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 |
Friends University occupies a historic campus in western Wichita, Kansas, anchored by the Davis Administration Building, a Victorian-era structure listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Founded in 1898 by the Society of Friends (Quakers), the private university operates as a non-denominational Christian institution. The 52-acre urban campus combines traditional red-brick buildings with modern academic facilities, including dedicated spaces for its notable fine arts and performing arts programs. Friends University offers undergraduate degrees across liberal arts and professional programs, with particular emphasis on business, education, and performing arts, while maintaining small class sizes consistent with its liberal arts focus. Students can choose to live in three residential halls on campus, and the university competes in the NAIA Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference as the Falcons.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Friends University is rated within the lower 34% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Friends University within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#900 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#546 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#11 in Best Colleges in Kansas
#7 in Best Private Colleges in Kansas
#23 in Best Value Colleges in Kansas
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 915/1090 |
| ACT | 17/22 |
| GPA | 3.4 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 |
| Other Fees | $640 |
| Room and Board | $10,828 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,548 |
| Total One Year Cost | $49,624 |
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.
Last updated February 24, 2025