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Friends University

Wichita, KS friends.edu 1,015 students

Friends University is located on a compact urban campus in Wichita, Kansas. Rooted in the Quaker tradition, the university fosters a Christian atmosphere. A unique landmark is the original Garfield University building, which now serves as the main campus structure. The university maintains an independent relationship with the evangelical branch of the Society of Friends.

Programs
9
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$40,879
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$32,748
Sticker price (est.)

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Friends University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 34% of students receive Pell Grants; 50% take federal loans.

Key Insight

Average net price across income brackets is $24,084, roughly 26% lower than the published tuition.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $17,538 $70,152
$30K – $48K $18,122 $72,488
$48K – $75K $23,404 $93,616
$75K – $110K $27,432 $109,728
$110K+ $33,926 $135,704
Sticker price (no aid) $32,748 $130,992
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Friends University

9 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Accounting
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65
$54,393/yr Very High 4.3x
Business Administration
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60
$54,090/yr High 3.7x
Teacher Education
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54
$46,313/yr High 2.5x
Human Resources
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49
$54,539/yr High 3.1x
Criminal Justice
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42
$34,522/yr Moderate 1.6x
Liberal Arts & Humanities
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31
$41,734/yr Low 2.2x
Psychology
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31
$32,760/yr High 1.5x
Health & Physical Education
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25
$24,870/yr Moderate 0.9x
Zoology
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16
$24,692/yr High 0.9x

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