Friends University

#1 in Kansas

4-years Private College In Wichita, KS

Friends University (referred to as Friends) is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Wichita, KS. It is classified as Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Master's degree. The 2023 tuition & fees at Friends University is $32,748. The school has a total enrollment of 1,724 and student to faculty ratio is 8.33% (12 to 1).The highest degree offered at Friends University is Master's degree. It offers Master's degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$32,748 (2023)
Acceptance Rate63.27%
Student Population1,724
Test Scores1,071 (SAT) 22 (ACT)
Graduation Rate45%
Student to Faculty Ratio12 to 1
Friends University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1951 - Current).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Friends University is $32,748 for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at Friends University is $11,988 for academic year 2021-2022. Friends University offers the alternative tuition plans. 77 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $17,489 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at Friends University is 63.27% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 25.85%. The average SAT score is 1,071 and the average ACT score is 22. Friends University accepts dual credit, credit for life experiences, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 1,724 students are attending at Friends University (1,278 undergraduate students). There are 58 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 108 part-time faculty working for Friends University. The students to faculty ratio is 12 to 1 (8.33%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 205 (full-time) and 170 (part-time). The graduation rate at Friends University is 45% and the retention rate is 62% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Friends University offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. Friends University offers study abroad, weekend/evening college, teacher certification program. On Friends University campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at Friends University
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers