FPU at a Glance
Quick Facts
Sunbird Student Body Statistics
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Academically Rigorous
- Rich and engaging history dating back to 1944
- Top 10 Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) for graduating Hispanic students according to The Chronicle of Higher Education
- Highest four-year graduation rate in the region
- Five growing schools:
- School of Business
- School of Education
- School of Humanities, Religion and Social Sciences
- School of Natural Sciences
- Fresno Pacific Biblical Seminary
- Ranked in the top tier in our category by U.S. News & World Report
- Considered a best value by U.S. News & World Report and Washington Monthly
Unquestionably Christian
- All programs emphasize values, ethics and character development
- Pastors, biblical scholars and marriage and family therapists prepared for service through the Fresno Pacific Biblical Seminary
- Collaborative service efforts facilitated through the Center for Community Transformation
Diverse Student Body
- Over 3,000 traditional-age undergraduate, adult degree completion and graduate students
- Located on the main campus in Southeast Fresno and regional campuses in North Fresno, Visalia, Bakersfield and Merced
- Many students are the first in their families to attend college
- More than 6,000 education and business professionals taking continuing education courses
- Known for Sunbird Athletic teams that compete in 16 sports and have won 15 national championships
Outstanding Faculty
- More than 80 percent hold the highest degree in their field
- Intimate class sizes encourage student / faculty relationships
Degrees That Result in Jobs
- Four-year graduation guarantee
- Students prepared for careers in medicine and science through the School of Natural Sciences
- High percentage of School of Business internships turn into jobs
- Reputation for programs in psychology and peace and conflict studies housed within the School of Humanities, Religion and Social Sciences
- Graduates of the School of Education sought out by school districts as first-choice teachers