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Friends University

Friends University

Wichita, KS, USA
Private
4 Year

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:
56%
Average Net Price:
$20,686
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
3.5
Average ACT Composite
22
Average SAT Composite
1109

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$20,686
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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.
$34,192
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.
$34,192
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$11,295
Books and Supplies
$1500
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

0
100
62%
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.
34%
Average Aid Per Year
$21,910
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.
34%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,134
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$17,796

 

Students receiving state aid
31%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$5221
Students receiving federal aid
44%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,134
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$26,863
$30k - $48k
$26,279
$48k - $75k
$20,997
$75k - $110k
$16,969
$110k+
$10,475
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.
$15,976,262

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.
62%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,972
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
62%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,868
Average Other Loans Per Year
$14,817

 

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
0
100
56%
Acceptance Rate
1134
Students Applied
56%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
115
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is not checked
No
Test Optional
Item is checked
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Item is checked
Yes
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Rolling Admissions

The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.

Application Fee
$50
Applications Accepted

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
52%
Out-Of-State Students
38%
53%
Submitting ACT
15%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 22
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1109
0
1600
SAT Percentiles

Math
25th
450
75th
540
Reading
25th
465
75th
550
3.5
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA

3.75+
36%
3.50 - 3.74
12%
3.25 - 3.49
21%
3.00 - 3.24
13%
2.50 - 2.99
14%
2.00 - 2.49
4%
Students Enrolled By Class Rank

Top 10%
10
Top 25%
35
Top 50%
64

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 800-577-2233
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
1,927
Total Number of Undergrads
1,460
0
100
29%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
40%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
14:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non 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

2-19 Students
70%
20-39 Students
26%
40-99 Students
2%

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
52

Faculty Overview

Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Multi-Racial
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
48%
52%
Residency
In-State Students
52%
Out-Of-State Students
38%
Size of Town
Major city
US States Represented
38
Countries Represented
12
Ethnicity
African American
9%
Asian/Pacific Islander
4%
Hispanic
20%
Native American
1%
White
50%
Multiracial
8%
Unknown
5%
Percent of First Generation Students
36%
Student Organizations
24
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is not checked
No
On Campus Women's Center
Item is not checked
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is not checked
No

Housing

0
100
30%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
42%
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
24-HR security patrol is not checked
No
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is not checked
No
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is not checked
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is not checked
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

All Reviews

Nicole's Review

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 o...

Rhonda's Review

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....

Nick's Review

from Wichita, KS

Words cant explain how much i have learned here. This is a wonderful learning institution. ...