Measure | Difficulty | |
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Admission Standards | Easy | |
Applicant Competition | Average |
The acceptance rate at Friends University is 58%. It ranks #8 in Kansas for lowest rate of acceptance. Friends University is a more competitive school to get into with a good chance of acceptance for qualifying applicants. Last year, 664 out of 1,154 applicants were admitted.
The school has easy admission requirements for SAT and ACT scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 65 percent (SAT 960/1140 ACT 18/24). Friends University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.4. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 32% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.
The Friends University application fee is $0 and applications are due by Aug 24.
You are required to submit admission test scores with your application. Friends University is not a test optional school. Note: Please consult the school directly to determine if testing requirements are temporarily suspended due to COVID-19.
SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
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SAT Reading 25th | 500 |
SAT Math 25th | 460 |
SAT Composite 25th | 960 |
SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
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SAT Reading 75th | 560 |
SAT Math 75th | 580 |
SAT Composite 75th | 1140 |
Average SAT Score | 1050 |
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Friends University?
Friends University typically prefers applicants to be in the top 68 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 960 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 870. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1050 out of 1600. Friends University ranks #4 in Kansas for highest average SAT composite score. 9 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2020 starting classSAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
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1140 and Above | Good | >70% |
1050 to 1140 | Avg + | 58%-70% |
960 to 1050 | Avg - | 45%-58% |
870 to 960 | Reach | 32%-45% |
Less than 870 | Low | <32% |
ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
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ACT Reading 25th | 19 |
ACT Math 25th | 18 |
ACT Composite 25th | 18 |
ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
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ACT Reading 75th | 26 |
ACT Math 75th | 24 |
ACT Composite 75th | 24 |
Average ACT Score | 21 |
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Friends University?
Admission data indicates that Friends University regularly accepts students with ACT's of 18 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 62 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 15 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 21 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 24 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #5 in Kansas for highest average ACT composite score. Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 97 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Friends University.
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2020 starting classACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
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24 and Above | Good | >70% |
21 to 24 | Avg + | 58%-70% |
18 to 21 | Avg - | 45%-58% |
15 to 18 | Reach | 32%-45% |
Less than 15 | Low | <32% |
What GPA do you need to get into Friends University?
Applicants require above average high school grades to get into Friends University. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Friends University was 3.4 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #10 in Kansas for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Friends University accepts 58% of students who apply.
High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Competitiveness |
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4.0 | 14.6% | Good |
3.75 to 3.99 | 19.9% | Avg + |
3.50 to 3.74 | 16.99% | Avg - |
3.25 to 3.49 | 10.68% | Avg - |
3.00 to 3.24 | 15.05% | Reach |
2.50 to 2.99 | 16.99% | Reach |
2.00 to 2.49 | 5.83% | Low |
1.00 to 1.99 | 0% | Low |
less than 1.00 | 0% | Low |
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2021
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67.64% of Friends University freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.
High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
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Top 10% of class | 18.8% |
Top 25% of class | 38.8% |
Top 50% of class | 68% |
Women | Men | Total | |
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Applied | 495 | 659 | 1,154 |
Accepted | 277 | 387 | 664 |
Acceptance Rate | 56% | 59% | 58% |
Enrolled | 99 | 113 | 212 |
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 36% | 29% | 32% |
Applicants have 54 days left until the Fall 2022 term applications are due on Aug 24, 2022.
The cost for prospective students to apply to Friends University is $0. The school is free to apply to.
What are the requirements for admission to Friends University and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Test Scores | Required |
High School GPA | Required |
High School Class Rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Completion of College Preparatory Program | Recommended |
Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
AP Credit | Yes |
Dual Credit | Yes |
Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=155089 IPEDS survey data for Friends University.
9% of students submit their SAT scores to Friends University. 97% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
58% of those who apply are granted admission to Friends University. Admission competition is low and the college has easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 960 and 1140. 9% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 18 and 24. 97% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.