Friends University
Wichita, KS · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · City
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About Friends University
Friends University is a private nondenominational Christian university in Wichita, Kansas, United States. It was founded in 1898. The main building was originally built in 1886 for Garfield University but was donated in 1898 to the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) by James Davis, a St. Louis business man. In the 1930s the leadership of the school was turned over to an independent board of trustees, with some representation of the Mid-America Yearly Meeting of Friends on the board. It operates today with "an amicable but independent relationship with the evangelical branch of the Society of Friends."
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55%
Acceptance
$27,715
Net price
1,048
Enrollment
43%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
55%
Acceptance rate
1,080
SAT average
21
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$27,715
Average net price
$34,192
In-state tuition
$34,192
Out-of-state tuition
$11,295
Room & board
$1,500
Books & supplies
$50,482
Total cost of attendance
30%
Students receiving Pell grants
58%
Students with federal loans
$25,000
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$52,113
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$42,960
Median earnings (6 yrs)
43%
Graduation rate
65%
Retention rate
79%
Earn more than a HS grad
$5,033
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
1,048
Total enrollment
6%
Part-time
24
Avg. age at entry
36%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
Friends University FAQ
Is Friends University a public or private school?
Friends University is a private nonprofit institution located in Wichita, KS.
What is the acceptance rate at Friends University?
Friends University has an acceptance rate of 55%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does Friends University cost?
The average annual net price at Friends University is $27,715 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $34,192.
What is the graduation rate at Friends University?
About 43% of students at Friends University complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do Friends University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Friends University students earn a median of $52,113 per year.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Friends University?
Admitted students at Friends University have an average SAT score of 1,080 and an ACT midpoint of 21. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.
How many students attend Friends University?
Friends University enrolls about 1,048 students.
Campus
Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons — Judy Handley · CC BY-SA 3.0. Additional images are representative.
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