Founded in 1898, Friends University. is a Private college. Located in Kansas, which is a city setting in Kansas, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 1,192 full time undergraduate students, and 484 full time graduate students.
The Friends University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 10:1. There are 61 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Friends University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.
Quick Facts
Acceptance Rate
55%
Application Deadline
Application Fee
0
SAT Range
850-1010
ACT Range
19-24
Admissions at are considered Selective, with ,7% of all applicants being admitted.
In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 22 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.
68% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 36% were in the top quarter, and 20% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.
STUDENT LIFE Reviews
We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Friends University.
10%
“We”re apathetic”
0%
“We know about current events and vote”
90%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
0%
“Sometimes, but not often”
60%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
40%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
30%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
70%
“I feel extremely safe”
0%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
50%
“We bought the gear”
50%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
30%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
70%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
20%
“They keep regular office hours”
80%
“They”re always available”
50%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
20%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
20%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
10%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
10%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
50%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
40%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
40%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
50%
“There might be people who do”
10%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
10%
“We”re apathetic”
0%
“We know about current events and vote”
90%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
0%
“Sometimes, but not often”
60%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
40%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
30%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
70%
“I feel extremely safe”
0%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
50%
“We bought the gear”
50%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
30%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
70%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
20%
“They keep regular office hours”
80%
“They”re always available”
50%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
20%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
20%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
10%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
22 Students rated on-campus housing 4.2 stars. 45 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate off-campus housing?
18 Students rated off-campus housing 3.4 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus food?
24 Students rated campus food 3.5 stars. 25 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus facilities?
29 Students rated campus facilities 4.2 stars. 48 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate class size?
29 Students rated class size 4.6 stars. 62 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate school activities?
29 Students rated school activities 4 stars. 24 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate local services?
29 Students rated local services 4.2 stars. 41 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate academics?
29 Students rated academics 3.9 stars. 31 % gave the school a 5.0.
Friends University REVIEWS
What's your overall opinion of Friends University?
12 Students rated Friends University
Cyera - 02/27/2025
I take Dual-Credit classes here and I think it was still a comfortable environment to participate in, even as a high schooler. After the first day, it got quite and not very busy. Walking from class to class was calming sometimes, but other times it was just boring.
Sadie - 03/24/2020
It felt like home as soon as I stepped on campus. The people were willing to help me whenever they could and reached out to me immediately. The culture of the school is unbelievable and they care about their students so much. Really a great place to be, especially since they are starting to expand.
Allison - 04/22/2019
Friends University is a small school that has a lot to offer individuals! Even though it's a small school, it allows students to have more one-on-one time with professors and they have more time to be accessible. The small community also give students the opportunity to make friends and connection quickly across campus.
Aubry - 01/01/2019
It is an amazing, home feeling place. I cannot wait to start my career for the next four years there. I think what I love most is how everyone there will help, or attempt to help, with anything you could possibly need. I have no doubts with choosing them over Kansas State University!
Marissa - 11/02/2018
It is a very small school, and allows students and professors to get to know each other inside and out of the classroom. It has a very beautiful campus, very good food, and has many academics on hold for anyone interested in that activity. It is very clean, and feels like a place you can call home.
Anastasha - 02/15/2018
Friends university is a caring community, they encourage life long learning, and continuously motivate students. The students look out for each other and help if needed. The on campus housing is great and it is not far of a walk to any on campus building.
MELANIE - 01/08/2018
I am thrilled with Friends University and their facilities and staff. The professors have a vested interest in the success and support of the students. The program itself is created for ultimate improvement and success. It has been an amazing experience to be involved with this University.
Taylor - 12/07/2017
The environment at Friends is wonderful. Everyone is very friendly and the Professors are always so nice and pleasant to talk too. If you are fine with small colleges/classrooms that's good because you will experience that here. Overall I really like this college and the dorms are amazing!
Samantha - 10/12/2017
Friends University is overall a very nice place to get a degree. The university is small, but this works in advantage to the students who need one-on-one time with professors. The staff are all very nice people who work hard to make your experience there a good one. There are new dorms that offer several different living arrangements, giving students a choice. Friends University does need to update some of their buildings, due to their old age. The best part of the university is that even though you are living in a big city, it feels like a small community.
Stephanie - 06/13/2017
I am on the softball team, and I really love Friends University. Being far away from home can be extremely difficult, especially because you are leaving your friends and family. At Friends within the first week I was super comfortable, and had made friends. The classes are small so you have one-on-one time with your professors and they also have a resource center to help if you are struggling with classes. On campus living is awesome. there are 4 different places to live. Green hall is for the incoming Freshman, and it super nice. Then you have upper classman living there are 3 places to live and they are Village, Smith ,and Glenn. Being a Friends Falcon has been asweome and I cannot wait to go back.
Isaac - 05/18/2017
Friends at Friends watching Friends is an easy way to discuss Friends University. With a Quaker Heritage and Christian values to boast it has made an impact on my life. I have always been engaged in my academics, sports, and relationships at Friends. If a student is looking for a college that they can feel at home, and be involved in a plethora of activities Friends is the place to be. If a student is looking for a college where the staff care deeply about their success in class, work, and life Friends is the place to be. If a student is looking for a college that they can flourish as individuals through friendships and mentor programs Friends is the place to be. I cannot recommend Friends University enough and I highly encourage others to join me!
Hannah - 01/04/2017
Love the small classroom size and all the opportunities to take different courses based on what way I like to go, online, on campus, etc. Also have a great adult program that helps me finish sooner! They also make it easy to make payments and really allow me to not be overwhelmed with finances.
The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Friends University is 55%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020, _____ students were offered admission.
What should every freshman at your school know before they start?
Find something you're passionate about and find a school that allows you study that either directly or indirectly. Finding this first will help students to better fit in to thier school and make new lifelong friends.
Friends University, a private Christian university, offers a vast array of classes one would not expect from this Quaker school. With amazing professors who truely enjoy their career and administrators that empathize with students, Friends University has instated an 'Open Door' policy that allows student to speak with professors any time during office hours. Not only do the professors love what they do, they love helping students.
What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?
Friends University is the first university to offer my major- Zoo Science. Currently, Friends University is still one of only a handful of universities in the nation that offer this Zoo Science major. Having this specialized major allows me a step up over the increasingly competative job market, and every bit helps.
What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?
There is a major divide between the atheists/scientists in the zoo science program and the Christians in campus ministries. Despite being a Christian, I often feel alienated by our campus ministries group. Because of this, many of the students seem out of touch with a large section of the population.
What kind of person should not attend this school?
I don't really think I can answer that question, I can't think of a single person that wouldn't be welcomed at my school due to the strong Friendly Christians community here which teaches us to love and not to condem.
What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?
Really Friends University is a very nice school. But i would have really liked to know that school is very important. that anyone should take every class important because it reflects on the next school that a person attends. Grades are the most important thing. I went through alot before coming to Friends University. Friends took me in and is doing everything in their power to fullfill my dreams. School is a full time job and anyone that is given the chance to attend a college they should take it with everything and do the best.
What's the most frustrating thing about your school?
Music and sports are well funded, but the art department is small, delapidated and unaccomodating for exploring art in all of its many forms. Supplies were low, professors were mostly adjunct and underpaid and not available when students need them.
All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA.
Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.
100% of students attending Friends University receive some sort of financial aid.
39% were awarded federal grants.75%received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.
