Quick Facts

CIU is a multidenominational Christian higher education institution dedicated to preparing world Christians to serve God with excellence.  We offer post-secondary degree programs ranging from Associate of Arts to Doctor of Ministry. 

For Undergraduate Students

• Top majors are Intercultural Studies, Youth Ministry, Communication, Psychology and Education
• The average admissions test score is 1114 (SAT) or 23 (ACT)
• The average grade point average is 3.76.
• The male/female ratio is 47/53.
• The single/married ratio is 87/13.
• Denominational Affiliation (resident) - PCA - 3%, PCUSA - 1%, Independent/Other Presbyterian - 4%, Southern Baptist - 10%, Independent/Other Baptist - 24%, Brethren - 1%, CMA - 3%, Lutheran - 1%, Methodist - 4%, Independent - 25%, Other/Unknown - 23%
• Enrollment of Minority & International Students (resident) - African American - 7%, Asian/Pacific Islander - 1%, Hispanic - 1%, Multi-racial - 2%, International students - 5% - Total - 17%

For Graduate Program Students

• The male/female ratio is 30/70.
• The single/married ratio is 65/35.
• Denominational Affiliation (resident) - ARP - 1%, PCA - 4%, PCUSA - 1%, Southern Baptist - 11%, Independent/Other Baptist - 19%, Brethren - 4%, CMA - 5%, Methodist - 4%, Independent - 25%, Other/Unknown - 22%
• Enrollment of Minority & International Students (resident) - African American - 5%, Asian/Pacific Islander - 2%, American Indian/Alaskan Native - 1%, Multi-racial - 1%, International students - 13% - Total - 22%

For Seminary Students

• The male/female ratio is 62/38.
• The single/married ratio is 46/54.
• Denominational Affiliation (resident) - ARP - 1%, PCA - 4%, PCUSA - 1%, Independent/Other Presbyterian - 4%, Southern Baptist - 11%, Independent/Other Baptist - 17%, CMA - 3%, Methodist - 9%, Independent - 29%, Other/Unknown - 21%
• Enrollment of Minority & International Students (resident) - African American - 23%, Asian/Pacific Islander - 4%, Hispanic - 1%, International students - 7% - Total - 35%