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Friends University

Friends University is a small, private institution located in Wichita, ks. Founded in 1898, Friends University offers undergraduate degrees in 55 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics N/A
undergraduates 993 undergraduates
cost $31,812 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Friends University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 63.3%
SAT score average 1112
ACT score average 21
Average high school GPA 3.4
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Friends University is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 12:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
12 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Education and Teaching
Social Sciences and Psychology
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Other
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Health and Medical Professions

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Religion/Religious Studies
Accounting and Related Services
Psychology, General

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $31,812
Additional expenses
Room & board $8,326
Books & supplies $1,500
Other expenses $4,174
Cost of attendance* $45,812
Average financial aid package $25,483
Estimated cost $20,329 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $31,812
Additional expenses
Room & board $8,326
Books & supplies $1,500
Other expenses $4,174
Cost of attendance* $45,812
Average financial aid package $25,483
Estimated cost $20,329 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Friends University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 993, with gender binary students split 50% male and 50% female.

Total enrollment

1,780

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
35%
African American %
8%
Hispanic American %
13%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
5%
Unknown %
38%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Friends University, students love their Concert Choir. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 2100 W. University Ave., Wichita, KS 67213
phone 316-295-5000
address www.friends.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Concert choir

Singing quakers

Zoo science club

Psychology club

Spanish club

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Friends University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Friends University?

Friends University is located in Wichita, ks.

What is the acceptance rate at Friends University? 

The acceptance rate for Friends University is 63%.

What’s the average GPA for Friends University?

The average high school GPA for Friends University students was 3.4.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Friends University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Friends University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $183,248.

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