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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 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.
Ann Parker“I decided to pursue my teaching credential at FPU because of their outstanding reputation; Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø 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.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 ()