Fresno Pacific University
Former name | Pacific Bible Institute (1944–1964) Pacific College (1964–1976) Fresno Pacific College (1976–1997) |
|---|---|
| Motto | Founded on Christ |
| Type | Private university |
| Established | 1944 |
Religious affiliation | U.S. Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches |
| President | André Stephens |
Academic staff | 200 |
| Undergraduates | 2,731 |
| Postgraduates | 1,298 |
| Location | , United States 36°43′34″N 119°44′05″W / 36.7260°N 119.7348°W |
| Campus | 42 acres (17 ha), 16 buildings |
| Colors | Navy Blue and Orange |
| Nickname | Sunbirds www |
Sporting affiliations | Pacific West Conference NCAA Division II (2012–present) NAIA (1986–2012) |
| Mascot | Sunbird |
| Website | fresno.edu |
Fresno Pacific University (FPU) is a private Christian university in Fresno, California, United States. 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. The first master's degree program was introduced in 1975.