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About Friends University

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Friends University is a private university in Wichita, KS, known for its quaker founded, small class sizes, and masters level programs. With an acceptance rate of 63%, Friends University is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 265 students each year. Friends University is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 950–1181, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Friends University offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $21,762 per year; the sticker price of $45,053 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Friends University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

63%
Overall Accept Rate
1066
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 950 – 1181 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Friends University

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Essay Strategy
Friends University has Quaker roots, so if your essays or activities reflect values like community service, integrity, or peace-building, make those connections explicit in your application materials.
Application Strategy
Mention any ties to the Wichita area or Kansas in your application, since Friends actively serves the local community and students who express genuine interest in being part of that community stand out.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Friends University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$45k/yr$21.7k
30k-48k~$45k/yr$24.0k
48k-75k~$45k/yr$25.5k
75k-110k~$45k/yr$29.4k
110k+~$45k/yr$31.5k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

62%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$43k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,038
Undergrad Enrollment
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