Fresno Pacific University

Fresno Pacific University
Former name
Pacific Bible Institute (1944–1964)
Pacific College (1964–1976)
Fresno Pacific College (1976–1997)
MottoFounded on Christ
TypePrivate university
Established1944
Religious affiliation
U.S. Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches
PresidentAndré Stephens
Academic staff
200
Undergraduates2,731
Postgraduates1,298
Location
Fresno, California
,
United States

36°43′34″N 119°44′05″W / 36.7260°N 119.7348°W / 36.7260; -119.7348
Campus42 acres (17 ha), 16 buildings
ColorsNavy Blue and Orange    
NicknameSunbirds www.fpuathletics.com
Sporting affiliations
Pacific West Conference NCAA Division II (2012–present)
NAIA (1986–2012)
MascotSunbird
Websitewww.fresno.edu

Fresno Pacific University (FPU) is a private Christian university in Fresno, California, United States.[1] It was founded as the Pacific Bible Institute in 1944 by the Pacific District Conference of U.S. Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches. The university awarded its first Bachelor of Arts degree in 1965.[2] The first master's degree program was introduced in 1975.[2]

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference Fresno75 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ a b Peters, George W and Richard D. Thiessen (July 2008). "Fresno Pacific University (Fresno, California, USA)". Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 2009-11-28.