A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Fresno Pacific University are predominantly Hispanic with a significant White population. The school has very high racial diversity. 65% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Fresno Pacific University has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is eligible for federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve Hispanic Americans.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
35%
|
| Black |
5%
|
| Hispanic |
43%
|
| Asian |
4%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
7%
|
There are 186% more female students than male students enrolled at Fresno Pacific University with a gender ratio of 74% women to 26% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Fresno Pacific University has a much lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is much less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
26%
|
| Women |
74%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
785
|
| Women |
2,247
|
Fresno Pacific University serves a very low number of students outside of California, with 88 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
88%
|
| Out of State |
3%
|
| Foreign |
9%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
53% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 50.8% |
| Part time Undergrads | 16.7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=114813 IPEDS survey data for Fresno Pacific University.
Last updated February 24, 2024