Overview

Friends University is a Comprehensive institution located in Wichita, KS, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 2100 West University Avenue
Wichita, KS  67213
United States

Contact Ms. Jordan Audette
Director of Recruiting
Email: learn@friends.edu
Phone: 316-295-5100
Fax: 316-295-5101

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Environmental Biology
Wildlife Biology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General
International Business/trade/commerce
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs, Other
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Computer And Information Systems Security/auditing/information Assurance
Information Science/studies
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Business And Innovation/entrepreneurship Teacher Education
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Speech Teacher Education
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Mechanical Engineering
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General
Health/health Care Administration/management
Radiologic Technology/science - Radiographer
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Natural Resources/conservation, General
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, General
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy And Religious Studies, Other
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Cyber/computer Forensics And Counterterrorism
Forensic Science And Technology
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Religious/sacred Music
Theology/theological Studies
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Music Performance, General
Music, General
Music, Other

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,138

Applied

652

Accepted

1,192

Enrolled

Female Admissions

487

Females Applied

270

Females Accepted

55%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

651

Males Applied

382

Males Accepted

59%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

0

Application Fee

3.4

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required for some programs	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2 Interview Other requirements may exist (see below)
Other requirements:	Audition for music, dance and theater programs; portfolio for art program

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
ACT Composite	21	18	24

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

31,172

Private

Fees

640

Full-time student fees

8,938

Room & board

4,154

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

25,483

Avg. Financial Aid Package

21,423

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

17,532

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,137

Avg. Loan Aid

14,496

Avg. Grant Aid

22,246

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

18%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

17%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,192

Total Undergrad students

35%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	18.67%
Black or African American	13.67%
White or Caucasian	56.22%
American Indian or Alaska Native	3.06%
Asian	2.96%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.31%
Other	5.1%

Gender

Male (47.4%)

Female (52.6%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	50%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Late Night Breakfast, Homecoming Week and Cherry Carnival Week

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Concert Choir, Singing Quakers, Zoo Science Club, Psychology Club and Spanish Club

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No
Basketball
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading	No
Cross-country Running	No
Football
Golf	No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer
Softball	No	No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis
Track And Field	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		No	No
Weight Lifting
Wrestling	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading	No
Cross-country Running	No
Football		No	No
Golf	No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer
Softball	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis
Track And Field	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball
Weight Lifting
Wrestling	No

Faculty

166

Total Faculty

11:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 58

Part-time - 108

Male - 76

Female - 90