Faith International University is a private research university in Tacoma, Washington, enrolling about 276 students. Faith International University awards degrees and certificates tracked in federal College Scorecard and IPEDS reporting. Published tuition for full-time study is about $8,850 per year before aid; net price varies by family income. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $51,006 among students who received federal aid.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $8,850
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $22,662 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 276 36.2% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 25.00%
  • Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
  • Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 1.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 3.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Full-Time Faculty: 40.7%
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 414
  • Room & Board: $17,310 annual estimate

Faith International University: what the data shows

Common questions about Faith International University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Faith International University?

Faith International University is located in Tacoma, WA (ZIP 98407-2607).

NCES locale classification: Suburb.

Is Faith International University public or private?

Faith International University is a Private Non-profit institution.

How much does Faith International University cost?

Published tuition: $8,850.

Average net price after aid: $22,662.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$22,662

Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $35,400.

How big is Faith International University?

Total enrollment: 276 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 414 students.

Graduate enrollment: 188 students.

About 36% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Faith International University?

150%-time completion rate: 25.00%.

First-year retention: 66.7%.

What do graduates of Faith International University earn?

Median earnings: $52,989 six years after entry; $51,006 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $17,650.

46.94% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Faith International University known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Faith International University a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 25.00%; median earnings $51,006 at 10 years; net price $22,662. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$8,850
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Faith International University was $8,850.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$22,662
2024 Value

In 2024 Faith International University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,662.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$90,648 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$22,662 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

$35,400 4-Year Tuition

$17,310 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)

$529 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)

$26,689 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)

$106,756 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)

4-year total cost breakdown for Faith International University.

Financial Aid by Income Level

46.94% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

23.98% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

Financial aid distribution by income level.

Student Loan Default Rate

0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)

The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Faith International University was 0.00%.

Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.

Tuition tracker

Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Faith International University in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 20132023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2013$7,560$7,560$21,676
2014$7,885$7,885$21,804
2015$7,840$7,840$22,400
2016$7,840$7,840
2017$7,236$7,236
2018$7,875$7,875$19,016
2019$8,550$8,550$17,309
2020$11,250$11,250$18,104
2021$11,250$11,250$21,881
2022$8,685$8,685$19,098
2023$8,850$8,850$18,361

Sticker tuition and net price over time

Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.

College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).

Net price by family income

Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).

Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.

Acceptance Rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.

Acceptance rate compared to national average.

Test Scores

Test score data is not available for this institution.

Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.

Academic Requirements

GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.

Estimated GPA and test score ranges.

Enrollment & Student Demographics

Faith International University reported total enrollment of about 276 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 47% male and 53% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (48.9%), Hispanic or Latino (21.4%), and Black or African American (17.0%). About 46.94% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

36.2% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Faith International University in 2024 is 276 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 414 students. Graduate enrollment is about 188 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

66.7%
2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.

Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 48.9%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

25.00% 100% Completion Time

25.00% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 25.00% of students graduating from Faith International University completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Organizational Leadership: 37% male / 63% female
  • Religion/Religious Studies: 62% male / 38% female
  • Theology/Theological Studies: 77% male / 23% female

IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).

Completions by Race & Ethnicity

Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for Faith International University.

Return on Investment

$17,650 Median Student Debt

$51,006 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

34.60% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

462.68% Return on Investment

3.5 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Faith International University.

Top Programs by Completions

10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 13 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Organizational Leadership: 27 completions

2. Religion/Religious Studies: 26 completions

3. Theology/Theological Studies: 13 completions

4. Divinity/Ministry: 11 completions

5. Mental Health Counseling/Counselor: 10 completions

6. International and Comparative Education: 8 completions

7. Organizational Behavior Studies: 8 completions

8. 01.3041: 4 completions

9. Theology and Religious Vocations, Other: 4 completions

Most popular programs at Faith International University.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Faith International University graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Faith International University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Full-time faculty share: 40.7%
  • Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $3,292
  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $2,261

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Faith International University is a private non-profit institution located in Tacoma, WA, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Organizational Leadership, Religion/Religious Studies, Theology/Theological Studies. Enrollment is approximately 276 students. Student body composition includes White (48.9%), Hispanic or Latino (21.4%), Black or African American (17.0%). The 150%-time completion rate is 25.00%. Approximately 46.94% of students receive Pell Grants.

Institution Type

Private Non-profit

Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus

Location

Tacoma, WA 98407-2607

Region: Far West

Insights and Analysis

Graduation Rate Considerations: The 25.00% graduation rate at Faith International University falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Faith International University located?

Faith International University is located in Tacoma, WA.

How much does Faith International University cost?

Reported tuition is $8,850 and average net price is $22,662 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $17,310 annually.

What is the student body demographics at Faith International University?

Faith International University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 414 students, White (48.9%), Hispanic or Latino (21.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.

What do graduates of Faith International University earn?

Median earnings are $52,989 six years after entry and $51,006 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Faith International University?

The 150%-time completion rate is 25.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Faith International University students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $17,650.

Is Faith International University public or private?

Faith International University is a private nonprofit institution located in Tacoma, WA.

Is Faith International University an HBCU?

No. Faith International University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Faith International University a tribal college?

No. Faith International University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Faith International University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Faith International University does not meet that proxy (reported share 21.4%).

Is Faith International University religiously affiliated?

Yes. IPEDS reports a religious affiliation for Faith International University: Other Protestant.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Tacoma, Washington city profile
  • Far West regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in Washington
  • Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.

    Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.

    Methodology

    Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.

    All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.