Friends University
Wichita, KS
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 978
Graduate Enrollment: 502
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Large City (>250k)
Four-year, small, primarily residential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 57.67%
Male/Female: 45% / 55% (2017)
First generation college students: 35.8% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 13.9% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 2.3% (2012)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 59.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 35.6% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 22.8% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 14.8% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 56.3%
Black: 13.5%
Hispanic: 5.3%
Asian: 3.0%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 3.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.3%
2+ races: 13.4%
Non-resident alien: 0.0%
Unknown race: 5.1%
Black: 13.5%
Hispanic: 5.3%
Asian: 3.0%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 3.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.3%
2+ races: 13.4%
Non-resident alien: 0.0%
Unknown race: 5.1%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $41,415
In-State tuition: $30,864Out-of-State tuition: $30,864
Estimated books and supplies: $1,500 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $7,494 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $5,195 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $7,792 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $5,195 (2022)
Average Family Income: $69,441 (2017)
Median Family Income: $45,678 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 39.5%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 62.7%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $25,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $265 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $17,879 |
| $30k-48k | $18,252 |
| $48k-75k | $18,994 |
| $75k-110k | $20,668 |
| $110k+ | $23,397 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 29%6-year graduation rate: 40%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 96.7% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $25,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $10,798 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $18,138 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $18,750 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 55.1% (2015) |
| @3 year | 63.4% (2017) |
| @5 year | 70.5% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 35.3% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 41.6% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $42,884 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $50,787 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Information Science/Studies. | 13 | $60,051 ($5,004) | $83,607 ($6,967) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | 17 | $57,633 ($4,803) | |||
| Master's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 17 | $49,855 ($4,155) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 25 | $27,000 | $155 | $43,293 ($3,608) | |
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 55 | $194 | $52,437 ($4,370) | $51,301 ($4,275) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 20 | $31,500 | $242 | $26,661 ($2,222) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Zoology/Animal Biology. | 23 | $19,500 | $199 | $26,126 ($2,177) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 17 | $26,500 | $239 | $32,500 ($2,708) | |
| Master's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 14 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religious/Sacred Music. | 1 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 23 | $21,527 | $207 | $29,016 ($2,418) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 10 | $37,080 ($3,090) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Dance. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 8 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 12 | $61,696 ($5,141) | $56,073 ($4,673) | ||
| Master's Degree | Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | 50 | $544 | $41,809 ($3,484) | $45,940 ($3,828) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 68 | $33,875 | $279 | $51,085 ($4,257) | $59,591 ($4,966) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 72 | $466 | $71,604 ($5,967) | $72,201 ($6,017) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 21 | $31,250 | $244 | $47,993 ($3,999) | $62,096 ($5,175) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Resources Management and Services. | 16 | $46,619 | $51,157 ($4,263) | $50,553 ($4,213) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | International Business. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 3 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $59,904Full time faculty: 38%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 12.0
School's endowment start of year: $52,204,443 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $62,611,738 (2022)