FRIENDS UNIVERSITY
- 2100 W. University Ave.
- Wichita, KS 67213
- OPEID College Code: 00191800
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- General Phone: (316) 295-5000
- President: Dr. Biff Green
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 2,853
- College Mascot: Falcons
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Friends University - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- Website
- www.friends.edu
- Mission Statement
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Accreditation
- North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate with Arts & Sciences (Business Dominant)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
Friends University Campus Map
- Admission Links
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2009
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $35.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $45.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
- TOEFL Recommended
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 275 | 322 | 597 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 178 (65%) | 214 (66%) | 392 (66%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 96 (54%) | 104 (49%) | 200 (51%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 13 | 6% |
| ACT ® Exam | 192 | 96% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 420 | 660 |
| SAT ® Math | 450 | 610 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 19 | 25 |
| ACT ® English | 18 | 25 |
| ACT ® Math | 17 | 25 |
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 96%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 78% | 38% | 37% | 83% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $6,756 | $4,023 | $2,856 | $7,739 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 4.3% | 5.6% | 4.5% |
| Number in Default | 46 | 65 | 58 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,068 | 1,151 | 1,288 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $19,080 | $18,350 | $17,220 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $19,080 | $18,350 | $17,220 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $19,080 | $18,350 | $17,220 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $900 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,670 | $5,410 | $5,130 |
| Other Expenses | $3,840 | $3,780 | $3,675 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,600 | $7,100 | $6,900 |
| Other Expenses | $3,840 | $3,780 | $3,675 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,840 | $3,780 | $3,675 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $29,590 | $28,540 | $26,925 |
| In-State | $29,590 | $28,540 | $26,925 |
| Out of State | $29,590 | $28,540 | $26,925 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $31,520 | $30,230 | $28,695 |
| In-State | $31,520 | $30,230 | $28,695 |
| Out of State | $31,520 | $30,230 | $28,695 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $23,920 | $23,130 | $21,795 |
| In-State | $23,920 | $23,130 | $21,795 |
| Out of State | $23,920 | $23,130 | $21,795 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 2,853 Undergraduate: 2,088 Graduate: 765
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,122 Female: 1,731
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 854 Female: 1,234
- Graduate Gender Male: 268 Female: 497
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,822 Part-Time: 1,031
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,683 Part-Time: 405
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 139 Part-Time: 626
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | - | - |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | - | - |
| White | - | - |
| Unknown | 486 | 17% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 35 | 1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 352 | 12% |
| Ages 20-21 | 359 | 13% |
| Ages 22-24 | 373 | 13% |
| Ages 25-29 | 459 | 16% |
| Ages 30-34 | 383 | 13% |
| Ages 35-39 | 303 | 11% |
| Ages 40-49 | 382 | 13% |
| Ages 50-65 | 204 | 7% |
| Age Over 65 | 3 | 0.1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 577 | 302 | 275 |
| Faculty Status | 343 | 75 | 268 |
| Tenured Faculty | 19 | 19 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 342 | 74 | 268 |
| Primarily Instruction | 342 | 74 | 268 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 62 | 62 | - |
| Other Professionals | 79 | 76 | 3 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 94 | 90 | 4 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 52 | 50 | 2 |
| Skilled Crafts | 6 | 6 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 20 | 19 | 1 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $55,525 (74) | $57,917 (44) | $52,017 (30) |
| Professor | $61,981 (27) | $63,543 (18) | $58,857 (9) |
| Associate Professor | $55,651 (15) | $56,008 (9) | $55,115 (6) |
| Assistant Professor | $52,294 (26) | $54,512 (15) | $49,270 (11) |
| Instructor | $40,791 (4) | $41,420 (2) | $40,161 (2) |
| Lecturer | $38,909 (2) | - (-) | $38,909 (2) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $55,525 (74) | $57,917 (44) | $52,017 (30) |
| Professor | $61,981 (27) | $63,543 (18) | $58,857 (9) |
| Associate Professor | $55,651 (15) | $56,008 (9) | $55,115 (6) |
| Assistant Professor | $52,294 (26) | $54,512 (15) | $49,270 (11) |
| Instructor | $40,791 (4) | $41,420 (2) | $40,161 (2) |
| Lecturer | $38,909 (2) | - (-) | $38,909 (2) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
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| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $1,406,229 | $953,696 | $452,533 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 68% | 32% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 355 | 204 | 151 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 324 | 174 | 150 |
| Baseball | 27 | 27 | - |
| Basketball | 58 | 27 | 31 |
| Football | 82 | 82 | - |
| Golf | 7 | 7 | - |
| Soccer | 38 | 21 | 17 |
| Softball | 28 | - | 28 |
| Tennis | 19 | 8 | 11 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 49 | 24 | 25 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 19 | 8 | 11 |
| Volleyball | 28 | - | 28 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $29,290 | $26,426 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $5,831 | $2,061 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 34 | 20 | 14 |
| Baseball | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Basketball | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Football | 7 | 7 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 6 | - |
| Golf | 1 | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 58%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 35% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 28% |
| Female | 42% |
| By Race | |
| Unknown | 50% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 19% |
| 5 Years | 23% |
| 6 Years | 25% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Non-Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 3 | - |
| On Campus | ||
| Non-Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 4 | 3 |
| Vehicle Theft | - | 1 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
