Friends University: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 5350 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 1488 of 2,597 | In North America |
| # 1404 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| # 13 of 32 | In Kansas State |
| # 2 of 3 | In Wichita |
| # 4445 of 14,131 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
| Top 1-3 | For 1 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
55%
Average SAT
1,025
Average ACT
22
Avg. cost to attend
$28,889 /y
Aid receiving
100%
Undergraduates
1,548
Graduates
413
Male:Female Ratio
45:55
Type
Privatenot-for-profit
Highest Degree
Doctor's degree
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
Friends University has an acceptance rate of 55% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 55% | 55% | 55% |
| Applicants | 1,025 | 463 | 562 |
| Admissions | 566 | 269 | 297 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 252 | 132 | 120 |
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| â– White | 56% |
|---|---|
| â– Nonresident Alien | 5% |
| â– Asian | 3% |
| â– Hispanic | 17% |
| â– Black or African American | 9% |
| â– Two or more races | 7% |
| â– Unknown | 3% |
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Friends University.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Friends University majors
Friends University has granted 218 bachelor's degrees across 39 programs, and 195 master's across 8 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Friends University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 38 | 52 |
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | - | 53 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | - | 37 |
| Christian Studies | - | 36 |
| Wildlife Biology | 19 | - |
| General Studies | 17 | - |
| Organizational Leadership | 4 | 11 |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 13 | - |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 13 | - |
| Psychology, General | 13 | - |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 13 | - |
| Accounting | 10 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 10 | - |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 6 | - |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 6 | - |
| Music Performance, General | 6 | - |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 6 | - |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 4 | - |
| Conservation Biology | 3 | - |
| Finance, General | 3 | - |
| History and Political Science | 3 | - |
| Mechanical Engineering | 3 | - |
| Music Teacher Education | 3 | - |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | - | 3 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 2 | - |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | - | 2 |
| Mathematics, General | 2 | - |
| Music, General | 2 | - |
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | 2 | - |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 2 | - |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | - |
| Art Teacher Education | 1 | - |
| Biochemistry | 1 | - |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 1 | - |
| Chemistry, General | 1 | - |
| Communication, General | 1 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 1 | - |
| Management Information Systems, General | - | 1 |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | - |
| Musical Theatre | 1 | - |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | 1 | - |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 | - |
| Sociology, General | 1 | - |
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 1 | - |
| Speech Teacher Education | 1 | - |
| Grand Total | 218 | 195 |
Publications & Citations
Friends University has published 204 scientific papers with 1,054 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Medicine, Biology, Sociology, Geography and Cartography, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
140
/ 782
|
|---|---|
| Environmental Science |
93
/ 667
|
| Political Science |
89
/ 583
|
| Law |
89
/ 583
|
| Philosophy |
84
/ 225
|
| Medicine |
77
/ 378
|
| Biology |
72
/ 489
|
| Sociology |
70
/ 487
|
| Geography and Cartography |
69
/ 375
|
| Psychology |
69
/ 637
|
| History |
68
/ 152
|
| Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
58
/ 25
|
| Computer Science |
58
/ 365
|
| Physics |
53
/ 332
|
| Art & Design |
50
/ 143
|
| Archaeology |
42
/ 146
|
| Geology |
40
/ 341
|
| Chemistry |
37
/ 151
|
| Engineering |
37
/ 352
|
| Literature |
36
/ 9
|
| Ecology |
34
/ 433
|
| Paleontology |
34
/ 206
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
33
/ 234
|
| Mathematics |
33
/ 448
|
| Economics |
30
/ 461
|
| Psychiatry |
29
/ 192
|
| Pathology |
26
/ 104
|
| Library and Information science |
25
/ 141
|
| Genetics |
25
/ 57
|
| Linguistics |
25
/ 131
|
| Development Studies |
22
/ 407
|
| Mathematics Education |
22
/ 359
|
| Education |
22
/ 252
|
| Astrophysics and Astronomy |
21
/ 149
|
| Classics and Ancient History |
21
/ 4
|
| Business |
21
/ 196
|
| Demography |
20
/ 171
|
| Biochemistry |
20
/ 98
|
| Organic chemistry |
19
/ 40
|
| Public Health |
17
/ 115
|
Annual publication & citation counts
9 Notable alumni
1. Page Belcher
1899-1980 (aged 81)
lawyer
judge
politician
Page Henry Belcher was an American Republican politician and a U.S. Representative from Oklahoma.
2. Mary Easley
politician
Mary L. Easley served as the Oklahoma Senator representing District 18, which includes Mayes, Tulsa and Wagoner counties from her win in a special election in 2004 until 2010. She previously served in the Oklahoma House of Representatives from 1996 through 2004, representing District 78.
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3. June Bacon-Bercey
1928-2019 (aged 91)
meteorologist
June Esther Bacon-Bercey was an American international expert on weather and aviation who worked for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the National Weather Service and the Atomic Energy Commission.
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4. Darrel Ray
1950-. (aged 76)
writer
Darrel Wayne Ray is an American organizational psychologist and author who focuses on topics such as workplace organizational culture, secular sexuality, and the treatment of religion-induced trauma. He is a public speaker, podcaster, and atheist activist, and founded the non-profit organization Recovering from Religion as well as the Secular Therapy Project.
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All 9 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Founded
1898
Colors
crimson, gray
Academic calendar
August to May (August - December; January-May). Also Summer Session (May-July)
Total staff
281
Classification
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Address
2100 W. University Ave. Wichita, Kansas, 67213 United States
City Population
398,000
Phone
3162955000
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