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Fresno Pacific University
  • 4 Year
  • FRESNO, CA
CollegeGrad School
Fresno Pacific University
#748 in Best Colleges in America
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • FRESNO, CA
  • 550 reviews
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    Fresno Pacific University Campus Life

    Housing

    Dorms
    B
    Based on housing cost, capacity, student reviews and additional factors.
    On-Campus Housing Available
    Yes
    Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
    No
    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    49%
    Undergrads in College Housing
    Average Housing Cost
    Poll
    57%
    of students say overall dorm quality is great. 21 responses
    Poll
    65%
    of students say the dorms' social atmosphere is great. 48 responses
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    Food

    Campus Food
    B minus
    Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
    Meal Plan Available
    Yes
    Average Meal Plan Cost
    Poll
    What are the best food options on campus?
    Based on 42 responses
    • Coffee Shop
      21%
    • Sandwhich Bar
      19%
    • There are many great choices!
      19%
    • The rotisserie chicken.
      17%
    • Mexican food
      14%
    • Cooking in your living area
      10%
    35%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities. 23 responses

    Campus Quality

    Campus
    B
    Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Life
    B
    Based on campus diversity, social scene, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Poll
    What is your overall opinion of your school and the campus community?
    Based on 25 responses
    • I love everything about my school and have a lot of campus pride.
      44%
    • I like mostly everything about my school, but there are some things I wish were different.
      52%
    • The school community is okay-we're all just here for an education, nothing more.
      4%

    Safety

    Safety
    A
    Based on crimes on campus, local area crime rates, and student reviews.
    Poll
    93%
    of students say they feel extremely safe and secure on campus. 27 responses
    Poll
    How does peer pressure affect students' use of drugs and alcohol?
    Based on 25 responses
    • You can have a great social life without drugs or alcohol.
      92%
    • Most people partake in some form, but no one treats you differently if you don't.
      4%
    • If you don't partake, you're left out.
      4%
    Poll
    How visible are the campus police on campus?
    Based on 24 responses
    • Extremely present and willing to assist students.
      63%
    • There if you need them but not overbearing.
      25%
    • Just there to bust up parties or give out parking tickets.
      4%
    • Not very visible.
      8%

    Sports

    Poll
    How popular are varsity sports on campus?
    Based on 42 responses
    • Almost everything on campus revolves around them.
      7%
    • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
      43%
    • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
      40%
    • No one pays attention to varsity sports.
      10%
    Men's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Baseball, Basketball, Diving, Soccer, Swimming, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track and Field: Indoor, Track and Field: Outdoor, Track and Field: X-Country, WaterPolo
    Women's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Basketball, Diving, Soccer, Swimming, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track and Field: Indoor, Track and Field: Outdoor, Track and Field: X-Country, Volleyball, WaterPolo

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs Offered
    Campus Ministries, Drama/Theater, International Student Organizations, Literary Magazine, Newspaper, Student Government, Yearbook
    Music
    Choral Groups, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Musical Theater, Music Ensembles, Opera, Symphony Orchestra
    Poll
    What are your favorite campus events or traditions?
    Based on 21 responses
    • The Encounter/Mod Feuds
      29%
    • Mock Rock(Lip Synching Competition, Cash Prize)
      24%
    • Cultural Awareness Events(Food, Videos, Speakers)
      19%
    • Sports Games
      10%
    • Bird Feed
      5%
    • I actually really like the talent show.
      5%
    • Lessons and Carols(Choral Christmas Concert)
      5%
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    Party Scene

    Party Scene
    C+
    Based on access to bars and student reviews on the party scene.
    Poll
    What is the party scene like on campus?
    Based on 24 responses
    • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
      4%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      17%
    • Parties? What parties?
      79%
    Poll
    What is the biggest party event of the year?
    Based on 12 responses
    • They dont party they are christians
      33%
    • The ones not affiliated with the school
      25%
    • Bbq on the green.
      17%
    • The ones put on by Spec Ev
      17%
    • We don't party
      8%

    Greek Life

    Men in Fraternities
    Women in Sororities
    70%
    of students say they don't have Greek life. 33 responses
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