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Thank you for your interest in applying to Faith International University. We offer residential, hybrid, and online/distance education.
Faith International University is a participating member of the NC-SARA.
If you are an international applicant planning to live and study in the US on an F-1 visaIf you are an international applicant planning to live and study in the US on an F-1 visa
- Fill Out the Application for Doctorate Programs
Application Requirements for Unclassified Status
Please Note: When submitting your documentation electronically, please submit each item as a separate document.
- Fill Out the Application for Unclassified Status
Apply Now - Submit Copy of Your Valid Government Issued Photo Identification w/ Signature
- Submit Clergy Reference Form
Go to Clergy FormThis form is to be completed and submitted by your pastor, or the person who serves as a pastor to you. This person may not be a relative. Send link to your pastor.
- Submit Personal Reference Form
Go to Reference FormThis form is to be completed and submitted by a Christian friend. This person may not be a relative. Send link to your friend.
- Submit Your Official Academic TranscriptsRequired: Official transcripts documenting baccalaureate degree from an accredited/recognized institution
Required: Official transcripts documenting graduate degree(s) from an accredited institutionIf Relevant: Official transcripts documenting post-graduate coursework that you wish to have recognized or considered for transfer credit
Submission methods:
Option 1: Submit secured-electronic copies to admissions@faithiu.edu
Option 2: Sealed-paper copies to Admissions Office
3504 North Pearl St.
Tacoma, WA 98407 - If English is not your primary Language
Acceptable TOEFL or IELTS score
(minimum 550 paper, 213 computer, 79 internet or IELTS 6.5)
Application Requirements for Chinese Department 中文部门
Please Note: When submitting your documentation electronically, please submit each item as a separate document.
- Fill Out the Application for Chinese Department 中文部门
Apply Now - Fill Out Tuition Payment Worksheet
go To Worksheet - Submit Copy of Your Valid Government Issued Photo Identification w/ Signature
- Submit Clergy Reference Form
Go to Clergy FormThis form is to be completed and submitted by your pastor, or the person who serves as a pastor to you. This person may not be a relative. Send link to your pastor.
- Submit Your Official Academic TranscriptsRequired: Official copy of transcripts documenting baccalaureate degree from an accredited/recognized institution (or notarized/certified copy of document confirming the international equivalent)
If Relevant: Official copy of transcripts documenting graduate-level coursework from accredited institutions that you wish to have considered for transfer credit (or notarized/certified copy of document documenting the international equivalent)If Relevant: Official transcripts documenting graduate degree(s) that you wish to have considered for the possibility of advanced standing (or notarized/certified copy of document confirming the international equivalent);
Submission methods:
Option 1: Submit secured-electronic copies to admissions@faithiu.edu
Option 2: Sealed-paper copies to Admissions Office
3504 North Pearl St.
Tacoma, WA 98407 - Autobiographical EssayThis essay needs to be under the caption: Why I Wish to Attend Faith International University which will include a description of your life, ministry, abilities, career objective, and personal growth (specifications: 3-4 pages typed).
Application Requirements for Korean Department
Please Note: When submitting your documentation electronically, please submit each item as a separate document.
- Fill Out the Application for Korean Department
Apply Now - Fill Out Tuition Payment Worksheet
go To Worksheet - Submit Copy of Your Valid Government Issued Photo Identification w/ Signature
- Submit Clergy Reference Form
Go to Clergy FormThis form is to be completed and submitted by your pastor, or the person who serves as a pastor to you. This person may not be a relative. Send link to your pastor.
