# Friends University

Private nonprofit college in Wichita, KS. IPEDS ID 155089.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/friends-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/friends-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 55% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $27,715 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 43%; beats 41% of KS colleges and 31% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $52,113; beats 59% of KS colleges and 47% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $17,413

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $21,714 |
| 30-48k | $23,992 |
| 48-75k | $25,517 |
| 75-110k | $29,377 |
| 110k+ | $31,471 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.17 years on average (52% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $52,113 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $34,216 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in KS (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $21,714 | $90,547 | 5.1 years |
| 30-48k | $23,992 | $100,047 | 5.6 years |
| 48-75k | $25,517 | $106,406 | 5.9 years |
| 75-110k | $29,377 | $122,502 | 6.8 years |
| 110k+ | $31,471 | $131,234 | 7.3 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $50,482
- Tuition and fees: $34,192
- Housing and meals: $10,828; books: $1,500

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 500–530; SAT math: 460–560; ACT: 15–28 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 1,134 applicants, 631 admitted, 248 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 55%, ACT 15–28 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 56%, ACT 17–22 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (42 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | $54,090 | $74,063 | $33,875 |
| Information Science / Studies | not reported | $70,999 | not reported |
| Accounting | $54,393 | $63,701 | $31,250 |
| Criminal Justice | $34,522 | $59,387 | not reported |
| Psychology | $32,760 | $48,375 | $21,527 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $46,313 | $45,032 | $27,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $24,870 | $42,940 | $26,500 |
| Zoology / Animal Biology | $24,692 | $39,329 | $19,500 |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Communications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer and Information Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Information Technology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mechanical Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $41,734 | not reported | $31,500 |
| Biology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biochemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History and Political Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Religious Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theology / Ministry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sociology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dance | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theatre | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Arts and Entertainment Management | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Administration | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Finance | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Human Resources | $54,539 | not reported | $46,619 |
| International Business | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Management Information Systems | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Marketing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage $82,390 (Wichita, KS), $81,210 (KS), $101,860 (U.S.)
- Accounting → Accountant / auditor: median wage $79,270 (Wichita, KS), $79,000 (KS), $83,680 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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