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Friends University

Private nonprofit Wichita, KS · Urban · Plains · 100% data reported · Agent Insights
52%
Graduation Rate
$52,113
Earnings (10yr)
$27,715
Net Price
55%
Acceptance Rate

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Overview

Friends University has an enrollment of 1,048 students, making it a close-knit community where personalized attention is the norm. The acceptance rate stands at 55%, allowing a diverse set of students to join this private nonprofit institution.

Graduates from Friends University earn a median income of $52,113 a decade after finishing their degree. While specific mobility data is not available, the overall outcomes suggest a pathway to economic stability for many graduates, particularly in popular fields like Business, Education, and Health Professions.

The net price for attending Friends University is $27,715, with a median debt of $25,000 for those who borrow. Students who thrive here are often those seeking a supportive environment with a focus on practical education that leads to solid job prospects. The 30% Pell Grant rate indicates that the university attracts a range of students, including those from lower-income backgrounds.

Rankings

How Friends Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation52%Earnings 10yr$52KNet Price$28KRetention65%Median Debt$25KPell Grant Rate30%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$22K$0-30K$24K$30-48K$26K$48-75K$31K$110K+

The Mobility Equation

Mobility = Access x Success. How many low-income students get in, and how many reach the top 20%?

ACCESS% from bottom 20%659.6%SUCCESS% who reach top 20%1477.0%MOBILITY97.43%

Cost & Financial Aid

$34,192
In-State Tuition
$34,192
Out-of-State
$27,715
Avg Net Price
$25,000
Median Debt
30%
Pell Grant Rate
58%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$21,714
Family Income $0–$30K
$23,992
Family Income $30K–$48K
$25,517
Family Income $48K–$75K
$31,471
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$42,960
6 Years After Entry
$46,619
8 Years
$52,113
10 Years
0.48x
Debt-to-Earnings
71%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$42,960 6yr $46,619 8yr $52,113 10yr

Social Mobility

Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records

97.43%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
1477.0%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
659.6%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students
$82,200
Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.64
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
-0.05
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
7.0%
Volunteering Rate
1.00
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Acceptance Rate 55%
Retention Rate 65%
SAT Average 1080
ACT Midpoint 21
SAT Range 960–1090
ACT Range 15–28
Full-Time Faculty 31%
Faculty Salary (mo) $7,013
Diversity Index 0.67
First-Gen Students 36%

Top Programs

Business & Marketing 26%
Humanities 12%
Biology & Biomedical 11%
Education 7%
Health Professions 6%
Psychology 6%
Visual & Performing Arts 6%
Criminal Justice 6%