Fresno Pacific University is the #1 Private University for social mobility. FPU is also the Valley’s only accredited Christian university, connecting your untapped potential with unlimited opportunity for professional, personal and ethical growth. Come and chase big ideas. Explore deep faith. And find out what’s possible for your future!
100+ Areas of Study
Liberal arts taught within a supportive Christian environment.
3,000 Students
Undergraduate, graduate, seminary and degree completion.
5 Campuses + Online
An inclusive community serving the Central Valley and the world.
Why Choose FPU?
#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.
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.
Our Campuses and Students
In addition to our main campus in Southeast Fresno, FPU regional campuses are located throughout the Valley in North Fresno, Visalia, Bakersfield and Merced—and we serve students globally online. We welcome traditional undergraduate, graduate and seminary students and adult learners seeking degree completion.
Our President
Dr. André Stephens has 30 years of experience in Christian higher education in California. As president of FPU, he works tirelessly to provide students with meaningful learning experiences that foster Christian character and turn possibilities into realities. His passion for Christian higher education is evident in the phrase he often says: “Students’ success is our success.”
Our Commitment to Diversity
Our commitment to welcoming diversity among our student body, faculty and staff comes out of our Christian values, rooted in Anabaptist, evangelical and ecumenical tradition. No matter who you are, we’re dedicated to making sure you’ll have a seat at our table when you come here—and that your voice will be heard.
Our Mission
Fresno Pacific University develops students for leadership and service through excellence in Christian higher education. Come ready to learn. Leave equipped to have a transformative impact throughout the Central Valley and in global communities.
Our History
Since class opened in 1944, FPU has encouraged first-generation students to achieve more, while building the region’s highest four-year graduation rate. We make education accessible by providing financial aid to 98 percent of traditional undergraduates—and a four-year graduation guarantee to those who qualify.
Our Faculty
Preparing students to achieve more than they thought possible starts with faculty. More than 80 percent hold doctorates and all combine challenging scholarship with real-world application. Individual attention and contact beyond the classroom support lifelong learning through faculty-student relationships.
Accreditation Information
Fresno Pacific University has a general accreditation and program-specific accreditations approved by the WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges) Senior College and University Commission.
Disclosures & Policies
Student information such as persistence and graduation rates, learning outcomes and gainful employment is available here, as well as details on our policies regarding drugs and alcohol, harassment and more.