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Christ-Centered Programs: Build your expertise in 45+ on-campus and online graduate programs designed to help you advance your career and community.
Prepare to Lead With Confidence: Gain the skills to excel in education, leadership, behavioral sciences, and more with graduate programs that prepare you to lead and serve with purpose.
Designed for Working Professionals: Pursue your degree while balancing work, family, and other commitments with online and evening courses, competitive tuition, and generous financial aid.
28,000+ Alumni Strong: FPU alumni are in high demand for their professionalism, leadership and depth and breadth of knowledge in their fields.
Support at Every Step: From small class sizes and personalized mentorship to career resources and networking opportunities, you’ll receive guidance and support from our caring community.
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.
Ann Parker“I decided to pursue my teaching credential at FPU because of their outstanding reputation; Fresno Pacific students are sought after by many school districts. What makes FPU stand above the rest is what lies at the heart of everything we believe as teachers — being called to redemptive service.”
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/)
- Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) (https://acbsp.org/)
- California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) (https://www.ctc.ca.gov/)
- Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) (https://www.ats.edu/)
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org/)
- Council on Social Work Education’s Commission on Accreditation (https://www.cswe.org/)