Friends University

Private nonprofit four-year university in Wichita, KS that costs an average of $26,384 a year after financial aid, admits 55% of applicants and graduates 51% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$26,384
Acceptance rate
55%
Graduation rate
51%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$54,046

Private nonprofitLarge city1,048 undergraduates

Cost of Friends University

Total cost of attendance (per year)$52,025
Tuition and fees, in-state$35,685
Housing and food (on campus)$12,326
Books and supplies$1,500
Average net price after aid$26,384

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$24,582
$30,001–48,000$22,138
$48,001–75,000$22,418
$75,001–110,000$25,834
$110,001+$30,715

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Friends University's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate55%
Average SAT1,080
SAT reading (25th–75th percentile)500–530
SAT math (25th–75th percentile)460–560
ACT composite (25th–75th percentile)15–28
Test scoresConsidered but not required

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate51%
First-year retention65%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$47,823
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$54,046
Rank in Kansas (earnings)18th of 27 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$22,750
Typical monthly loan payment$259 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants34%
Students with federal loans59%

Majors and programs at Friends University

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (42)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities54$64,365$23,375
Business Administration, Management and Operations93$61,511$23,375
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas19$48,785—
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods15$42,027—
Psychology37$41,473$18,750
Zoology/Animal Biology34$32,496$22,000
Accounting and Related Services26—$24,383
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions2——
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management———
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology2——
Biology1——
Chemistry3——
Communication and Media Studies5——
Computer and Information Sciences4——
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management7——
Criminal Justice and Corrections25——
Dance———
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft5——
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology17——
English Language and Literature5——
Finance and Financial Management Services9——
Fine and Studio Arts9——
Health and Medical Administrative Services———
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences20——
History———
History and Political Science4——
Human Resources Management and Services———
Information Science/Studies———
International Business1——
Management Information Systems and Services———
Marketing1——
Mathematics3——
Mechanical Engineering7——
Music13——
Natural Resources Conservation and Research———
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other1——
Religion/Religious Studies3——
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics9——
Sociology15——
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness35—$23,733
Theological and Ministerial Studies———
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management———

Associate's degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities———

Master's degree programs (9)

Doctoral degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Theological and Ministerial Studies———

Similar colleges in Kansas

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Baker UniversityBaldwin City$25,03894%$69,658
MidAmerica Nazarene UniversityOlathe$30,94779%$70,804
Kansas Wesleyan UniversitySalina$22,16572%$57,332
University of Saint MaryLeavenworth$20,88187%$66,336
Southwestern CollegeWinfield$30,08676%$58,452
McPherson CollegeMcPherson$28,43177%$51,560
Ottawa University-OttawaOttawa$27,57283%$59,897
Newman UniversityWichita$17,43074%$55,478

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About Friends University

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationWichita, KS
SettingLarge city
Undergraduates1,048
Student-to-faculty ratio12 to 1
AccreditorHigher Learning Commission
Websitefriends.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is Friends University's acceptance rate?

Friends University admits 55% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,080 on the SAT.

How much does Friends University cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $52,025 a year (tuition and fees: $35,685). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $26,384 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $24,582.

How much do Friends University graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $54,046 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 18th of 27 similar colleges in Kansas. The best-paid bachelor's program is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($64,365 a year after graduation).

What is Friends University's graduation rate?

51% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 65% of first-year students return for a second year.