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Faith International University

Tacoma, WA, USA

Faith International University is an interdenominational Evangelical Christian university in Tacoma with a foundation in Biblical inerrancy. FIU offers bachelor’s degrees in Religion, Leadership, Education, and Business as well as five theological master’s degrees and two doctorates. For international students, FIU’s curriculum is also available in Korean and Chinese. Throughout their enrollment, FIU requires all students to abide by a Biblical Code of Conduct and abstain from drunkenness, blasphemy, and vulgarity.

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Private
  • Not for Profit
  • Other Protestant
  • Coed

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city

Admissions Requirements

Transcript
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No

Important Deadlines

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
30%

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
291
Total Number of Undergrads
140
Academic Calendar

Quarter

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Classroom Sizes

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100
40%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
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100
40%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
9:1
US National: 21:1

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Key Financial Stats

Average Net Price
$17,309
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$8,685
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$8,685
Additional Costs
Books and Supplies
$702

Aid & Grants

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
33%
Average Aid Per Year
$1,328
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
33%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$1,859
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$963

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
18%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$2,965
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$9,850
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$135

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
59%
41%
Size of Town
Small city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
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No
On Campus Women's Center
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No

Housing

On-campus living required of freshman
No

Athletics

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
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No
Campus emergency phones
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No

After Graduation

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