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Build the Future You’ve Always Envisioned
Your Goals Are Within Reach: Our programs are designed to be flexible, affordable, and supportive so you can achieve your goals while balancing work, family, and other commitments.
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.
Support Every Step of the Way: In small classes, you’ll gain a community of fellow students, faculty, staff, and dedicated advisors who are invested in your success.
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.
Why Choose Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø?
#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.
Shaping the Heart and Soul of Central California
At Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø, 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.
Shellie Warren“Not getting my college degree was something I always regretted … I sit with clients now feeling really confident in the professionalism that I’ve learned. It’s a wonderful, wonderful program. Definitely a life-changer for me.â€
Accreditation and Accolades
- Ranked #1 private university in the U.S. for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal
- Ranked #1 college/university in 2025 Best of Central California competition
- 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
- Highest rating on the Best Colleges in the U.S. list by Money
- Best Colleges in the U.S. for 2025 by Colleges of Distinction
- WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) ()
- Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) ()
- California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) ()
- Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) ()
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) ()
- Council on Social Work Education’s Commission on Accreditation ()