Ready to make an impact? Your FPU education will prepare you for all the possibilities for your future life and career. And it’s affordable, too. 95% of students receive financial aid. Grants, academic awards and other scholarships make attending FPU affordable.
74%
Do the numbers below look big? Don’t worry. Financial aid covers 74% of tuition, room & board for the average student. Play the video below to learn more!
Angel Alvarez, School CounselingComing from a first-generation background, you don’t have a lot of coaching … I had dropped out of a major university. The community wasn’t there. I finally found Fresno Pacific, took my second chance here, and I felt like this was God’s olive branch to me.
Tuition & Fees
Tuition is the base cost of attending FPU classes. All undergraduate students pay a student body fee as well, which covers additional services (technology, counseling, etc.).
| Total Cost Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| 12-18 units (full-time) per year | $33,614 |
| Student body fee | $574 |
| Total Tuition & Fees | $34,188 |
| Per-Unit Costs | Amount |
|---|---|
| Per unit / Overload | $1,218 |
| Summer Session | $400 |
| Private Music Instruction | $400 |
| Total Cost Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| 12-18 units (full-time) per year | $34,960 |
| Student body fee | $598 |
| Total Tuition & Fees | $35,548 |
| Per-Unit Costs | Amount |
|---|---|
| Per unit / Overload | $1,248 |
| Summer Session | $500 |
| Private Music Instruction | $400 |
Room & Board
Room & Board are the costs of living in comfortable housing on our beautiful main Fresno campus and enjoying delicious meals provided by FPU dining services.
| Total Cost Item | Amount (Full Year) |
|---|---|
| Room and Board (combined) | $8,884 |
| Total Cost Item | Amount (Full Year) |
|---|---|
| Room | $5,018 |
| Board (Meals) | $5,130 |
| Total Room & Board | $10,148 |
Financial Aid
After you fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and enter our school code 001253, we can help you pay for your FPU education with grants, scholarships, and low-interest loans.
Based on a student’s 9-12 cumulative GPA based on a weighted, 4.0 scaled. Renewable if a minimum GPA is maintained.
| Name | GPA | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Paragon | Full Tuition | |
| President's | 4.00 GPA and above | $18,000 |
| Dean's | 3.75-3.99 GPA | $15,000 |
| Heritage | 3.50-3.75 GPA | $14,000 |
| Faculty | 3.25-3.49 GPA | $12,000 |
| Director's | 3.0-3.24 GPA | $10,000 |
| Founder's | Below a 3.0 GPA | $8,000 |
To be considered for a Transfer Academic Scholarship, you must have 12 or more transferable, post-high school units. GPA’s are based on transferable units and calculated by FPU.
| Name | GPA | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Transfer Scholar | 3.50 GPA and above | $14,000 |
| Transfer Achievement | 3.0-3.49 GPA | $10,000 |
| Transfer Academic | 2.40-2.99 GPA | $7,500 |
| Transfer Partnership | Below a 2.4 GPA | $6,000 |
| Name | Amount |
|---|---|
| Athletic | $500 to Full Tuition |
| Music | $400 to $10,000 |
| Theatre Arts | $500 to $4,000 |
| Art/Design | $500 to $4,000 |
| Name | Amount |
|---|---|
| FPU Possibilities Scholarship | Full Tuition |
| Church Match | $500 to $1,500 |
| International Scholarship | up to $6,000 |
| Mennonite Brethren Award | $4,000 |
| Out of State Student Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Other Awards | $100 to $10,000 |
| Name | Amount |
|---|---|
| Cal Grant A | $9,358 |
| Cal Grant B | $1,648 |
| Pell Grants | $750 to $7,395 |
| Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant | $1,000 |
| Name | Amount |
|---|---|
| Federal Direct | $3,500 to $7,500 |
| PLUS Loan | Up to remaining cost |
| Workstudy | Contingent on employment |
Alumni, parents, friends, businesses and foundations have generously provided a special set of scholarships available to students attending Fresno Pacific.
Net Price Calculators
Now that you’ve seen the financial aid opportunities available to FPU students, we can estimate what your true cost may be to attend Fresno Pacific. Keep in mind that this is just a computer-generated, general estimate and may not capture all aid available. Please work with your FPU Student Financial Services advisor to discover your true net price.