Friends University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$33,552

4.5% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$28,889

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

55.2%

1,025 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

1,961

63% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

43.4%

75 Graduates

About

Friends University is a higher education institution located in Sedgwick County, KS. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Friends University were Marriage & Family Therapy (53 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (52 degrees), and Curriculum & Instruction (37 degrees).

In 2024, 436 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Friends University. 64% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (274 degrees), 4.72 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (58 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Friends University is $33,552, which is $9,552 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Friends University is $33,552, which is $9,552 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $28,889.

In 2024, 66% of undergraduate students attending Friends University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 58% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$33,552

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Friends University was $33,552. The cost of tuition at Friends University is $9,552 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Friends University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$28,889

2024 Value

27.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Friends University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $28,889. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Friends University grew by 27.9%.

This chart compares the average net price of Friends University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,086

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Friends University was of $11,086 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 34.6% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Friends University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

66%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

58%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

66% of undergraduate students at Friends University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 15.4% with respect to 2023, when 78% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Friends University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Friends University received 1,025 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 9.61% annual growth. Out of those 1,025 applicants, 566 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 55.2% acceptance rate.

There were 1,961 students enrolled at Friends University in 2024. 4% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Friends University has an overall enrollment yield of 44.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

55.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

566

Accepted Out of 1,025

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Friends University was 55.2% (566 admissions from 1,025 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 55.6%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 9.61%, while admissions declined by 10.3%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Friends University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2024)

Scores Submitted (2024)

4% of enrolled first-time students at Friends University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Friends University had a total enrollment of 1,961 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Friends University is 1,236 students and the part-time enrollment is 725. This means that 63% of students enrolled at Friends University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Friends University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 55.2% White, 17.4% Hispanic or Latino, 8.47% Black or African American, 6.99% Two or More Races, 3.01% Asian, 1.22% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.204% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Friends University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (27.1%), followed by White Male (23.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (10.9%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (55.1%), followed by White Male (18.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (3.95%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

63%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Friends University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,961 students. The full-time enrollment at Friends University is 1,236 and the part-time enrollment is 725. This means that 63% of students enrolled at Friends University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Friends University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

65%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Friends University was 65%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Friends University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Friends University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,083 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
341 enrolled students
Black or African American
166 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Friends University is 55.2% White, 17.4% Hispanic or Latino, 8.47% Black or African American, 6.99% Two or More Races, 3.01% Asian, 1.22% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.204% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 59 students (3.01%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 122 more women than men received degrees from Friends University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Friends University is white (274 degrees awarded). There were 4.72 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (58 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Friends University is Marriage & Family Therapy (53 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (52 degrees) and Curriculum & Instruction (37 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Friends University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Philosophy and Religious Studies (37 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (19 degrees), and Education (57 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Friends University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,693,126 people), Accountants & auditors (1,051,800 people), Other managers (915,984 people), Secondary school teachers (603,402 people), and Financial managers (556,658 people).

The most specialized majors at Friends University in 2024 are Philosophy and Religious Studies (37 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (19 degrees), Education (57 degrees), Biology (28 degrees), and Business (126 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Friends University are Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Economists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Friends University are Philosophy and Religious Studies (37 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (19 degrees), Education (57 degrees), Biology (28 degrees), and Business (126 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Friends University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,306,280 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (956,496 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (843,100 people), Computer Systems Design (673,424 people), and Construction (494,809 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Friends University.

Most Common (2024)

General Business Administration & Management
43 degrees awarded
Wildlife Biology
19 degrees awarded
General Studies
17 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Friends University was General Business Administration & Management with 43 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Friends University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

157

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

279

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 157 degrees were awarded to men at Friends University, which is 0.563 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (279).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Friends University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 53 degrees were awarded to men at Friends University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.26 times more than the 42 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 48 degrees were awarded to men at Friends University in Marriage & Family Therapy, which is 9.6 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

36%

100% Completion Time

45%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 36% of students graduating from Friends University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 45% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 47% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
274 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
58 degrees awarded
Black or African American
39 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Friends University is white (274 degrees awarded). There were 4.72 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (58 degrees).

2.29% of degree recipients (10 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
428 degrees awarded
White Female
377 degrees awarded
White Female
375 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Friends University is white female (428 degrees awarded). There were 1.14 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (377 degrees).

Operations

Friends University has an endowment valued at nearly $63M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 6.93M (11%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Friends University had a total salary expenditure of 29.7M. Friends University employs 30 Assistant professors, 15 Associate professors and 13 Professors. Most academics at Friends University are Female Assistant professor (19), Male Assistant professor (11), and Male Professor (9).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Friends University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 61 employees, Management, with 38 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 20 employees.

Endowment

$63M

2024 Endowment

0.377%

growth from 2023

Friends University has an endowment valued at about $63M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Friends University grew 0.377% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $17.1M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Friends University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$13.8M

2024 Salaries

2.5%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Friends University paid a median of $13.8M in salaries, which represents 46.5% of their overall expenditure ($29.7M) and a 2.5% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.11% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 1.01% decline between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$4.07M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Friends University paid a total of $4.07M to 61 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Friends University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 61 employees, Management with 38 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 20 employees.

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