Faith International University
Tacoma, WA 98407-2607
About Faith International University
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 findings
- Faith International University charges about 0.3× the national private non-profit median tuition ($8,850).
- Versus the Washington median, sticker tuition is 7% above.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 25.00%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $51,006.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Faith International University is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 463% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faith International University | $8,850 | $22,662 | 1 |
| Private Non-profit (national median) | $29,325 | — | 1,444 |
| Washington (state median) | $8,256 | $9,863 | 70 |
| Suburban (locale median) | $13,135 | $18,048 | 684 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is Faith International University really?
Key findings
- Faith International University charges about 0.3× the national private non-profit median tuition ($8,850).
- Versus the Washington median, sticker tuition is 7% above.
Faith International University tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $8,850
Finding Faith International University charges about 0.3× the national private non-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $8,850. That is about 0.3× the national private non-profit median ($29,325). Versus the Washington median ($8,256), sticker tuition is 7% above. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is 26% below.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to private non-profit and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at Faith International University versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Faith International University versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Faith International University is $22,662.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $22,662 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $12,799 above the Washington median net price. Versus suburban campuses, net price runs $4,614 above the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway At Faith International University, average net price exceeds published tuition alone because net price uses a fuller cost-of-attendance base.
Faith International University: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Faith International University—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$8,850
Avg. net price
$22,662
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $22,662 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $35,400. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Faith International University is known for
Top program completions
- Organizational Leadership27
- Religion/Religious Studies26
- Theology/Theological Studies13
- Divinity/Ministry11
- Mental Health Counseling/Counselor10
See earnings & programs for more.
Is Faith International University a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Faith International University is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Faith International University.
Campus
Location
Tacoma, WA
City / state
- ZIP
- 98407-2607
- NCES locale
- Suburb
Compared with Suburban campuses nationally, net price is 26% above the median for Suburban campuses ($18,048 median).
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- Far West
- Carnegie
- Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Size
Enrollment
276
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 414
- Graduate
- 188
- Full-time share
- 36%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$17,650
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 46.94%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Faith International University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
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: 2013–2023 (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.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
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
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
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
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Faith International University graduates earn a median of $51,006 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Faith International University.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $51,006. Median federal loan debt: $17,650. Average net price used in cost models: $22,662.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Faith International University graduates report median earnings of $51,006 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Faith International University.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (13 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Faith International University.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Faith International University graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Faith International University—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 40.7%
- Washington median 54.1 pp below median (94.9%)
- Far West median 4.9 pp below median (45.7%)
- U.S. median 17.2 pp below median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $3,292
- Washington median 0.34× the median ($9,588)
- Far West median 0.34× the median ($9,635)
- U.S. median 0.43× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $2,261
- Washington median 0.26× the median ($8,580)
- Far West median 0.32× the median ($7,030)
- U.S. median 0.31× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
Faith International University at a glance
Faith International University
Faith International University is a private non-profit institution in Tacoma, WA, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Organizational LeadershipReligion/Religious StudiesTheology/Theological Studies
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian48.9%Hispanic or Latino21.4%Black or African American17.0%
Schools near Faith International University
Other campuses in Tacoma, WA when available, plus nearby institutions in Washington.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade D) within Washington, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Faith International University located?
Faith International University is located in Tacoma, WA.
What is Faith International University's tuition?
Faith International University tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $8,850 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $22,662 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
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 explains Faith International University's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($22,662), completion (25.0% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($51,006). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
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%).
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
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 Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.