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  Friends University
2100 W. University Ave.
Wichita, KS 67213
General information
Financial aid office
Admissions office
(316) 295-5000 Ext.
(316) 295-5200 Ext.
(316) 295-5100 Ext.

Type of institution: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Federal Aid: Institution has a Program Participation Agreement with the US Department of Education for eligible students to receive Pell Grants and other federal aid.
Degrees offered: Associate degree, Bachelor degree, Master's degree
Carnegie classification: Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)
Number of students: 2,849 (2006)
2007-08 Undergraduate application fee:$35.00

About this School
Friends University is a private non-denominational Christian university in Wichita, Kansas. Friends University was founded in 1887 as Garfield University, but was donated in 1898 to the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). In the 1930s the leadership of the school was turned over to an independent Board of Trustees, with some representation of the Mid-American Meeting of Friends on the board. The mission of Friends University is "to provide a high quality undergraduate and graduate education that incorporates liberal arts instruction and professional studies within the context of the Christian faith." Friends University grants a wide range of degrees, including unique ones like Bachelor of Fine Arts in ballet and a Bachelor of Science in Zoo Science. An urban legend suggests that the official name of Friends University is Friends University of Central Kansas (F.U.C.K.) (see Fuck). In fact, the university name is just Friends University, or F.U.. For four years in a row Friends University was named one of the 100 Best College Buys in the United States by The Student Guide to America's 100 Best College Buys, a publication based on research by Institutional Research and Evaluation in Gainesville, Georgia. The sports teams at Friends University are the Friends Falcons.
 
Academic year prices for full-time, first-time undergraduate students
Tuition and Fees2007-082006-072005-06
In-State$17,220$16,170$15,270
Out of State$17,220$16,170$15,270
Books and Supplies$900$900$900
On-Campus
Room and board$5,130$4,970$4,920
Other Expenses$3,675$3,560$3,560
Off Campus
Room and board$6,900$6,700$6,700
Other Expenses$3,675$3,560$3,560
Off Campus w/ family
Other Expenses$3,675$3,560$3,560

Financial aid 2005-2006

Financial aid to full-time, first-time undergraduate students

Type of AidPercentage of students receiving aidAverage amount of aid they received
Federal Grants (scholarship/fellowship) 47% $3,691
State/Local grants (scholarship/fellowship) 27% $2,703
Institutional grants (scholarship/fellowship) 82% $6,245
Loans to students 75% $5,292
 
 

Degrees offered by this school

 
 
Associate degree
General Studies
Friends University

General Description for:
Friends University Associate degree General Studies: An undifferentiated program that includes instruction in the general arts, general science, or unstructured studies.

Associate degree
Computer and Information Sciences
General
Friends University

General Description for:
Friends University Associate degree Computer and Information Sciences, General: A general program that focuses on computing, computer science, and information science and systems as part of a broad and/or interdisciplinary program. Such programs are undifferentiated as to title and content and are not to be confused w...

Associate degree
Business Administration and Management
General
Friends University

General Description for:
Friends University Associate degree Business Administration and Management, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, human resources management and behavior, accountin...

Bachelor degree
Wildlife Biology
Friends University

General Description for:
Friends University Bachelor degree Wildlife Biology: A program that focuses on the application of biological principles to the study of vertebrate wildlife, wildlife habitats, and related ecosystems in remote and urban areas. Includes instruction in animal ecology; adaptational biology; urban ecosystems; natural and ...

Bachelor degree
Sport and Fitness Administration + Management
Friends University

General Description for:
Friends University Bachelor degree Sport and Fitness Administration + Management: A program that prepares individuals to apply business, coaching and physical education principles to the organization, administration and management of athletic programs and teams, fitness/rehabilitation facilities and health clubs, spor...

Bachelor degree
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Friends University

General Description for:
Friends University Bachelor degree Spanish Language Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach Spanish language programs at various educational levels.

Bachelor degree
Spanish Language and Literature
Friends University

General Description for:
Friends University Bachelor degree Spanish Language and Literature: A program that focuses on the Spanish language and related dialects. Includes instruction in Spanish philology, Modern Castillan, various Latin American dialects, regional Spanish dialects, and applications in business, science/technology, and other ...

Bachelor degree
Sociology
Friends University

General Description for:
Friends University Bachelor degree Sociology: A program that focuses on the systematic study of human social institutions and social relationships. Includes instruction in social theory, sociological research methods, social organization and structure, social stratification and hierarchies, dynamics of social change,...

Bachelor degree
Social Science Teacher Education
Friends University

General Description for:
Friends University Bachelor degree Social Science Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach specific social science subjects and programs at various educational levels.

Bachelor degree
Religion + Religious Studies
Friends University

General Description for:
Friends University Bachelor degree Religion + Religious Studies: A program that focuses on the nature of religious belief and specific religious and quasi-religious systems. Includes instruction in phenomenology; the sociology, psychology, philosophy, anthropology, literature and art of religion; mythology; scriptura...

