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
56%Acceptance
1014SAT Avg
1,015Students
14:1Student:Faculty
61%Grad Rate
$52,113Earnings 10yr
$25,752Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate55.6%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1014
Reading & Writing
465550
MathMid: 506
450540
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 21
1722
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
Programs (55)
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
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia