Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Wichita, Kansas |
| Online | friends.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Wichita, Kansas, Friends University is a small four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 1,826 prospective students applied, and 1,053 were granted admission. Of those admitted 283 enrolled in the school. 1,056 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 636 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $30,264 plus fees of $600. Friends University is ranked 735 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Friends University is rated within the lower 41% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Friends University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#735 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#467 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#8 in Best Colleges in Kansas
#6 in Best Private Colleges in Kansas
#23 in Best Value Colleges in Kansas
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 960/1140 |
| ACT | 18/24 |
| GPA | 3.4 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Aug 24, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 |
| Other Fees | $600 |
| Room and Board | $7,494 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,195 |
| Total One Year Cost | $45,053 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 62% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 6% |
| Education | 6% |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 4% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 4% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=155089 IPEDS survey data for Friends University.
Current students may use the Friends University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.