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Faith International University

#2230 in US ranking Tacoma, WA
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$31,435
Tuition & fees
$8,100
Avg. aid
$7,052
Receiving aid
100%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
25%
Median salary
$42,207
1 yr after graduation

What does Faith International University offer in terms of athletics?

Prospective students should not plan on varsity athletic participation at Faith International University without first confirming a current team, competition schedule, and eligibility process directly with the institution. Its reported student-life information does not identify sports teams or an athletic association.

Varsity competition, informal recreation, and fitness activities are different commitments. An applicant seeking college competition or an athletic scholarship should establish that the specific sport and opportunity exist before including them in an enrollment decision.

What student groups and Associations are available at Faith International University?

Students interested in organizations at Faith International University should ask which groups are currently active and how students participate, particularly if they study remotely or attend part time. A group's past appearance in campus materials does not establish that it meets in a given term.

Useful questions include whether students can start an organization, whether meetings are online or in person, and how activities are announced. These details matter more to day-to-day participation than a general description of campus involvement.

Who studies at Faith International University?

Faith International University enrolled 464 students in the reported 2024-25 figures. Its population includes many adults: 357 enrolled students were age 25 or older. The same figures counted 29 first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates and 77 transfer-in students.

About 10% of students were Washington residents, while 86% came from other U.S. states; roughly 3% came from other countries. Those rounded geographic shares point to a student body extending well beyond Tacoma, but do not show how often any individual student attends on campus. The reported student-to-faculty ratio was 16 to 1. That institution-wide ratio is not a promise about the size of a particular class.

How does student life look like at Faith International University?

Everyday life at Faith International University is likely to differ by program and attendance format. Its substantial adult and out-of-state enrollment means that a prospective student should look beyond a conventional residential-campus model when evaluating opportunities to meet classmates.

Ask how a particular program handles orientation, advising, group projects, faculty access, and student gatherings. For someone balancing study with employment or family responsibilities, the timing and format of those interactions may be as important as the number of activities offered.

What libraries are available to students at Faith International University?

Students should establish which library and research resources are available for their specific Faith International University program, particularly if they will study away from Tacoma. The 2024-25 institutional figures report zero campus libraries, a count that does not, by itself, describe access to digital research materials or academic assistance.

Before beginning a research-intensive course, ask how to access assigned readings, scholarly databases and journals, research help, and materials the university does not hold. Remote students should also confirm whether they can use these resources off campus and whether access continues between terms.

Faith International University Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

464

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

4

Total staff

7 full time, 16 part time

Veterans affair office

No

Faith International University Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 276
Graduate: 188

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 233
Part-time: 231

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 3
Men: 1

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 59
Black or African American: 47
White: 135
Asian: 19
Two or more races: 12

Freshly enrolled students' age

Under 25 years
Over 25 years

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.