More selective than 87% of Kansas colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
15% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 53% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Friends University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Friends University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Friends University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 500 | 530 |
| SAT math | 460 | 560 |
| ACT composite | 15 | 28 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 960 | 1090 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Friends University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 55% | 500–530 | 460–560 | 15–28 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 56% | 465–550 | 450–540 | 17–22 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Friends University compared with other Kansas colleges?
Friends University has the 4th-lowest acceptance rate of 24 Kansas colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sterling College | 48% | 41% | $22,371 |
| 2 | Barclay College | 51% | 32% | $29,290 |
| 3 | Central Christian College of Kansas | 53% | 27% | $11,404 |
| 4 | Friends University | 55% | 43% | $27,715 |
| 5 | Bethany College | 56% | 36% | $27,686 |
| 6 | Tabor College | 65% | 34% | $20,205 |
| 7 | Kansas Wesleyan University | 72% | 49% | $22,671 |
| 8 | Newman University | 74% | 53% | $19,971 |
| 9 | Southwestern College | 76% | 36% | $29,824 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Kansas colleges →
Who enrolls at Friends University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Friends University admissions questions
What is the Friends University acceptance rate?
Friends University accepts 55% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 631 of 1,134 applicants were admitted.
Does Friends University require the SAT or ACT?
Friends University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 15% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 53% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Friends University?
The middle 50% of Friends University enrolled first-year students scored 960–1090 on the SAT and 15–28 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Friends University?
39% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (248 of 631).
Is Friends University getting harder to get into?
Friends University accepted 55% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 56% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Friends University overview