- Submit Your Official Academic TranscriptsRequired: Official copy of transcripts documenting baccalaureate degree from an accredited/recognized institution (or notarized/certified copy of document confirming the international equivalent)
If Relevant: Official copy of transcripts documenting graduate-level coursework from accredited institutions that you wish to have considered for transfer credit (or notarized/certified copy of document documenting the international equivalent)If Relevant: Official transcripts documenting graduate degree(s) that you wish to have considered for the possibility of advanced standing (or notarized/certified copy of document confirming the international equivalent);
Submission methods:
Option 1: Submit secured-electronic copies to admissions@faithiu.edu
Option 2: Sealed-paper copies to Admissions Office
3504 North Pearl St.
Tacoma, WA 98407 - Autobiographical EssayThis essay needs to be under the caption: Why I Wish to Attend Faith International University which will include a description of your life, ministry, abilities, career objective, and personal growth (specifications: 3-4 pages typed).
If you are a returning or continuing student, please fill out one of the applications above for your degree program.
ADMISSIONS
FAITH INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
3504 North Pearl Street
Tacoma, Washington 98407
Toll-free: 888.777.7675
Reception: fsinfo@faithiu.edu
APPLY NOW
Thank you for your interest in applying to Faith International University. We offer residential, hybrid, and online/distance education.
Faith International University is a participating member of the NC-SARA.
Bachelor's Program
- Fill Out the Application for Bachelor’s Programs
- Fill Out the Application for Master’s Programs
Demographics
TOTAL ENROLLMENT:
As of Fall 2023
- Total Enrollment: 370
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 196
- Undergraduate Transfer-In Enrollment: 49
- Graduate Enrollment: 174
UNDERGRADUATE ATTENDANCE STATUS
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT GENDER
UNDERGRADUATE RACE/ETHNICITY
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT AGE / STUDENT RESIDENCE
- 1 Includes students awarded Federal work study aid and aid from other sources not listed above.
- (*) Number awarded aid and total and average amounts of aid awarded are withheld to preserve the privacy of individuals.
UNDERGRADUATE DISTANCE EDUCATION STATUS
GRADUATE ATTENDANCE STATUS
GRADUATE DISTANCE EDUCATION STATUS
FINANCIAL AID
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT FINANCIAL AID, 2022-2023
FULL-TIME BEGINNING UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
- Beginning students are those who are entering postsecondary education for the first time.
| TYPE OF AID | NUMBER AWARDED AID | PERCENT AWARDED AID | TOTAL AMOUNT OF AID AWARDED | AVERAGE AMOUNT OF AID AWARDED |
| Any student financial aid1 | (*) | 75% | —— | —— |
| Grant or scholarship aid | (*) | 75% | (*) | (*) |
| Federal grants | (*) | 50% | (*) | (*) |
| Pell grants | (*) | 50% | (*) | (*) |
| Other federal grants | 0 | 0% | $0 | — |
| State/local government grant or scholarships | 0 | 0% | $0 | — |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | (*) | 75% | (*) | (*) |
| Student loan aid | (*) | 50% | (*) | (*) |
| Federal student loans | (*) | 50% | (*) | (*) |
| Other student loans | 0 | 0% | $0 | — |
ALL UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
| TYPE OF AID | NUMBER AWARDED AID | PERCENT AWARDED AID | TOTAL AMOUNT OF AID AWARDED | AVERAGE AMOUNT OF AID AWARDED |
| DEGREE/CERTIFICATE-SEEKING | ||||
| Grant or scholarship aid1 | 132 | 75% | $253,541 | $1,921 |
| Pell grants | 83 | 47% | $157,833 | $1,902 |
| Federal student loans | 56 | 32% | $155,808 | $2,782 |
- 1 Grant or scholarship aid includes aid awarded, from the federal government, state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
- Institution did not report non-degree/non-certificate-seeking undergraduate students in 2022-2023.
- For more information on Student Financial Assistance Programs or to apply for financial aid via the web, visit Federal Student Aid.
Completion / Graduation / Retention Rates
FIU COLLEGE RETENTION RATES*
*Retention rates for associate and bachelor programs are fall-to-fall based on first-time, full-time status. Graduate programs utilize total enrollment from fall to fall. Graphics sourced by the National Center for Education Statistics.
