Friends University

Wichita, KS · Private nonprofit · 4-year

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Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Friends University reported a 55.6% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Friends University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Wichita, KS, with an SAT reference of 1020 and an ACT reference of 21. The historical average net price is $27,715 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

55.6%

1,134 applicants

SAT reference

1020

Combined score

ACT reference

21

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$27,715

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Friends University

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)91510201090
ACT (composite, 1–36)172122

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

52.4%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

65.5%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

1,048

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Friends University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$21,714
$30,001 – $48,000$23,992
$48,001 – $75,000$25,517
$75,001 – $110,000$29,377
$110,000+$31,471

Top Majors at Friends University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing57
Liberal Arts & General Studies27
Biological & Biomedical Sciences24
Parks, Recreation & Fitness19
Education16
Psychology13
Homeland Security & Criminal Justice13
Visual & Performing Arts13
Health Professions13
Computer & Information Sciences7

Financial Aid at Friends University

About Friends University

Official website: https://www.friends.edu/

Admissions: https://www.friends.edu/admissions

Frequently Asked Questions About Friends University

What is the acceptance rate at Friends University?

Friends University reported a 56% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 1,134. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Friends University?

The historical 56% acceptance rate suggests Friends University was moderately selective. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Friends University?

The imported historical records for Friends University include an SAT reference value of 1020 and an ACT reference value of 21. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Friends University?

The stored historical average net price at Friends University is $27,715 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 100%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $21,910 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Friends University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Friends University is 52%. its stored first-year retention rate is 65%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Friends University test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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