Bachelor degree
Psychology
General
Friends University

General Description for:
Friends University Bachelor degree Psychology, General: A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes instruction in the principles of the vario...

Bachelor degree
Political Science and Government
General
Friends University

General Description for:
Friends University Bachelor degree Political Science and Government, General: A general program that focuses on the systematic study of political institutions and behavior. Includes instruction in political philosophy, political theory, comparative government and politics, political parties and interest groups, publ...

Bachelor degree
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Friends University

General Description for:
Friends University Bachelor degree Physical Education Teaching and Coaching: A program that prepares individuals to teach physical education programs and/or to coach sports at various educational levels.

Bachelor degree
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Other
Friends University

General Description for:
Friends University Bachelor degree Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other: Any instructional program in philosophy and religion not listed in the Philosophy and Religious Studies, General category.

Bachelor degree
Non-Profit + Public + Organizational Management
Friends University

General Description for:
Friends University Bachelor degree Non-Profit + Public + Organizational Management: A program that prepares individuals to manage the business affairs of non-profit corporations, including foundations, educational institutions, associations, and other such organizations, and public agencies and governmental operations...

Bachelor degree
Music
General
Friends University

General Description for:
Friends University Bachelor degree Music, General: A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of music and the performing arts. Includes instruction in music, dance, and other performing arts media.

Bachelor degree
Music Teacher Education
Friends University

General Description for:
Friends University Bachelor degree Music Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach music and music appreciation programs at various educational levels.

Bachelor degree
Music Performance
General
Friends University

General Description for:
Friends University Bachelor degree Music Performance, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to master musical instruments and performing art as solo and/or ensemble performers. Includes instruction on one or more specific instruments from various instrumental groupings.

Bachelor degree
Mathematics
General
Friends University

General Description for:
Friends University Bachelor degree Mathematics, General: A general program that focuses on the analysis of quantities, magnitudes, forms, and their relationships, using symbolic logic and language. Includes instruction in algebra, calculus, functional analysis, geometry, number theory, logic, topology and other mathe...

Bachelor degree
Mathematics Teacher Education
Friends University

General Description for:
Friends University Bachelor degree Mathematics Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach mathematics programs at various educational levels.

Bachelor degree
Marketing + Marketing Management
General
Friends University

General Description for:
Friends University Bachelor degree Marketing + Marketing Management, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to undertake and manage the process of developing consumer audiences and moving products from producers to consumers. Includes instruction in buyer behavior and dynamics, principle of marketing ...

Bachelor degree
Management Science
General
Friends University

General Description for:
Friends University Bachelor degree Management Science, General: A general program that focuses on the application of mathematical modeling, programming, forecasting and operations research techniques to the analysis of problems of business organization and performance. Includes instruction in optimization theory and...

Bachelor degree
Management Information Systems
General
Friends University

General Description for:
Friends University Bachelor degree Management Information Systems, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to provide and manage data systems and related facilities for processing and retrieving internal business information; select systems and train personnel; and respond to external data requests. In...

Bachelor degree
Liberal Arts and Sciences + Liberal Studies
Friends University

General Description for:
Friends University Bachelor degree Liberal Arts and Sciences + Liberal Studies: A program that is a structured combination of the arts, biological and physical sciences, social sciences, and humanities, emphasizing breadth of study. Includes instruction in independently designed, individualized, or regular programs.

Bachelor degree
International Business + Trade + Commerce
Friends University

General Description for:
Friends University Bachelor degree International Business + Trade + Commerce: A program that prepares individuals to manage international businesses and/or business operations. Includes instruction in the principles and processes of export sales, trade controls, foreign operations and related problems, monetary issue...

Bachelor degree
Information Science + Studies
Friends University

General Description for:
Friends University Bachelor degree Information Science + Studies: A program that focuses on the theory, organization, and process of information collection, transmission, and utilization in traditional and electronic forms. Includes instruction in information classification and organization; information storage and ...

Bachelor degree
Human Resources Management + Personnel Administration
General
Friends University

General Description for:
Friends University Bachelor degree Human Resources Management + Personnel Administration, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to manage the development of human capital in organizations, and to provide related services to individuals and groups. Includes instruction in personnel and organization po...

Bachelor degree
History
General
Friends University

General Description for:
Friends University Bachelor degree History, General: A program that focuses on the general study and interpretation of the past, including the gathering, recording, synthesizing and criticizing of evidence and theories about past events. Includes instruction in historiography; historical research methods; studies of ...

Bachelor degree
Health and Physical Education
General
Friends University

General Description for:
Friends University Bachelor degree Health and Physical Education, General: A general program that focuses on activities and principles that promote physical fitness, achieve and maintain athletic prowess, and accomplish related research and service goals. Includes instruction in human movement studies, motivation stu...

