About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Deb Bolen and Laura Church
Campus Visit Coordinator
Campus Visit Coordinator
Address
2100 W. University Avenue
Wichita, KS 67213
Wichita, KS 67213
Phone
316-295-5103
Email
deb@friends.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Casado Campus Center
Green Residence Hall
Jazzman's Cafe/Sandella's Flatbread Cafe
Rose Window Plaza
Garvey Physical Education Center
Davis Administration Building built in the late 1800's is best known for its 148-foot clock tower and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Green Residence Hall
Jazzman's Cafe/Sandella's Flatbread Cafe
Rose Window Plaza
Garvey Physical Education Center
Davis Administration Building built in the late 1800's is best known for its 148-foot clock tower and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Mead's Corner
Old Town
New Market Square
The Donut Hole
Sedgwick County Zoo
The city of Wichita boasts a professional opera, symphony and ballet, as well as dozens of cinematic and performance theaters. Art galleries, museums and botanical gardens are among Wichita's other attractions.
Old Town
New Market Square
The Donut Hole
Sedgwick County Zoo
The city of Wichita boasts a professional opera, symphony and ballet, as well as dozens of cinematic and performance theaters. Art galleries, museums and botanical gardens are among Wichita's other attractions.
Campus Tours
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Average Length: 1 hour
Dates: Year-round
Times: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Average Length: 1 hour
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Available
Times
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Any of the above
Contact Email Address for Visit
deb@friends.edu
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Mid-Continent airport is approximately 5 miles away and bus service is available within 3 miles of campus. Train service available approximately 35 miles away in Newton, Kansas. For traveling around town, there is a municipal bus service and taxi service.
Driving Instructions to Campus
NORTH
From I-135 travel to Kellogg (Hwy 54) and take West exit. Travel west on Kellogg and exit at Seneca. Turn right on Seneca into the left lane for an immediate left onto University Ave. Travel west on University Ave. to Hiram. Hiram ends at the campus.
SOUTH
From I-35 travel to Kellogg (Hwy 54) and take West exit. Travel west on Kellogg and exit at Seneca. Turn right on Seneca into the left lane for an immediate left onto University Ave. Travel west on University Ave. to Hiram. Hiram ends at the campus.
EAST
From Turnpike take Kellogg (Hwy 54) West. Travel west on Kellogg and exit at Seneca. Turn right on Seneca into the left lane for an immediate left onto University Ave. Travel west on University Ave. to Hiram. Hiram ends at the campus.
WEST
From Hwy 54 (Kellogg) travel east to the Edwards/Meridian exit (the one after West St. exit). Drive through the Edwards/K-42 intersection and proceed to Meridian. Turn left at Meridian. At Kellogg Drive (first right) turn right and onto campus.
Save SchoolAdmissions
Overview
Applicants: 786
Acceptance Rate: 58%
Average HS GPA: 3.38
SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
390 - 515
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
400 - 510
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
18 - 26
Testing Policies
Deadlines
Regular — August 28
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Academic GPA
Standardized Test Scores
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
11:1
Total Faculty
206
with Terminal Degree
104
Women
102
Men
12
Minority
Most frequent class size
2 - 9
Most frequent lab / sub section size
10 - 19
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Majors
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Environmental Biology.
Wildlife Biology.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Business/Commerce, General.
Finance, General.
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General.
Management Science.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other.
Information Science/Studies.
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EDUCATION.
Art Teacher Education.
Biology Teacher Education.
Business Teacher Education.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
History Teacher Education.
Mathematics Teacher Education.
Music Teacher Education.
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
Spanish Language Teacher Education.
Speech Teacher Education.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
General Studies.
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General.
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Christian Studies.
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Political Science and Government, General.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art/Art Studies, General.
Ballet.
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other.
Music Management.
Music Performance, General.
Music, General.
Music, Other.
Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Vernon Smith
2002 recipient Nobel Prize in Economics
Donald Betts
Youngest Elected Kansas Senator
Ken Canfield
Founder, National Center for Fathering
Rich Mullins
Christian singer and songwriter
Beverly Hoch
Opera soprano
Carolyn McGinn
Kansas Senator
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Mar 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$12,444
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$7,466
Average Need-Based Loan
$6,805
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$13,800
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$23,250
Required Fees
$180
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,500
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
$2,265
Transportation for Commuters
$2,400
On-Campus Room and Board
$6,800
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Federal Perkins Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
1,769
Foreign Countries Represented
13
Demographics
1.78%
American Indian or Alaskan Native
2.53%
Asian
11.00%
Black
4.20%
Hispanic
71.39%
Caucasian
4.15%
Unknown
56% female
44% male
19% are out of state
81% are full time
19% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
46%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
First-Year Students living on campus
65%
Campus Environment
Large Urban
Housing Options
Apartment Single
Dorms Coed
Special Needs Admissions
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
24
Number of Honor Societies
6
Number of Social Sororities
0
Number of Religious Organizations
2
Sports
Athletic Division
NAIA
Men's Sports (Falcons)
9 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Soccer
Tennis
Track Field Outdoor
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Soccer
Tennis
Track Field Outdoor
Women's Sports (Falcons)
8 Sports
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Health
Sustainability
60*
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
Yes
Partnerships with Technology Companies
No
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
Dell
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
