FPU at a Glance | Fresno Pacific University

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Sunbird Student Body Statistics

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

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

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

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