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Friends University
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Annual Tuition
$32,748
Average Sticker Price
Admission Rate
55.6%
Selectivity Level
Graduation Rate
53.7%
Completion Success
Median Earnings
$52,113
10y Career Outlook
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About Institution
Friends University is a distinguished Private nonprofit, 4-Year institution located in Wichita, KS. With a competitive tuition profile of $32,748, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 53.7% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.
Admissions Intel
SAT Score Range
ACT Score Range
Acceptance Rate
55.6%
Investment Return
Estimated College ROI Analysis
Total 4-Year Cost
$130,992
Based on sticker tuition
Estimated Payback
5.9 yrs
Time to recoup investment
Annual Earnings Boost
+$22,113
vs. $30k HS diploma baseline
10-Year Net Gain
+$90,138
Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost
20-Year Net Gain
+$311,268
Long-term projected return on your education investment
ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Friends University is $25,000.
Student Community
Gender Balance
Ethnic Diversity
Security Audit
Incidents
0
Burglary
0
Theft
0
Assault
0
Robbery
0
Rape
0
Arson
0
Murder
0
Financial Outlook
Total Sticker Price
$32,748
Estimated cost before aid.
Net Price By Income
Debt & Financial Aid
Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.
Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)
* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.
Quick Overview
Faculty Ratio
N/A
Retention
69.6%
Success
53.7%
In-State Cost
$32,748
Age 25+ Students
9.4%
Carnegie Class
Master's: Larger
Working at 6yr
573 students
Security Benchmark
Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)
Violent Offenses
PER 100KProperty Crimes
PER 100KStats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.
Living In Wichita
Off-Campus Market Estimator
Studio
$689
Monthly Average
1 Bedroom
$774
Monthly Average
2 Bedrooms
$1,017
Monthly Average
3 Bedrooms
$
Monthly Average
Data provided by HUD Fair Market Rent (FMR). These estimates assist with financial planning for off-campus housing in the Wichita metropolitan area.