Friends University
Friends University Featured Rankings
- #1 Best Christian Colleges in Kansas 2022
- #3 Best Private Colleges in Kansas 2022
- #4 Most Influential US Universities by State
- #5 Best Liberal Arts Colleges in Kansas 2022
- #5 Best Small Colleges in Kansas 2022
- #10 Best Colleges in Kansas 2022
- #48 Best Colleges and Universities by Academic Stewardship
About Friends University
According to Wikipedia, Friends University is a private nondenominational Christian university in Wichita, Kansas. It was founded in 1898. The main building was originally built in 1886 for Garfield University but was donated in 1898 to the Religious Society of Friends by James Davis, a St. Louis business man. In the 1930s the leadership of the school was turned over to an independent board of trustees, with some representation of the Mid-America Yearly Meeting of Friends on the board. It operates today with "an amicable but independent relationship with the evangelical branch of the Society of Friends."
Friends University's Online Degrees
Friends University Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information
| Annual Applications | Acceptance | Graduation Rate | Median SAT Score | Median ACT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,826 | 58% | 40% | 1050 | 21 |
How Much Does Friends University Cost To Attend?
| Tuition (in-state) |
|---|
| $30,864 |
| Income | Average Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0 - 30K | $16,671 |
| 30K - 48K | $17,283 |
| 48K - 75K | $19,717 |
| 75K - 110K | $21,462 |
| 110K+ | $25,121 |
How Much Do Friends University Graduates Make?
If you graduate from Friends University, then you can expect to earn an average of $46,900 per year. You also have a 88% chance of being employed after 10 years.
Friends University's Demographics
Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.
| Student Body | Under-Grads | Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| 1,465 | 1,050 | 415 |
Where is Friends University?
Friends University is located at 2100 W. University Ave., Wichita KS 67213
How Safe is Friends University?
Wichita has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%.
What Is Friends University Known For?
Friends University is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:
- Psychology
- Biology
- Religious Studies
- Criminal Justice
- Mathematics
- Social Work
- Literature
- Business
- Communications
- Political Science
- Education
- History
- Computer Science
- Sociology
- Philosophy
- Medical
- Engineering
- Chemistry
Friends University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Who Are Friends University's Most Influential Alumni?
Friends University's most influential alumni faculty include professors and professionals in the fields of Psychology, Criminal Justice, and Economics. Here are some of Friends University's most famous alumni:
- Vernon L. Smith
- An American economist.
- James F. Crow
- An American geneticist .
- George Kelly
- An American psychologist and therapist.
- Frank Marshall Davis
- A United States writer, political and labor movement activist.
- Vern Miller
- An Attorney general for the US state of Kansas.
- Rolf Potts
- An American writer.
- Antwan Wilson
- An American teacher and school administrator.
- Virgil E. Bottom
- An American experimental physicist and college professor .
- R. C. Buford
- An American basketball manager.
- Rich Mullins
- An American Christian Musician.
- Aki Kurose
- A Teacher and education/affordable housing activist.
- Mitch McVicker
- An American musician.
