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2100 W. University Ave.
Wichita, KS 67213
p. 316-295-5000
w. www.friends.edu

Friends University

Wichita, KS

Friends University Rating: 5.0/5 (1 votes)

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Ranks 26th in Kansas and 1591st overall
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Carnegie Foundation Classification

Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)
UndergraduateProfessions plus arts & sciences, some graduate coexistence
GraduatePostbaccalaureate with arts & sciences (business dominant)
Undergraduate PopulationFull-time four-year, selective, lower transfer-in
EnrollmentHigh undergraduate
Size & SettingSmall four-year, primarily nonresidential

General Characteristics

Title IV EligibilityParticipates in Title IV federal financial aid programs
Highest offeringMaster's degree
Calendar SystemSemester
Years of college work requiredN/A
Variable Tuition
Religious AffiliationN/A
Congressional District2004

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance Learning
ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force  —   /   / 
Study Abroad
Weekend College
Teacher Certification

Student Tuition Costs and Fees

What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Friends University?
1041st for total cost of attendance
  In District In State Out of State
Effective as of 2010-08-04
FT Undergraduate Tuition $18,930 $18,930 $18,930
FT Undergraduate Required Fees $150 $150 $150
PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $631 $631 $631
FT Graduate Tuition $9,810 $9,810 $9,810
FT Graduate Required Fees $90 $90 $90
PT Graduate per Credit Hour $545 $545 $545
Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus $29,590 $29,590 $29,590
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $31,520 $31,520 $31,520
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family $23,920 $23,920 $23,920

Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

Prior year comparison and trends on the cost of attending / attendance cost.
  In District In State Out of State
Published Tuition & Fees $17,220 $18,350 $17,220 $18,350 $17,220 $18,350
  Cost (regardless of residency)
Effective as of 2010-08-04
Books & Supplies $900 $1,000
On-Campus – Room & Board $5,130 $5,410
On-Campus – Other Expenses $3,675 $3,780
Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board $6,900 $7,100
Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses $3,675 $3,780
Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board $3,675 $3,780

Admission Details

Effective as of 2010-08-05
Application Fee RequiredN/A
Undergraduate Application Fee$35
Graduate Application Fee$45
First Professional Application FeeN/A
Applicants 600 (275 male / 322 female)
Admitted 394 (178 male / 214 female)
Admission rate 66%
First-time Enrollment 200 (96 male / 104 female)
FT Enrollment 197 (95 male / 102 female)
PT Enrollment 3 (1 male / 2 female)
Total Enrollment2,853

Admission Criteria

What criteria does Friends University use for admissions?  = Required,   = Recommended,   = Neither required nor recommended
Open Admissions
Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record  /  N/A / 
College Prep. CompletionN/A
RecommendationsN/A
Formal competency demoN/A
Admission test scores
TOEFL
Other testsN/A

Admission Credits Accepted

What types of credits does Friends University accept?
Dual Credit
Life Experience
Advanced Placement (AP)

Athletics - Association Memberships

Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships NAIA
NAIA Basketball Conference Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conf
NAIA Baseball Conference Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conf
NAIA Track & Field Conference Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conf

ACT Test Admission

649th for 75pctl scores
Applicants submitting ACT results 96%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 18 / 25
Math scores (25/75 %ile) 17 / 25
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 19 / 25

SAT Test Admission

319th for 75pctl scores
Applicants submitting SAT results 6%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 420 / 660
Math scores (25/75 %ile) 450 / 610
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 870 / 1270

Student Services

Remedial Services
Academic / Career Counseling
PT Cost-defraying Employment
Career Placement
On-Campus Day Care
Library Facility

Student Living

First-time Room / Board Required
Dorm Capacity451
Meals per WeekN/A
Room Fee$2,650
Board Fee$3,020

Student Financial Aid Details

How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Friends University 2311th for the average student loan amount.
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Effective as of 2010-09-21

Student Enrollment Demographics

How many students are enrolled at Friends University?

Student Graduation Demographics

How many students graduated at Friends University?

Most Popular Fields of Study

The top 5 fields of study completed at Friends University.

Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas

Reported area around or near Wichita, KS 67213
Surrounding communityLarge city (inside urban area, pop. over 250,000)
Total Population21,558 (21,558 urban / N/A rural)
Households9,071 (2.30 people per house)
Median Household Income$28,541
Families5,150 (3.04 people per family)

Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

How many students are successful graduates?
 
Total 150 60 30 18 1,476 154 1,888
Accounting 4 4 4 76 8 96
Accounting and Business/Management
Art Teacher Education 2 2
Art/Art Studies, General 6 6
Ballet 4 4
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 4 4
Business Administration and Management, General 24 20 6 6 408 28 492
Business Teacher Education
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Chemistry, General 6 6
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other 2 10 12
Computer Programming/Programmer, General 2 2
Computer and Information Sciences, General 6 52 4 62
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration andManagement, Other 4 10 6 20
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 10 4 40 8 62
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce 6 6
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other 16 10 26
Elementary Education and Teaching 2 24 26
English Language and Literature, General 2 2
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 6 6
Environmental Biology 6 6
Environmental Studies 8 8
General Studies 6 4 26 12 48
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 6 6
Health and Physical Education, General 2 2 4
Health/Health Care Administration/Management 2 2 40 4 48
History Teacher Education 8 8
History, General 2 8 2 12
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 8 4 4 4 40 4 64
Information Science/Studies 6 4 50 2 62
Legal Professions and Studies, Other 4 16 20
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 2 26 2 30
Management Information Systems, General
Management Science, General 2 2 26 2 32
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 2 16 18
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling 8 24 32
Mathematics Teacher Education 2 2
Mathematics and Computer Science
Mathematics, General 2 2 4 8
Music Management and Merchandising 4 4
Music Performance, General 2 2
Music Teacher Education 18 18
Music, General 2 2
Music, Other 2 2
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management 40 12 4 6 292 66 420
Operations Management and Supervision 2 16 18
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other 8 8
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 6 6
Political Science and Government, General 2 2
Psychology, General 2 2 36 2 42
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Religion/Religious Studies
Social Science Teacher Education
Sociology 2 2
Spanish Language Teacher Education 2 2
Spanish Language and Literature 12 12
Speech Teacher Education 2 2
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 6 6
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 50 2 52
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other 2 10 2 14
Wildlife Biology 32 32

Faculty Compensation / Salaries

Friends University 1881st for the average full-time faculty salary.
Effective as of 2010-08-31
Tenure system
Average FT Salary $55,525 ($57,917 male / $52,017 female)
Number of FT Faculty 74 (44 male / 30 female)
Number of PT Faculty 268
FT Faculty Ratio 0.3 : 1
Total Benefits $1,070,675

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