by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 1,089 undergraduates in 2020, Friends University is a small, private university located in Wichita, Kansas. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Friends University offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Friends University can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Friends University Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Friends University Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Friends University does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Friends University Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Friends University for Veterans Guide.
Friends University offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Friends University has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,089 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 850 (78.1%). Part-time attendance was 239 (21.9%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 850 | 239 | 1,089 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Friends University receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Friends University #371 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Friends University by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Friends University Diversity Guide.
Friends University has a total of 383 student athletes, 240 men and 143 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $3,261,644 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $3,127,609 |
| Net | $134,035 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Friends University Athletics