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Friends University
Wichita, KSPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Moderately Selective • 55% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Friends University is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Wichita, KS. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.0K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 55%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
1.0K (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
55% (Moderately Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading500 - 530
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math460 - 560
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite15 - 28
1typical 50% range36
55%
Acceptance Rate
Moderately Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing26% of degrees
Biological Sciences11% of degrees
Health Sciences6% of degrees
Engineering1% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $84,640
Earnings 5yr: $80,612
Debt: N/A
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $82,886
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $78,062
Earnings 5yr: $100,379
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,063
Earnings 5yr: $61,829
Debt: $33,875
Information Science/Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,999
Earnings 5yr: $89,846
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,701
Earnings 5yr: $69,393
Debt: $31,250
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,988
Earnings 5yr: $57,755
Debt: N/A
Special Education and Teaching.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,653
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,387
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $48,375
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $21,527
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $45,032
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $42,940
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $26,500
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $42,257
Earnings 5yr: $52,535
Debt: N/A
Zoology/Animal Biology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $39,329
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $19,500
Human Resources Management and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $53,504
Debt: $46,619
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$27,715
In-State Tuition$34,192
Out-of-State Tuition$34,192
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
30%
Pell Grants
58%
Take Loans
52%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$42,960
+21% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$52,113
Completion Signals
43%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
65%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$17,413
Est. Monthly Payment
$188/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
50%
Men50%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 50% men and 50% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
36%
Part-Time Share
6%
Avg Family Income
$59,458
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