FPU at a Glance

Quick Facts

• Spring 2020 Sunbird Student Body
• Fall 2019 Sunbird Student Body
• Spring 2019 Sunbird Student Body
• Fall 2018 Sunbird Student Body
• Spring 2018 Sunbird Student Body
• Fall 2017 Sunbird Student Body
• Spring 2017 Sunbird Student Body
• Fall 2016 Sunbird Student Body
• Spring 2016 Sunbird Student Body
• Fall 2015 Sunbird Student Body
• Spring 2015 Sunbird Student Body
• Fall 2014 Sunbird Student Body
• Spring 2014 Sunbird Student Body
• Fall 2013 Sunbird Student Body
• Spring 2013 Sunbird Student Body

Academically Rigorous

• Rich and engaging history dating back to 1944
• Top 10 Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) for graduating Hispanic students according to The Chronicle of Higher Education 
• Highest four-year graduation rate in the region
• Five growing schools: 
  • School of Business
  • School of Education
  • School of Humanities, Religion and Social Sciences
  • School of Natural Sciences
  • Fresno Pacific Biblical Seminary
• Ranked in the top tier in our category by U.S. News & World Report
• Considered a best value by U.S. News & World Report and Washington Monthly

Unquestionably Christian

• All programs emphasize values, ethics and character development 
• Pastors, biblical scholars and marriage and family therapists prepared for service through the Fresno Pacific Biblical Seminary 
• Collaborative service efforts facilitated through the Center for Community Transformation 

Diverse Student Body

• About 4,000 traditional-age undergraduate, adult degree completion and graduate students 
• Located on the main campus in Southeast Fresno and regional campuses in North Fresno, Visalia, Bakersfield and Merced 
• Many students are the first in their families to attend college 
• More than 6,000 education and business professionals taking continuing education courses 
• Known for Sunbird Athletic teams that compete in 15 sports and have won 15 national championships

Outstanding Faculty

• More than 80 percent hold the highest degree in their field 
• Intimate class sizes encourage student / faculty relationships

Degrees That Result in Jobs

• Four-year graduation guarantee 
• Students prepared for careers in medicine and science through the School of Natural Sciences 
• High percentage of School of Business internships turn into jobs 
• Reputation for programs in psychology and peace and conflict studies housed within the School of Humanities, Religion and Social Sciences 
• Graduates of the School of Education sought out by school districts as first-choice teachers