student-faculty ratio of 16:1 help faculty and students build relationships that support learning. As a Christian institution, all programs emphasize the importance of values, ethics and character development. FPU is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).

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