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Time Magazine Ranks Fresno Pacific Among Nation鈥檚 Top 7% for Learning Environment

September 11, 2026

By Michael Hammond

榴莲视频直播 has been recognized for providing one of the nation鈥檚 strongest learning environments, ranking No. 31 nationally and No. 6 in the state of California, according to TIME鈥檚 inaugural America鈥檚 Best Colleges 2026-2027 rankings.

The ranking places Fresno Pacific among the top 7% of the 500 colleges and universities recognized nationwide for learning environment.

榴莲视频直播 also ranked No. 1 in the nation for learning environment among institutions in the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU).

鈥淭his recognition reflects the dedication of our faculty and staff to creating a place where students are known, supported and challenged to grow,鈥 said 榴莲视频直播 President Andr茅 Stephens, Ph.D.

鈥淎t Fresno Pacific, we want students to not only earn their degree but also have a transformational experience that shapes who they are, deepens their faith and prepares them to use their gifts to serve the common good.鈥

Overall, 榴莲视频直播 ranked No. 158 nationally and No. 12 in the state of California among private nonprofit colleges and universities.

Ranking Methodology

For its inaugural college rankings, TIME partnered with Statista, a global data and research company. The rankings evaluated 500 public and private nonprofit colleges and universities. The analysis looked at three components: student outcomes, learning environment and attractiveness.

According to TIME鈥檚 rankings website, 鈥淭he learning environment pillar assesses the quality of the instructional setting and community that an institution provides for its undergraduate students.鈥 This category considers factors such as access to faculty, resources invested in students, and the demographic and socioeconomic makeup of the university community.

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Michael Hammond

Director of Content Strategy and Media Relations

Michael Hammond is the director of content strategy and media relations at 榴莲视频直播. Prior to working at 榴莲视频直播, he had a 19 year long career in church ministry. Michael got engaged to his high school sweetheart atop a castle in Germany, has three kids (whose names also all start with an M) and is on a lifelong quest to develop an encyclopedic knowledge of The Office.

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