Friends University is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Wichita, Kansas with 1,048 undergraduates. It admits 55% of applicants, costs an average of $26,384 a year after grants and graduates 51% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Friends University acceptance rate and admissions
Friends University admitted 55% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 500 to 530, math 460 to 560). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
Friends University tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $35,685 |
|---|---|
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $12,326 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $52,025 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $26,384 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $26,384 a year after grants and scholarships, $25,641 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Friends University's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Friends University graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 51% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $54,046 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $22,750 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 42% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Friends University majors and what graduates earn
Friends University awarded bachelor's degrees in 32 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from business administration ($74,063).
All 32 majors at Friends University
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Friends University
7 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 7 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business administration | Master's | 63 | $75,303 | $29,250 |
| Mental health counseling | Master's | 53 | $48,573 | $47,833 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | 37 | n/a | $18,500 |
| Religious studies | Master's | 36 | $38,996 | $20,500 |
| Special education | Master's | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Health administration | Master's | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Management information systems | Master's | 1 | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 1,048 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 50% women, 50% men
- 12 students for every faculty member
- Setting: large city
- Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Friends University?
Friends University admitted 55% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Friends University cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $35,685. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $26,384 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for Friends University?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 500 to 530 in reading and writing and 460 to 560 in math, and 15 to 28 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is Friends University test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Friends University reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Friends University?
51% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Friends University graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $54,046 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.