FIU COLLEGE GRADUATION RATES**
** The completion and graduation rates for certificates, associate degrees, and bachelor degrees are measured at 150% of the expected time for completion (bachelor degree rate is 6 years from the first enrollment). Graphics sourced by the National Center for Education Statistics.
FIU COLLEGE TRANSFER OUT RATES**
FIRST-TO-SECOND YEAR RETENTION RATES
Retention rates measure the percentage of first-time students who are seeking bachelor’s degrees who return to the institution to continue their studies the following fall.
RETENTION RATES FOR FIRST-TIME STUDENTS PURSUING BACHELOR’S DEGREES
Graph: Percentage of Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2021 and Returned in Fall 2022
OVERALL GRADUATION RATE AND TRANSFER-OUT RATE
The overall graduation rate is also known as the “Student Right to Know” or IPEDS graduation rate. It tracks the progress of students who began their studies as full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking students to see if they complete a degree or other award such as a certificate within 150% of “normal time” for completing the program in which they are enrolled.
Some institutions also report a transfer-out rate, which is the percentage of the full-time, first-time students who transferred to another institution without completing at the current institution.
Note that not all students at the institution are tracked for these rates. Students who have already attended another postsecondary institution, or who began their studies on a part-time basis, are not tracked for this rate. At this institution, 5 percent of entering students were counted as “full-time, first-time” in 2023.
OVERALL GRADUATION AND TRANSFER-OUT RATES FOR STUDENTS WHO BEGAN THEIR STUDIES IN FALL 2017
Graph: Percentage of Full-time, First-Time Students Who Graduated or Transferred Out Within 150% of “Normal Time” to Completion for Their Program
Faith International University has no transfer-out rate to report.
BACHELOR’S DEGREE GRADUATION RATES
Bachelor’s degree graduation rates measure the percentage of entering students beginning their studies full-time and are planning to get a bachelor’s degree and who complete their degree program within a specified amount of time.
GRADUATION RATES FOR STUDENTS PURSUING BACHELOR’S DEGREES
Graph: Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Graduated in the Specified Amount of Time and Began in Fall 2015 or Fall 2017
6-YEAR GRADUATION RATE BY GENDER FOR STUDENTS PURSUING BACHELOR’S DEGREES
Graph: Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2017 and Received a Degree or Award Within 150% of “Normal Time” to Completion for Their Program
6-YEAR GRADUATION RATE BY RACE/ETHNICITY FOR STUDENTS PURSUING BACHELOR’S DEGREES
Graph: Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2017 and Received a Degree or Award Within 150% of “Normal Time” to Completion for Their Program
Faith International University & Seminary is a member of the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS) [PO Box 328, Forest, VA 24551; Telephone: (434) 525-9539; e-mail: info@tracs.org] having been awarded Accredited status as a Category IV institution by the TRACS Accreditation Commission in 2001 and reaffirmed in 2006 and again in 2016. This status is effective for a period of ten years. TRACS is a member accrediting agency (National Faith-Related) of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
TRACS also is recognized by the United States Department of Education (ED) and the International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education (INQAAHE). TRACS has authorized the Bachelor of Arts in Counseling Psychology, the Bachelor of Arts in Business, the Bachelor of Arts in Education, the Bachelor of Arts in Leadership, the Bachelor of Arts in Religion, the Graduate Certificate in Leadership, the Master of Arts in Christian Counseling, the Master of Arts in Christian Education, Master of Arts in Education, the Master of Arts in Leadership Ministry, the Master of Arts in Theological Studies, the Master of Divinity, the Doctor of Intercultural Studies, the Doctor of Ministry, and the Doctor of Strategic Leadership.
