Friends University School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Wichita, KS

$29,394

Avg tuition

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About Friends University

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

Friends University is a small private university located on an urban campus in Wichita, Kansas. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,818, and admissions are very selective, with an acceptance rate of 46%. The university offers 47 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 48%, and a student-faculty ratio of 12:1. Tuition and fees for students are $29,394.

Admissions Breakdown

This school has a competitive acceptance rate.

This school is a little more selective about its students. Competitive acceptance schools welcome 15-50% of all applicants.

Acceptance Rate Insight

46% of students were accepted during the 2019-2020 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Test scores Required

High school rank Not required or recommended

High school GPA Required

Completion of college prep program Recommended

High school transcript Required

Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended

Open admission No

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Recommended

SAT & ACT

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 950-1150

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 19-25

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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2k

Students Enrolled

45%

Online Student Enrollment

12:1

Student to Faculty Ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online
On-campus
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.
International Online classes are available for students around the world.

Demographics

White

60%

Unknown

11%

Hispanic

9%

Black

8%

Two or more races

4%

Asian

4%

Non-U.S. Citizen

3%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

58%

Socio-economic diversity

45% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

11

Total Online Enrollment

815

Student Location Breakout

45% 55%

Percent of Programs Online

80% On-campus

20% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates Not offered

Associate Not offered

Bachelor's 11% online

Graduate Certificate Not offered

Master's 75% online

Doctorate Not offered

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

45%

State Grant Aid

50%

Institution Grant Aid

100%

Pell Grant

45%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $4,617
State Grant Aid $3,011
Institution Grant Aid $14,791
Pell Grant Aid $4,261

Financial Outlook

$42k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

$23k

Average student debt after graduation

Resource

Understanding Grants & Scholarships
Resource

Financial Aid Overview

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2019-2020]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.