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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 Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø.
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 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.
Rose Chapman“I came to Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø 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.â€
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) ()
- California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) ()