Friends University

Friends University is one of the leading colleges in Kansas with the acceptance rate of 58%. Deadlines for application are Regular - August 28 . For more information, call 316-295-5103 or send email at deb@friends.edu.

Admissions
Academics
Tuition & Aid
Student Body
Campus Life
Careers

Admissions

  • Overview

    • Applicants: 786
    • Average HS GPA: 3.38
    • Acceptance Rate: 58%
  • GPA Breakdown

    • 30% 3.75 - 3.99
    • 16% 3.50 - 3.74
    • 16% 3.25 - 3.49
    • 17% 3.00 - 3.24
    • 18% 2.50 - 2.99
    • 4% 2.00 - 2.49
  • SAT & ACT Test Scores

    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    390 - 515
    SAT Math 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    400 - 510
    ACT Composite Scores 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    18 - 26
  • Deadlines

    Regular
    August 28

Academics

  • Majors

    BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
    Environmental Biology.
    Wildlife Biology.
    BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
    Accounting.
    Business Administration and Management, General.
    Business/Commerce, General.
    Finance, General.
    Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General.
    Management Science.
    Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
    Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management.
    COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
    Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other.
    COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
    Computer and Information Sciences, General.
    Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other.
    Information Science/Studies.
    EDUCATION.
    Art Teacher Education.
    Biology Teacher Education.
    Business Teacher Education.
    Elementary Education and Teaching.
    English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
    History Teacher Education.
    Mathematics Teacher Education.
    Music Teacher Education.
    Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
    Spanish Language Teacher Education.
    Speech Teacher Education.
    ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
    English Language and Literature, General.
    FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
    Spanish Language and Literature.
    HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
    Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
    Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer.
    HISTORY.
    History, General.
    HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
    Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
    LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
    General Studies.
    Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other.
    Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
    MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
    Mathematics, General.
    PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
    Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General.
    Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
    PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
    Christian Studies.
    Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other.
    PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
    Chemistry, General.
    PSYCHOLOGY.
    Psychology, General.
    SOCIAL SCIENCES.
    Political Science and Government, General.
    Sociology.
    VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
    Art/Art Studies, General.
    Ballet.
    Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other.
    Music Management.
    Music Performance, General.
    Music, General.
    Music, Other.
  • Degrees

    • Associate
    • Bachelor's
    • Master's
    • Post-Bachelor's certificate

Tuition & Aid

  • Dates

    Notification Date
    Mar 1
  • Required Forms

    • FAFSA
  • Expenses per Academic Year

    Tuition
    $23250
    Required Fees
    $180
    Average Cost for Books and Supplies
    $1500
    Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
    No
    Board for Commuters
    $2265
    Transportation for Commuters
    $2400
    On-Campus Room and Board
    $6800
  • Available Aid

    Financial Aid Methodology
    Federal
    Scholarships and Grants Need-Based
    • Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
    • Need-Based Federal Pell
    • Need-Based Private Scholarships
    • Need-Based SEOG
    • Need-Based State Scholarships
    Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
    • Direct PLUS Loans
    • Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
    • Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
    Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
    • Federal Perkins Loans
    Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
    Yes
    Direct Lender
    Yes
  • Financial Aid Rating

    • Financial Aid Rating 85/99

Student Body

  • Student Body Profile

    Total Undergraduate Enrollment
    1769
    Foreign Countries Represented
    13
  • Demographics

    • Asian 1.78%
    • African-American 2.53%
    • Hispanic 11%
    • Caucasian 4.2%
    • Male 44%
    • Female 56%
    • Аre out of state 19

Campus Life

  • Campus Life

    Undergrads living on campus
    46%
    Help finding off-campus housing
    Yes
    Quality of life rating 65/99
    First-Year Students living on campus
    N/A
    Campus Environment
    Large Urban
    Fire safety rating
    N/A
  • Special Needs Admissions

    College Entrance Tests Required
    Yes
    Interview Required
    No
  • Student Activities

    Registered Student Organizations
    24
    Number of Honor Societies
    6
    Number of Social Sororities
    0
  • Sports

    Athletic Division
    NAIA
    Men's Sports (Crimson) (9)
    • Baseball
    • Basketball
    • Cheerleading
    • Cross Country
    • Football
    • Golf
    • Soccer
    • Tennis
    • Track Field Outdoor
    Women's Sports (Crimson) (8)
    • Basketball
    • Cheerleading
    • Cross Country
    • Soccer
    • Softball
    • Tennis
    • Track Field Outdoor
    • Volleyball
  • Student Services

    Health
  • Sustainability

    N/A

    Green rating
    60
  • Campus Security Report

    Campus Security Report
    The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclosetheir security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annualcrime report and provide timely warnings to students and campusemployees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat tostudents and campus employees.
    Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety foradditional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
    The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's CampusSecurity Reports where available. Applicants can also access allschool-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety andSecurity Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office ofPostsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education:https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/

  • Other Information

    Campus-wide Internet Network
    Yes
    % of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
    100

Careers

  • Graduation Rates

    Graduate in 4 years
    N/A
    Graduate in 5 years
    N/A
    Graduate in 6 years
    N/A
  • Career Services

    On-Campus Job Interviews Available
    Yes
    Career Services
    • Alumni Network
    • Alumni Services
    • Classes
    • Interest Inventory
    • Internships
    • Regional Alumni
    Opportunities at School
    • Experiential
    • Internship
  • ROI & Outcomes

    Information from PayScale:
    Starting Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
    N/A
    Mid-Career Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
    N/A
    Starting Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
    N/A
    Mid-Career Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
    N/A
    Percent High Job Meaning
    N/A
    Percent STEM
    N/A
  • Return on Investment (ROI) rating 0/99

    Contact & Visit

    • Campus Tours

      Campus Visiting Center
      • Appointment Required: Yes
      • Dates: Year-round
      • Times: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
      • Average Length: 1 hour
      Campus Tours
      • N/A
    • On Campus Interview

      Campus Interviews
      Yes
      Information Sessions
      Available
      Times
      Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.