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Friends University

Wichita, Kansas 67213

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Known for business — close-knit campus

Friends University is a private institution in Wichita with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1014, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

61% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $52,113 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $25,752.

Established
1898
Mascot
Freddy Falcon
Type
Private university
Conference
National Association of

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56%Acceptance
1014SAT Avg
1,015Students
14:1Student:Faculty
61%Grad Rate
$52,113Earnings 10yr
$25,752Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Friends University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate55.6%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1014

Reading & Writing
465550
MathMid: 506
450540

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 21
1722

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

55.6%

Trend

SAT Avg

1014

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$32,748
Room & Board$10,828
Books & Supplies$1,500
Total Cost of Attendance$44,401
Average Net Price$25,752
Median Debt at Graduation$25,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$265

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$17,538
$30–48K$18,122
$48–75K$23,404
$75–110K$27,432
$110K+$33,926

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$25,752

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

50.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$17,413

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

8

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (55)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,015
Gender Split
49% / 51%
Women / Men
First Generation
36%
Pell Grant Recipients
34%

Race & Ethnicity

White 51%
Black 11%
Hispanic 21%
Asian 1%
Two+ 8%
Int'l 4%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate61.5%
Freshman Retention69.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$42,960
8 Years$46,619
10 Years$52,113

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$40,400
Men
$55,800

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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