Fall 2022: 75% of applicants to Fresno Pacific University were admitted
There were 832 people who applied to study at Fresno Pacific University for fall 2022.
Data shows the four-year private not-for-profit institution in Fresno enrolled 3,032 students in fall 2022, including 1,744 in undergraduate and 1,288 in graduate programs. Around 14.5% of undergraduates transferred from another college or university.
At Fresno Pacific University, 88% of undergraduates are residents of California, and 3% are from out of state, with 9% being international students.
The undergraduate student body is comprised mostly of students who identify as Hispanic or Latino (61%) and white (20%).
U.S. college enrollment has been in a downward trend since peaking at around 18.1 million students in 2010. Recent increases offered some relief, but experts project a steeper decline in 2025.
This decline is likely due to two main factors. First, the pool of young adults is shrinking as birth rates have fallen nearly 23% between 2007 and 2022. Second, the rising cost of higher education, including skyrocketing student loan debt. A 2023 Wall Street Journal report shows that more than half of Americans think a four-year degree is not worth the cost.
Since enrollment numbers are dropping, worries about student debt and college fees are now being raised, casting doubt on the necessity of attending college and discouraging prospective students.
Some educational data is based on estimates. Shifting demographics among student populations can sometimes result in gender totals that do not equal 100%.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 832 | 36% | 64% |
| Admitted applicants | 624 | 33% | 66% |
| Enrolled | 156 | 34% | 63% |