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Friends is in a large city, in Wichita, Kansas. The school is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at Friends earn degrees up to the Master's degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include business and management and computer science and engineering.
Friends does not admit all applicants. Of people who applied to the school in 2005, 53% were accepted. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2005 was 400 to 570 for students at Friends. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 420 and 620.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
Friends, in 2005, had 2,798 students (2,449 full-time equivalent). Many of the students at the school are in their forties, or even older.
Athletic teams at Friends belong to the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference for major sports. Student athletes can receive financial aid in some cases.
More complete details are provided below.
Friends University
2100 W. University Ave.
Wichita, KS 67213
General Phone: (316) 295-5000
Admissions Phone: (316) 295-5100
Financial Aid Phone: (316) 295-5200
http://www.friends.edu
Friends awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 449 | business management, non-profit management, management science, MIS, human resources management, electronic commerce, business and related services, human resources, ... |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 95 | information science, computer and info science |
| Liberal Arts | 76 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences, Spanish language, history, English, political science, sociology |
| Education And Teaching | 69 | teacher ed, elementary school teaching, educational admin and supervision, music teaching, business teaching, English teaching, Spanish teaching, social science teaching, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 61 | marriage and family therapy, psychology |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 30 | criminal justice and safety |
| Science | 20 | biology, wildlife biology, chemistry, environmental biology |
| Religion And Philosophy | 13 | theology and religious vocations, religion, philosophy and religious studies |
| Art Studies | 7 | art studies |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 7 | environmental studies |
| Media | 5 | communication and journalism |
| Music | 5 | music performance, music |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 4 | sports and fitness management, health and physical education |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 4 | ballet, drama |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics, mathematics and computer science |
Number of programs and degrees for Friends in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 586 | 44 |
| Master's degree | 214 | 10 |
| Associate's degree | 46 | 1 |
In 2005, Friends had a total enrollment of 2,798 students (2,449 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 47% |
| Women | 53% |
| Full-Time | 96% |
| Part-Time | 4% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 82% |
| Graduate | 18% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 81% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 13% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 13% |
| 35-39 | 10% |
| 40-49 | 18% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 80% |
| Foreign countries | 5% |
| Oklahoma | 5% |
| Texas | 3% |
| Colorado | 2% |
| Missouri | 2% |
| Georgia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 58 % |
| Part-Time | 60 % |
Friends offers campus housing for 326 of its 2,449 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Wichita, Kansas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Kansas Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 619 | 326 | 53% | 261 | 80% |
| Men | 277 | 151 | 55% | 122 | 81% |
| Women | 342 | 171 | 50% | 139 | 81% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 400 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 420 | 620 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 5% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 78% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (316) 295-5100
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 15,270 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,270 |
| Room and board | $ 4,920 |
| Room charge | $ 2,460 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,500 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,560 |
Financial Aid:
Friends participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 191800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (316) 295-5200
Friends has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 9 | 6 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 27 | 26 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 4 | 7 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 4 | $68,623 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 3 | $59,137 | 2 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 10 | $59,296 | 5 | $51,920 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 8 | $60,646 | 8 | $49,944 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 8 | $54,516 | 9 | $50,029 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 11 | $47,661 | 11 | $47,708 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $38,499 | 3 | $37,754 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 0 | * | 3 | $25,000 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 30 | $52,035 | 34 | $45,967 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 221 | 92 | 313 |
| Football | 98 | 0 | 98 |
| Baseball | 49 | 0 | 49 |
| Basketball | 26 | 18 | 44 |
| Track | 18 | 21 | 39 |
| All Other Sports | 30 | 53 | 83 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
Human Resources Management and Services, Other
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Management Science, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Ballet
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Social Science Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics and Computer Science
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
Religion/Religious Studies
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Environmental Biology
Wildlife Biology
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Friends Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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