Overview
Friends University Kansas is a private, Christ-centered institution established in Wichita in 1898. The college offers over 50 undergraduate and graduate-level academic programs with classes that boast a 10:1 student-teach ratio and online learning options. The college’s 54-acre urban campus is also home to the Apprentice Institute, which offers studies in Christian Spiritual Formation. Students have the opportunity to take part in Spring Break Missions each year for a low cost, which involve work with organizations such as Habitat for Humanity and For the Nations Refugee Outreach.
Acceptance Rate:
63%
Average Net Price:
$20,686
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
3.4
Average ACT Composite
22
Average SAT Composite
1109
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $32,748 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $32,748 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $10,828 |
| Books and Supplies | $1500 |
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
18%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
36%
Average Aid Per Year
$19,570
36%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,065
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$16,189
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
34%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$3356
47%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,065
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$11,410,793
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
69%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,683
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$17,750
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$222
Students receiving federal loans
69%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,817
Average Other Loans Per Year
$12,483
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
1620
Students Applied
56%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
101
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
No
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Admitted Student Stats
53%
Submitting ACT
11%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 22
Average SAT Composite: 1109
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.4
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
1,724
Total Number of Undergrads
1,278
0
100
33%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
39%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
12:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
52
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Major city
US States Represented
38
Countries Represented
12
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
36%
Student Organizations
24
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
No
Housing
0
100
30%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
50%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Falcon
School Colors
scarlet and gray
Varsity Athletics Association
NAIA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conf
Intramural Sports
10
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$46,900
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$17,750
Loan Default Rate
6%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$222
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingThe class sizes are very small so you get a lot of one on one time with the professors. They have plenty open offices hours for you to visit if you need help.
Quaprice from Wichita, KS
Friends University is unique in that it is a small university founded by Quakers and known for its Zoo Science and Ballet degree programs. The campus is beautiful and there is always something to do on campus because it values building community between students and faculty. At Friends University we are more than friends, we are family.
Nicole from Wichita, KS
Words cant explain how much i have learned here. This is a wonderful learning institution.
Nick from Wichita, KS
graduate advisor is real cool and gets work done fast. the christian ministry department is really nice. friends is a collage but not to large.
Rhonda from Wichita, KS
Does your college have classes to be a history major?
Cheyenne from Stover, MO
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