Fresno Pacific University maintains tuition rate for 2010-2011
Fresno Pacific University will not raise tuition for the 2010-2011 academic year.
"Never has it been more important to make a quality higher education affordable," said President D. Merrill Ewert. "We are committed to welcoming all academically qualified students. This investment now will pay dividends in the future for our students and our region."
Annual tuition will remain $23,640 for full-time students in the traditional undergraduate program. Students who live on campus and have meal plans may see a slight increase in the board rate depending on negotiations with the university's food-service provider.
Graduate and bachelor's degree-completion costs also remain the same, except for books.
Action to authorize maintaining the tuition was taken by the FPU Board of Trustees at its regular meeting October 23-24. The recommendation came from the administration.
"The reaction of the board was immediate support. This is a group of leaders that can take the long view and see what is best for our students," said Stephen Varvis, vice president of enrollment management.
Student financial aid provided by the university was raised about 10 percent for 2009-2010. That increase will be preserved, and the university will look for extra funds to help students with emergency needs. More than 95 percent of traditional undergraduate students receive some form of aid.
FPU is accepting applications for the spring 2010 semester and financial aid is available. For more, go to experiencefpu.com (traditional undergraduate), fresno.edu/admissions/graduate/how_to_apply (master's degree) or fresno.edu/admissions/how_to_apply (bachelor's degree-completion)
This is the first time in 25 years FPU has not raised tuition, though leaders have consistently worked to keep tuition in the mid-range among similar colleges and universities.
"Fresno Pacific offers the quality programs, expert faculty and ethical development that help students succeed and make a difference in their careers, congregations and communities. We know that the decision for many families, especially in times like these, comes down to costs. People want to come here, and we want to make their dream possible," Varvis said.
Annual tuition will remain $23,640 for full-time students in the traditional undergraduate program. Students who live on campus and have meal plans may see a slight increase in the board rate depending on negotiations with the university's food-service provider.
Graduate and bachelor's degree-completion costs also remain the same, except for books.
Action to authorize maintaining the tuition was taken by the FPU Board of Trustees at its regular meeting October 23-24. The recommendation came from the administration.
"The reaction of the board was immediate support. This is a group of leaders that can take the long view and see what is best for our students," said Stephen Varvis, vice president of enrollment management.
Student financial aid provided by the university was raised about 10 percent for 2009-2010. That increase will be preserved, and the university will look for extra funds to help students with emergency needs. More than 95 percent of traditional undergraduate students receive some form of aid.
FPU is accepting applications for the spring 2010 semester and financial aid is available. For more, go to experiencefpu.com (traditional undergraduate), fresno.edu/admissions/graduate/how_to_apply (master's degree) or fresno.edu/admissions/how_to_apply (bachelor's degree-completion)
This is the first time in 25 years FPU has not raised tuition, though leaders have consistently worked to keep tuition in the mid-range among similar colleges and universities.
"Fresno Pacific offers the quality programs, expert faculty and ethical development that help students succeed and make a difference in their careers, congregations and communities. We know that the decision for many families, especially in times like these, comes down to costs. People want to come here, and we want to make their dream possible," Varvis said.
