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Discover Your Calling and Community
Endless Opportunities: With 80+ undergraduate programs, FPU provides the flexibility, support, and academic excellence you need to explore your interests and prepare for a fulfilling career.
Transfer Friendly: Transfer your previously earned college units to FPU! We accept approved transfer units and have articulation agreements with community colleges across the state.
Study in the Heart of California: Engage in hands-on learning, build lifelong friendships, and grow in faith and leadership on our beautiful, welcoming 50-acre main campus in Fresno.
Caring Community: Join a tight-knit community where almost 60% of our students are first-generation college students. No matter who you are, you’ll find a second home here.
Generous Scholarship: Financial barriers shouldn’t stand in the way of your dreams, which is why we offer need and merit scholarships and grants that make your education more affordable.
Why Choose Fresno Pacific University?
#1 Private University for Social Mobility: FPU is ranked the #1 private university in the nation for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal.
Central Valley’s Only Accredited Christian University: FPU has been uplifting the Central Valley community through education rooted in faith for 80 years.
Affordable and Accessible: We’re committed to making education affordable by providing financial aid to 98% of undergraduates and a four-year graduation guarantee to those who qualify.
#1 Choice for Central Valley Teachers: Our CTC-accredited programs equip aspiring and established educators for serving communities in the Central Valley and beyond (https://www.ctc.ca.gov/).
Hispanic-Serving Institution: FPU is recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) where Hispanic and first-generation students graduate at the same rate as the overall general student population.
Shaping the Heart and Soul of Central California
At Fresno Pacific University, we’re proud to be the Central Valley’s only accredited Christian university. Our deep faith and pride in our community drives us to provide affordable, Christ-centered education that transforms the lives of our students and the communities they serve.
Rose Chapman“I came to Fresno Pacific for mostly athletics at first, and then I was introduced to the atmosphere and just sort of fell in love with it... I’ve been able to boost my resume with opportunities in the community through clubs and sports.”
Accreditation and Accolades
- Ranked #1 private university in the U.S. for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal
- Ranked in the Top 20 Best Bang for the Buck in the Western Region by Washington Monthly
- Ranked one of America's Best Colleges by
The Wall Street Journal
- Ranked in the Top 50 for Student Experience by The Wall Street Journal
- WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) (https://www.wscuc.org/)
- California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) (https://www.ctc.ca.gov/)