What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Fresno Pacific University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MATH 210 [GE] | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MATH 220 [GE] | |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | COM 110 [GE] | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | LIT 180 [GE] | |
| United States History | 3 | HIST 150 [GE] | |
| Psychology | 3 | PSY 120 [GE] | |
| Statistics | 3 | MATH 205 [GE] | |
| Computer Science A | 3 | CSSE 112/L |
Show all 44 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MATH 210 [GE] | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MATH 220 [GE] | |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | COM 110 [GE] | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | LIT 180 [GE] | |
| United States History | 3 | HIST 150 [GE] | |
| Psychology | 3 | PSY 120 [GE] | |
| Statistics | 3 | MATH 205 [GE] | |
| Computer Science A | 3 | CSSE 112/L | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | ECON 103 [GE] | |
| Microeconomics | 3 | ECON 103 [GE] | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | HIST 140 [GE] | |
| Environmental Science | 3 | ENV 160 + ENV 161L [GE] | |
| European History | 3 | SSCI GE | |
| Human Geography | 3 | GEOG 220 [GE] | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | HUM GE | |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | PS 120 [GE] | |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | CSSE 112/L | |
| Art History | 3 | ART 110 [GE] | |
| Music Theory | 3 | Elective | |
| African American Studies | 3 | SSCI GE or SOCJUST GE | |
| Biology (score of 3) | 3 | BIOL 100/L [GE] | |
| Biology (score of 4) | 4 | BIOL 111/L [GE] | |
| Biology (score of 5) | 5 | BIOL 111/L + BIOL 121/L [GE] | |
| Capstone | 3 | Elective | |
| Chemistry (score of 3) | 3 | CHEM 103/L [GE] or CHEM 210/212L | |
| Chemistry (score of 4 or 5) | 4 | CHEM 103/L + CHEM 104/L [GE] | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | HUM GE | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | SSCI GE | |
| Drawing | 3 | Elective | |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | HUM GE | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | HUM GE | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | HUM GE | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | HUM GE | |
| Latin | 3 | HUM GE | |
| Physics 1: Algebra-Based | 3 | PHYS 120/L [GE] | |
| Physics 2: Algebra-Based | 3 | PHYS 121/L [GE] | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | PHYS 131/L [GE] | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | PHYS 130/L [GE] | |
| Precalculus | 3 | MATH 140 [GE] | |
| Research | 3 | Elective | |
| Seminar | 3 | Elective | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | HUM GE | |
| Studio Art: 2D Design | 3 | Elective | |
| Studio Art: 3D Design | 3 | Elective |
Source: fresno.edu · checked September 20, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 136 |
| Business Administration and Management | 76 |
| Social Work | 70 |
| Child Development | 68 |
| Psychology | 40 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 26 |
| Criminology | 18 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 8 |
Show the other 26 majors
| Accounting | 8 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | 7 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 7 |
| Computer Software Engineering | 6 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 5 |
| History | 4 |
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 4 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 3 |
| Pre-Physical Therapy Studies | 3 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 3 |
| Mathematics | 3 |
| English Language and Literature | 3 |
| Pre-Law Studies | 3 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 3 |
| Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies | 2 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | 2 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 2 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 1 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 1 |
| Sociology | 1 |
| Political Science and Government | 1 |
| Applied Mathematics, Other | 1 |
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 1 |
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Pacific West Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Water Polo
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Pacific West Conference
Basketball, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball, Water Polo
Faith groups
Cru, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Fresno, CA
1,189,557 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Fresno Yosemite International (FAT)
Nearest hub airport
Norman Y Mineta San Jose International (SJC)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 11.8 of 20
Elevation
304 ft
Time zone
Pacific
January low
38°F
July high
102°F
Annual snowfall
0.0 in
Days at 90°F or higher
124 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,250 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- California State University-Fresno6 mi
- University of California-Merced58 mi
- California State University-Stanislaus83 mi
- California State University-Bakersfield101 mi
- California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo111 mi
- California State University-Monterey Bay114 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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