WASHINGTON STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT COUNCIL
Faith International University is authorized by the Washington Student Achievement Council and meets the requirements and minimum educational standards established for degree-granting institutions under the Degree-Granting Institutions Act. This authorization is subject to periodic review and authorizes Faith International University to offer specific degree programs. The Council may be contacted for a list of currently authorized programs. Authorization by the Council does not carry with it an endorsement by the Council of the institution or its programs. Any person desiring information about the requirements of the act or the applicability of those requirements to the institution may contact the Council at P.O. Box 43430, Olympia, WA 98504-3430 or by email at degreeauthorization@wsac.wa.gov.
VETERAN’S BENEFITS AND VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION
Veterans who are enrolled at Faith International University may be eligible to receive educational benefits (i.e., TA, Ch. 30, 31, 33, etc.). Veterans may go online at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/apply.asp to apply for educational benefits.
I-20 AUTHORIZATION
Faith International University is authorized under Federal law to issue I-20 forms through the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) and to enroll non-immigrant international students into eligible degree programs.
Accreditation
Faith International University & Seminary is a member of the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS) [PO Box 328, Forest, VA 24551; Telephone: (434) 525-9539; e-mail: info@tracs.org] having been awarded Accredited status as a Category IV institution by the TRACS Accreditation Commission in 2001 and reaffirmed in 2006 and again in 2016. This status is effective for a period of ten years. TRACS is a member accrediting agency (National Faith-Related) of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
TRACS also is recognized by the United States Department of Education (ED) and the International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education (INQAAHE). TRACS has authorized the Bachelor of Arts in Counseling Psychology, the Bachelor of Arts in Business, the Bachelor of Arts in Education, the Bachelor of Arts in Leadership, the Bachelor of Arts in Religion, the Graduate Certificate in Leadership, the Master of Arts in Christian Counseling, the Master of Arts in Christian Education, Master of Arts in Education, the Master of Arts in Leadership Ministry, the Master of Arts in Theological Studies, the Master of Divinity, the Doctor of Intercultural Studies, the Doctor of Ministry, and the Doctor of Strategic Leadership.
WASHINGTON STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT COUNCIL
Faith International University is authorized by the Washington Student Achievement Council and meets the requirements and minimum educational standards established for degree-granting institutions under the Degree-Granting Institutions Act. This authorization is subject to periodic review and authorizes Faith International University to offer specific degree programs. The Council may be contacted for a list of currently authorized programs. Authorization by the Council does not carry with it an endorsement by the Council of the institution or its programs. Any person desiring information about the requirements of the act or the applicability of those requirements to the institution may contact the Council at P.O. Box 43430, Olympia, WA 98504-3430 or by email at degreeauthorization@wsac.wa.gov.
VETERAN’S BENEFITS AND VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION
Veterans who are enrolled at Faith International University may be eligible to receive educational benefits (i.e., TA, Ch. 30, 31, 33, etc.). Veterans may go online at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/apply.asp to apply for educational benefits.
I-20 AUTHORIZATION
Faith International University is authorized under Federal law to issue I-20 forms through the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) and to enroll non-immigrant international students into eligible degree programs.
Campus Security
The Clery Act is an important law that governs institutions that receive financial aid. To learn more about the Clery Act, click here
ANNUAL SAFETY REPORT
NOTE: The Campus Safety Report and Crime Statistics Report have been consolidated into one “Annual Safety Report” as of 2021 and beyond.
- 2025 Annual Safety Report
- 2024 Annual Safety Report
- 2023 Annual Safety Report
- 2022 Annual Safety Report
- 2021 Annual Safety Report
- For our 2017 to 2019 Crime Statistics Report: click here
- For our 2016 to 2018 Crime Statistics Report: click here
- For our 2015 to 2017 Crime Statistics Report: click here
- For our 2014 to 2016 Crime Statistics Report: click here
- For our 2017 to 2019 Campus Safety Report: click here
- For our 2016 to 2018 Campus Safety Report: click here
- For our 2015 to 2017 Campus Safety Report: click here
- For our 2014 to 2016 Campus Safety Report: click here
Privacy Policy
WHAT WE COLLECT & HOW WE USE THE INFORMATION
Faith International University (FIU) is the sole owner of the information collected on the institution’s website at www.faithiu.edu. FIU collects personally identifiable information from our users at several different points on our website.
