C+
Above Average
Score: 55/100
Overall (traditional)
C
Outcome Rating
53/100 · earnings-weighted

Friends University

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Wichita, Kansas 67213
Friends University campus, Wichita, KS
Friends University campus, Wichita, KS. Photo: Judy Handley, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
B
72/100
Affordability
F
21/100
Resources
C+
60/100
Experience
B+
78/100
Prestige
C
43/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

1,927
Total Enrollment
61%
Graduation Rate
70%
Retention Rate
14.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
56%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Friends University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$52,113
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$42,960
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$25,000
Median debt at graduation
43.4%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,080
Average SAT
21
Median ACT
30.2%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 48% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 46th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (KS wage index 0.93). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Friends University

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations$54,090$74,063+9%#258 of 1176#193$26,300
Information Science/Studies—$70,999-17%#108 of 148#101—
Accounting and Related Services$54,393$63,701-16%#643 of 796#629$22,996
Criminal Justice and Corrections$34,522$59,387+7%#163 of 660#119—
Human Resources Management and Services$54,539—————
Psychology$32,760$48,375-5%#630 of 1027#528$19,500
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$46,313$45,032-5%#491 of 680#508$14,583
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$24,870$42,940-21%#574 of 610#565$22,500
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$41,734————$22,804
Zoology/Animal Biology$24,692$39,329-11%#45 of 52#41$18,750

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Friends University Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $120,862
  • Avg rent near campus: $995/mo — vs ~$531/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 67214 (7.2% cap, Wichita)

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🏆 Where Friends University Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥉
Christian Studies
of 9 schools
#14
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
of 45 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $32,108 $32,108
Room $4,778
Board $5,096
Total Cost (On-Campus) $49,624 $49,624

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
44%
Receive Pell Grants
62%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

1,927
Total Students
55%
Women
63%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 54%
Hispanic 17%
Black 9%
Asian 4%
Two or More 7%
Non-Resident 4%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 55%
Hybrid (Some Online) 34%
Fully Online 12%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 63%
25-64 (Adult) 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Friends University?
Friends University has an acceptance rate of 56%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Friends University?
Tuition at Friends University is $32,108 for in-state students and $32,108 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Friends University?
The graduation rate at Friends University is 61%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Friends University a good school?
Friends University has a Repit College Score of 55/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Friends University?
Friends University has a total enrollment of 1,927 students.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology