Fresno is a short drive from the cool beaches of the Pacific Ocean, the beautiful snow and ski resorts of the Sierra Nevadas and the exciting cities of San Francisco and Los Angeles. The student body of FPU forms a rich community of different cultures, ethnicities and religious beliefs. The FPU mentor-collegium program assigns a faculty member to incoming freshmen to provide counsel and guidance in academic, social and other activities. This program helps freshmen adjust to university life. FPU's average class size of 16 promotes discussion and personal attention.
Students get to know their professors personally and on a first-name basis.
FPU is committed to helping students develop character and competence in order to become effective leaders who inspire, empower and serve others.