We collect the email addresses and certain personally identifiable information of those who communicate with us via email. We also collect certain aggregate information regarding which pages users access or visit, and information volunteered by the users (such as on forms submitted or any surveys we might conduct). If you submit a form requesting a product or service from us, we request certain personally identifiable information from you on each form. You must provide the information requested in each field marked with an asterisk (*), which means it is a required field. Fields not marked with an asterisk are optional.
The information you supply is used to process your request and/or for billing purposes. If we have trouble processing an order, we will use this information to contact you.
From time-to-time we may provide students and/or alumni the opportunity to participate in surveys on our site. If you participate, we may request certain personally identifiable information from you. Participation in these surveys is completely voluntary and you therefore have a choice whether or not to disclose this information. The requested information typically includes contact information (such as name and shipping address), and demographic information (such as zip code).
This information is collected and processed through the Office of the Director of Institutional Effectiveness. All data is analyzed and the results are reported to necessary institutional personnel. We use this information to make necessary changes in how we conduct business, to create policy to present before the Governing Board, and to plan for the future of the institution, academically, financially, and service-wise.
When you submit information, you are transferring such information into the United States and you here by consent to such transfer.
Faith International University may also collect and analyze from visitors and users certain information regarding the use of the FIU website and services available therein. Information collected may include but is not limited to website traffic volume, frequency of visits, type and time of transactions, type of browser and operating system, etc.
We may use personal information to provide the services you’ve requested. We may also use personal information for research and analysis to operate and improve the Faith International University website. We may use third parties to assist us in processing your personal information, and we require that such third parties comply with our Privacy Policy and any other appropriate confidentiality and security measures. We may use certain other information collected from you to help diagnose technical problems, administer the Faith International University website, and improve the quality and types of services delivered. We may provide non-identifying and aggregate usage and volume statistical information derived from the actions of our visitors to third parties in order to demonstrate the value of the website.
The information we collect is not shared with or sold to other organizations for commercial purposes, except to provide products or services you’ve requested, when we have your permission, or if it becomes necessary to share information in order to investigate, prevent, or take action regarding illegal activities, suspected fraud, situations involving potential threats to the physical safety of any person or as otherwise required by law.
ONLINE SECURITY
Faith International University has implemented processes intended to protect user information and maintain security of data. The personnel that have access to user information is limited and determined by the specific service being provided.
We have attempted to protect the Faith International University servers by locating them areas with security procedures, using of firewalls and implementing other generally available security technologies.
These safeguards help prevent unauthorized access, maintain data accuracy, and ensure the appropriate use of data, but no guaranty can be made that your information and data will be secure from intrusions and unauthorized release to third parties.
COMPLIANCE WITH CHILDREN’S ONLINE PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT
As a business service, Faith International University does not target its offerings toward, and does not knowingly collect any personal information from users under 13 years of age.
CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
Faith International University may periodically update this policy. We will notify you about significant changes in the way we treat personal information by posting a notice on the Faith International University & Seminary Site. We do not intend to reduce your rights under this Policy without your explicit consent, and we expect most such changes will be minor. Each version of this Policy will be identified at the bottom of the page by its effective date.
Any questions about this Privacy Policy should be addressed to registrar@faithiu.edu or by mail at:
Faith International University
3504 N. Pearl St.
Tacoma, WA 98407 US
Copyright Infringement
WHAT IS A COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT?
Copyright infringement is the act of exercising, without permission or legal authority, one or more of the exclusive rights granted to the copyright owner under section 106 of the Copyright Act (Title 17 of the United States Code). These rights include the right to reproduce or distribute a copyrighted work. In the file-sharing context, downloading or uploading substantial parts of a copyrighted work without authority constitutes an infringement.
Criminal Penalties for Violation of Federal Copyright Laws.
