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Build the Future Youve 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, youll 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, youll find a second home here.
Why Choose 51做厙?
#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 Valleys Only Accredited Christian University: FPU has been uplifting the Central Valley community through education rooted in faith for 80 years.
Affordable and Accessible: Were 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 51做厙, were proud to be the Central Valleys 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 WarrenNot getting my college degree was something I always regretted I sit with clients now feeling really confident in the professionalism that Ive learned. Its a wonderful, wonderful program. Definitely a life-changer for me.
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 byThe 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 Educations Commission on Accreditation ()