Fresno Pacific University is a private Christian university in Fresno, California. 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.
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