Fresno Pacific University Admission Requirements

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Fresno Pacific University Admission Overview

Fresno Pacific University admission requirements are moderately competitive. Last year Fresno Pacific University admitted 64.1% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.54 GPA (A-). Fresno Pacific University is test-free. SAT and ACT are not used for admission. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fresno Pacific University is test-free. SAT and ACT are not used, even if you send them.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fresno Pacific University Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

64.1%

Admission Standards

Easy

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Acceptance Rate

The Fresno Pacific University acceptance rate is 64.1%. Last year, 1,136 of 1,773 applicants were admitted. That is the 43rd lowest acceptance rate in California.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Fresno Pacific University and can you get accepted?

Fresno Pacific University is a moderately competitive school to get into, admitting a large majority of applicants. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Fresno Pacific University typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.54. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 17% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fresno Pacific University GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.54

Typical High School Grades

A-

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.54

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Fresno Pacific University typically have around a 3.54 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. Fresno Pacific University is test-free, so GPA is the main academic number in the file.

The school ranks #49 in California for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Fresno Pacific University SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

970-1240

Freshmen who sent SAT

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 480
Math 490
Composite 970

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 620
Math 620
Composite 1240

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Fresno Pacific University typically score around a 1110 SAT (middle 50% 970–1240) out of 1600. These figures are from the last year SAT scores were reported, not a cutoff. SAT is not used for admission, even if you send it. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 61st percentile nationally. Fresno Pacific University ranks #46 in the state of California for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 970 to 1240

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SAT scores are from the last year they were reported to IPEDS. They are not used for admission.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fresno Pacific University ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

17-24

Freshmen reporting ACT

25th Percentile Scores

English 15
Math 20
Composite 17

75th Percentile Scores

English 25
Math 23
Composite 24

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Fresno Pacific University typically have around a 20 ACT (mid-50 17–24) on the 36 scale. These numbers come from the last year ACT scores were reported, not a minimum for admission. ACT is not considered, even if you submit it. That average sits near the 51st percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Fresno Pacific University places #52 among colleges in California for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 17 to 24

1 9 18 27 36

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 20.0 ACT score range.

ACT figures reflect the last year they were reported to IPEDS. They are not used in admission.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

56% of Fresno Pacific University freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 25% are in the top ten percent.

High School Class Rank for admitted Fresno Pacific University students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	25%
Top 25% of class	56%
Top 50% of class	89%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Estimate How You Compare

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Fresno Pacific University admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	1,213	555	1,773
Accepted	767	367	1,136
Acceptance Rate	63%	66%	64%
Enrolled	125	71	196
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	16%	19%	17%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Fresno Pacific University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Fresno Pacific University application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
Test Scores	Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Aug 1, 2027

Days left to Apply

335

Applicants have 335 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Aug 1, 2027.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Fresno Pacific University is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Fresno Pacific University
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	No
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Fresno Pacific University is test-free for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 64.1% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.54 GPA (about an A- average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025