School Information

20.8
Total Enrollment 2,853
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 13 : 1

Friends University

http://www.friends.edu
2100 W. University Ave., Wichita, Kansas 67213
(316) 295-5000

Friends University exists to provide high-quality undergraduate and graduate education that incorporates liberal arts instruction and professional studies within the context of the Christian faith.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Campus Setting City: Large
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Friends University, 96.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 62.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $8,017), and 74% receive loans ($8,573 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $5,670. Off campus it is around $7,600.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Friends University is $17,871 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 600 people applied to Friends University. Of the applicants, 66.0% were admitted (65.0% male & 66.0% female ) and 51.0% accepted (54.0% male and 49.0% female)

Of the 2,088 undergraduate students at Friends University, 19.0% are part-time. A majority (50.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 82.0% of the 765 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     78.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     58.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     18.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     28.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     35.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline n/a
Admissions Office Phone 1-800-577-2233
Admissions Office Email learn@friends.edu
Admissions Office Address Friends University Main Campus 2100 W. University Ave. Wichita, Kansas 67213
Admissions Transfer URL n/a
Admissions Website http://www.friends.edu/admissions
Application Fee $35

In order to be accepted to Friends University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
 
Test Scores
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 420
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 660
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 450
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 610
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 19
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 25
ACT English (25th Percentile) 18
ACT English (75th Percentile) 25
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 17
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 25
 
Friends University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Biological and biomedical sciences 21
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 2
Environmental Biology 3
Wildlife Biology 16
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 0 462 111
Accounting 48
Accounting and Business/Management 0
Business Administration and Management, General 157 89
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other 0
Business/Commerce, General 0
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce 3
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 32
Management Information Systems, General 0 0
Management Science, General 3 13
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 9
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management 210
Operations Management and Supervision 9
Communication, journalism, and related programs 6
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other 6
Computer and information sciences and support services 65 8
Computer and Information Sciences, General 31
Computer Programming/Programmer, General 1
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other 2 8
Information Science/Studies 31
Education 36 39
Art Teacher Education 1
Business Teacher Education 0
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other 13
Elementary Education and Teaching 13
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 3
History Teacher Education 4
Mathematics Teacher Education 1
Music Teacher Education 9
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 3
Social Science Teacher Education 0
Spanish Language Teacher Education 1
Speech Teacher Education 1
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 26
English language and literature/letters 1
English Language and Literature, General 1
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 6
Spanish Language and Literature 6
Health professions and related clinical sciences 3 40
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 3
Health/Health Care Administration/Management 24
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling 16
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 0
History 6
History, General 6
Legal professions and studies 10
Legal Professions and Studies, Other 10
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 24 15 0
General Studies 24
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 15 0
Mathematics and statistics 4
Mathematics, General 4
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 0
Mathematics and Computer Science 0
Natural resources and conservation 4
Environmental Studies 4
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 5
Health and Physical Education, General 2
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 3
Philosophy and religious studies 4
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other 4
Religion/Religious Studies 0
Physical sciences 3
Chemistry, General 3
Psychology 21
Psychology, General 21
Security and protective services 31
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 31
Social sciences 2
Political Science and Government, General 1
Sociology 1
Theology and religious vocations 7
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other 7
Visual and performing arts 10
Art/Art Studies, General 3
Ballet 2
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 0
Music Management and Merchandising 2
Music Performance, General 1
Music, General 1
Music, Other 1
 
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