Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
55.64%
SAT Average
1,014
ACT Range
17-22
Friends University Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 55.64%. This means approximately 556 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 1,015 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
55.64%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Higher Learning Commission | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $32,748 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $32,748 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $44,401 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $25,752 | State avg: $15,518. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 33.65% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 50.00% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Friends University Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$32,748
Room and board
$10,828
Books and supplies
$1,500
Other expenses
$4,548
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$44,401
Average net price
$25,752
Average aid coverage
42%
$18,649 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Friends University pays approximately $25,752 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Kansas average of $15,518 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Friends University?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Kansas and national averages.
Friends University net price
$25,752
Kansas average
$15,518
National average
$17,506
Friends University Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $32,748 and average net price at $25,752. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$32,748
Current net price
$25,752
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
61.49%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$52,113
Undergraduates
1,015
10-Year Median Earnings - Friends University vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Friends University graduates earn about 1.2x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Friends University?
Undergraduates
1,015
Completion rate
61.49%
Above national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
33.65%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
50.00%
Above national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 33.65% of Friends University students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 50.00% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Friends University
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Friends University's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Friends University lists Higher Learning Commission as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Friends University is listed at 2100 W. University Ave., Wichita, KS 67213. Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission.
Compare Schools
Compare Friends University with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friends University | 55.64% | $32,748 | $25,752 | $52,113 |
| Baker University | 92.10% | $33,900 | $22,500 | $63,855 |
| Baker University School of Nursing | Not available | Not available | Not available | $63,855 |
| MidAmerica Nazarene University | 73.46% | $36,120 | $29,520 | $62,972 |
| University of Kansas | 88.20% | $29,412 | $17,365 | $61,945 |
Similar Schools in Wichita
This local cluster focuses on nearby Wichita schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around Wichita.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Friends University's acceptance rate?
Friends University's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 55.64%.
How much is Friends University tuition?
Friends University's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $32,748.
What is Friends University's average net price?
Friends University's average net price in the local dataset is $25,752.
What does Friends University cost for families earning under $30,000?
College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $17,538 for Friends University students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.
What is Friends University's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $52,113 for Friends University.
Is Friends University accredited?
Friends University's accreditor in the local dataset is Higher Learning Commission.
How many students attend Friends University?
The local dataset lists 1,015 undergraduate students at Friends University.
What percentage of Friends University students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Friends University in the local dataset is 33.65%.
What is the federal loan rate at Friends University?
The federal loan rate for Friends University in the local dataset is 50.00%.
Where should I verify Friends University data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Friends University or the latest official federal education data.