1717 South Chestnut Avenue
Fresno, CA 93702-4709

Located in California, Fresno Pacific University is a four-year institution of higher learning and the only accredited Christian university in the Central Valley. Operating with Christ-centered values, Fresno Pacific University aims to prepare students for lives of leadership and service.

Though originally created as the Pacific Bible Institute, the California university has grown to expand both its course offerings and presence in Fresno. Now boasting a 40-acre campus, and three regional centers throughout the state, Fresno Pacific University offers bachelor's degrees in over 40 different majors. Areas of study include everything from Biblical and religious studies, business administration, and communications, to history, intercultural studies, and music.

Fresno Pacific University also offers pre-professional programs in fields like law/criminal justice, physical therapy, the health sciences, and occupational therapy. Academic minors in subjects like chemistry, art, theater, cultural anthropology, and peacemaking and conflict studies.

Quick Facts:

Fresno Pacific University has been accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).

Students of Fresno Pacific University participate in such extracurricular groups and organizations as: Wrestling Club, Gents Club, Hat-Trick Pre-Med Club, Fitness Club, Samaritan Club, Swim Club, African Union, Chess Club, Archery Club, Swing and Salsa, and Snow Club.

Fresno Pacific University is a member of the Golden State Athletic Conference (GSAC) and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Champions of Character Program. Students play such sports as: men's and women's cross country, men's and women's soccer, men's and women's basketball, men's and women's swimming and diving, men's and women's indoor track and field, baseball, softball, wrestling, and volleyball.

This California University is comprised of five different schools -- the School of business, the School of Education, the School of Humanities, Religion, and Social Sciences, the School of Natural Sciences, and the Center for Professional Development.

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