Founded in 1944, Fresno Pacific University is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Fresno (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), California. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Bakersfield, Visalia, Merced. Officially accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, Fresno Pacific University (FPU) is a small coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Mennonite religion. Fresno Pacific University (FPU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 78 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. FPU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.