Penalties for copyright infringement include civil and criminal penalties. In general, anyone found liable for civil copyright infringement may be ordered to pay either actual damages or “statutory” damages affixed at not less than $750 and not more than $30,000 per work infringed. For “willful” infringement, a court may award up to $150,000 per work infringed. A court can, in its discretion, also assess costs and attorneys’ fees. For details, see Title 17, United States Code, Sections 504, 505.
Willful copyright infringement can also result in criminal penalties, including imprisonment of up to five years and fines of up to $250,000 per offense.
EXCLUSIVE PROPERTY
All equipment, services and technologies provided to students as part of Faith International University’s computer system constitute the exclusive property of Faith International University. Similarly, all information composed, transmitted, received or stored via the Institute’s computer system is also considered the property of Faith International University. As such, all stored information is subject to disclosure to management, law enforcement and other third parties, with or without notice to the student.
Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (WISP)
The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act requires financial institutions – companies that offer consumers financial products or services like loans, financial or investment advice, or insurance – to explain their information-sharing practices to their customers and to safeguard sensitive data.
The following report satisfies the requirements of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA):
Written Information and Cyber-Security Policy (WISP)
Complaints & Due Process
FIU is committed to a policy of fair treatment of its students in personal and business relationships with fellow students, administrators, faculty, and staff. Online students may submit a complaint to the Washington Student Achievement Council. The Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) has authority to investigate student complaints against specific schools. WSAC may not be able to investigate every student complaint. Visit http://www.wsac.wa.gov/student-complaints for information regarding the WSAC complaint process. You may also contact the individual designated to help resolve student complaints in your home state.
INFORMAL COMPLAINTS
The dean of students serves as the primary student complaint officer for the school and will assist and advise the student through the informal or formal complaint process. If possible, students are encouraged to seek an informal resolution of the matter directly with the individual involved. Following Matthew 18:15-17, offenses against one another should initially be discussed and corrected privately by the individuals involved (e.g., the student with the complaint should first privately address the offending student, faculty, or staff member to resolve the issue). Although this procedure is encouraged—it is not mandatory. The offended person may request the dean of students or another administrator to be present at the initial discussion if the offended person is apprehensive, fearful, or concerned about the response of the other individual.
FORMAL COMPLAINTS
If an informal approach does not resolve the problem, the student should complete a Student Complaint Form available from the Office of the Dean of Students. When completing the form, it is important that all documentation and other evidence associated with the complaint (e.g., witness statements and support documentation) be included. More than one complaint can be filed regarding the same incident. The complaint should be sent to the dean of students for review, investigation, and resolution. The dean of students will notify the student in writing of his decision within ten business days of the date of the initial complaint and include the notice of a right to appeal.
The student has the right to appeal the decision of the dean of students to either the Academic Affairs Committee (academic complaints) or the President’s Cabinet (non-academic complaints) within ten business days of the date of the written notice of the decision from the dean of students. The decision of the Academic Affairs Committee or President’s Cabinet is final. Record of student complaints are maintained in the Office of the Dean of Students.
If a student feels that FIU has not adequately addressed a complaint or concern, the student may consider contacting the institution’s Accrediting Commission. Please direct all inquiries to:
Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS)
15935 Forest Road
Forest, Virginia 24551
434.525.9539 Phone
434.525.9538 FAX
info@tracs.org or
www.tracs.org
Students also may contact and file a complaint with the state’s educational agency and the state’s Attorney General at the following addresses:
Washington Student Achievement Council
917 Lakeridge Way
P.O. Box 43430
Olympia, WA 98504-3430
360.753.7800
www.wsac.wa.gov
Attorney General: State of Washington
800 5th Ave. Suite 2000
Seattle, WA 98104
360.753.6200 or Consumer line: 800.551.4636 or 206.464.6684 (out-of-state callers)
800.833.6388: Washington State Relay Service for the hearing impaired
www.atg.wa.gov