CiU Review

CIU is a no good school. You can not trust the Chaplins for anything. I would NEVER think of attending CIU again. If i know how crappy some of the staff was I would not have worked so hard to get in, They lied to me and slandered my name and they lied and stole money from my friend. If i could give less than one star I would

I loved and greatly benefited from my experience at CIU. I know personally that I grew leaps and bounds in my four years there. Educationally the classes helped me form a solid biblical foundation from which I now teach the girls I disciple. Spiritually so many of the faculty and staff loved and invested in me as I was figuring out life as a college student. I am a better person because I attended CIU and would 100% recommend the school.

Attended by relatives, parents, ourselves and our children. Wonderful school because they teach and follow the Word of God.

As a transfer student this school will stick you with a bill if you tell them you ve already taken that class I ve got a hold on my account. Supposed to be a faith based organization sticking a disabled student with a $4000 bill shame on you especially during a pandemic

CIU is not a perfect place but it is a good good place. It is a place to grow in your walk with the Lord and to grow in biblical community, striving alongside brothers and sisters in Christ.

After 4 years our daughter graduated from here in 2013. She loved it.

CIU has a longstanding history of covering up the truth, getting rid of "inconvenient" people, and making absurd decisions regarding the future of the school. I do not recommend this school to anyone. I loved some of the staff/professors there, but most of them are gone and the school has slid even further into being a reprehensible organization that supports anti-semitic, anti-black, anti-Mexican hate speech and abusive individuals.

As with any university or college - several exemplary professors can make the institution a joy to be at. Kudos and props go out to Old-Shine, Grant and Dr. Sam (the reasons why I rate 4 stars instead of three).

With that said, most often it's the other majority of professors which make one question the practicality of attending a "Christian" college - given how subjective, dispassionate and impractical the teaching methods of some are. Would help if all would get on the same sheet of (proverbial) music when teaching and/or reinforcing Biblical doctrine.

UPDATE 04/12/2014: My eldest informed me that this dated review has a typo... apologies to David Oleshine:

I love this place. The small campus makes dining, residence halls, and classes all easily accessible from one another.
CIU also has an 'overlook' of sorts that is over the athletic fields which is really beautiful at sunset.
This is a great college for anyone looking for a small college with great faculty.

Lovely, non-denominations, biblical, friendly professors and staff. Good enough for me.

CIU was a great experience! My four years there educated me from a biblical worldview, provided me a strong foundation of faith, and left me with lasting friendships.

You can find a handful of good professors here, for who's mentorship I have been grateful. But the school has had major financial issues, which they've attempted to fix by hiking tuition, and expanding their sports program, getting rid of their best professors. Their recent hires for administration seem politically driven, and not in the best interest of the students' learning.

CIU is a wonderful place to grow in Christ and to prepare for your future. Scripture is integrated in to every class and the staff and faculty are incredible role models and friends. Living on campus is a blast and there are so many great opportunities for friendship and leadership.

Class of '94 and '01. Sure it was expensive, but the education was excellent for the most part. The faculty and staff showed me grace in many areas especially in my lack of academic preparation. There were quite a few faculty and staff who really showed interest in me because they knew what it meant to be made in God's image. The school guards carefully the Word of God. I would encourage anyone to think about coming here to see for themselves.

A great institute of higher learning, I have enjoyed the staff immensely and admire the attempt to follow scripture, dress code for women needs improvement. Holiness is holiness period.

I have so many complaints against CIU, but I will keep this review centered on the ways in which they fail to be successful at even being a University.

For years now, CIU has been in dire financial trouble. Their response has, consistently, been clandestine firings of staff, cutting staff salaries, and firing/not renewing faculty. You can't run a good University without good faculty, but CIU continually cuts down their teachers while expanding their sports program. They are undermining their ability to exist as a University, and they are also undermining their ability to keep their doors open as a business.

I could not in good faith recommend CIU to anyone as a good place to study or work.

Their failure to respond adequately to scandals or sincerely apologize for wrongdoing is the primary reason for the low review. However, CIU also has a long history of lack of transparency, financial problems, and poor leadership.

Class of 1978 - Still struggle with the guilt and shame that was inflicted upon me from this school. Years of therapy! The University, College at the time I attended, was a secluded bubble that did not prepare you for the real world out there. I have found a more fulfilling way of life that is not full of ridiculous rules that make no sense, beliefs that are narrow and make God small, and is all inclusive. I urge you to discover who you are before you allow a cult school like this to wash your brain!

CIU was a place where my worldview was expanded. Grateful for the experience.

The school is the real deal: prayful, friendly, firm on the Bible and academics....

I spent from spring 1988 to summer 1993 in the college and graduate school at CIU and loved it. The professors bent over backwards to assist students. The coursework was rigorous and life changing, and it has provided me with the training to be supportive in my local church as well as teach English to adult immigrants and refugees in Syracuse, NY, a university in Cheboksary, Russia, a government school in Kampong Chhanang, Cambodia, and to adults in Havana, Cuba. I deeply appreciate the time and effort my professors invested in my life.and the godly example they were to me.

The best 2-1/2 years of my life! Attended the grad school '80-'82. Between the teachings of Buck Hatch, Larry Crabb and the fabulous students, it was a small taste of heaven. I felt like God was smiling down on the place and almost tangible. I've never felt so loved by God in my life! I loved the emphasis on prayer and I even loved that the classes were difficult (especially Dr. Larson, AKA the crusher) as I learned SO much!
I saw one girl gave a low rating as it was a "bubble" that didn't prepare you for the "real" world. I had already spent time in the real world and can't think of better preparation than getting to know God and His Word intimately.