Bachelor degree
Environmental Science
Friends University

General Description for:
Friends University Bachelor degree Environmental Science: A program that focuses on the application of biological, chemical, and physical principles to the study of the physical environment and the solution of environmental problems, including subjects such as abating or controlling environmental pollution and degrada...

Bachelor degree
English Language and Literature
General
Friends University

General Description for:
Friends University Bachelor degree English Language and Literature, General: A general program that focuses on the English language, including its history, structure and related communications skills; and the literature and culture of English-speaking peoples.

Bachelor degree
English + Language Arts Teacher Education
Friends University

General Description for:
Friends University Bachelor degree English + Language Arts Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach English grammar, composition and literature programs at various educational levels.

Bachelor degree
Elementary Education and Teaching
Friends University

General Description for:
Friends University Bachelor degree Elementary Education and Teaching: A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the elementary grades, which may include kindergarten through grade eight, depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all elementary education subject ...

Bachelor degree
E-Commerce + Electronic Commerce
Friends University

General Description for:
Friends University Bachelor degree E-Commerce + Electronic Commerce: A program that prepares individuals to plan, manage, supervise, and market electronic business operations, products, and services provided online via the Internet. Includes instruction in business administration, information technology, information ...

Bachelor degree
Drama and Dramatics + Theatre Arts
General
Friends University

General Description for:
Friends University Bachelor degree Drama and Dramatics + Theatre Arts, General: A program that focuses on the general study of dramatic works and their performance. Includes instruction in major works of dramatic literature, dramatic styles and types, and the principles of organizing and producing full live or filmed...

Bachelor degree
Criminal Justice + Safety Studies
Friends University

General Description for:
Friends University Bachelor degree Criminal Justice + Safety Studies: A program that focuses on the criminal justice system, its organizational components and processes, and its legal and public policy contexts. Includes instruction in criminal law and policy, police and correctional systems organization, the adminis...

Bachelor degree
Computer and Information Sciences
General
Friends University

General Description for:
Friends University Bachelor degree Computer and Information Sciences, General: A general program that focuses on computing, computer science, and information science and systems as part of a broad and/or interdisciplinary program. Such programs are undifferentiated as to title and content and are not to be confused wi...

Bachelor degree
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other.
Friends University

General Description for:
Friends University Bachelor degree Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other: Any instructional program in communication, journalism, and related fields not listed in the Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, General category.

Bachelor degree
Chemistry
General
Friends University

General Description for:
Friends University Bachelor degree Chemistry, General: A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the composition and behavior of matter, including its micro- and macro-structure, the processes of chemical change, and the theoretical description and laboratory simulation of these phenomena.

Bachelor degree
Business Teacher Education
Friends University

General Description for:
Friends University Bachelor degree Business Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach vocational business programs at various educational levels.

Bachelor degree
Business Administration and Management
General
Friends University

General Description for:
Friends University Bachelor degree Business Administration and Management, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting...

Bachelor degree
Biology + Biological Sciences
General
Friends University

General Description for:
Friends University Bachelor degree Biology + Biological Sciences, General: A general program of biology at the introductory, basic level or a program in biology or the biological sciences that is undifferentiated as to title or content. Includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety of biolog...

Bachelor degree
Ballet
Friends University

General Description for:
Friends University Bachelor degree Ballet: A program that prepares individuals to express ideals and feelings through interpretation of classical dance choreography. Includes instruction in ballet exercise, solo and ensemble dance, history of ballet, ballet choreography, Laban notation, ballet technique, and interpre...

Bachelor degree
Art Teacher Education
Friends University

General Description for:
Friends University Bachelor degree Art Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach art and art appreciation programs at various educational levels.

Bachelor degree
Art + Art Studies
General
Friends University

General Description for:
Friends University Bachelor degree Art + Art Studies, General: A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of the visual arts. Includes instruction in art, photography, and other visual communications media.

Bachelor degree
Accounting
Friends University

General Description for:
Friends University Bachelor degree Accounting: A program that prepares individuals to practice the profession of accounting and to perform related business functions. Includes instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting,...

Master's degree
Theology and Religious Vocations
Other
Friends University

General Description for:
Friends University Master's degree Theology and Religious Vocations, Other: Any instructional program in theological studies and religious vocations not listed in the Theology and Religious Vocations, General category.

Master's degree
Teacher Education
Multiple Levels
Friends University

General Description for:
Friends University Master's degree Teacher Education, Multiple Levels: A program that prepares individuals to teach students at more than one educational level, such as a combined program in elementary/secondary, early childhood/elementary, elementary/middle school, or junior high/high school teacher education.

Master's degree
Marriage and Family Therapy + Counseling
Friends University

General Description for:
Friends University Master's degree Marriage and Family Therapy + Counseling: A program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of marriage and family therapy, involving the diagnosis of cognitive, affective, and behavioral domain disorders, both mental and emotional, within the context of m...

Master's degree
Management Science
General
Friends University

General Description for:
Friends University Master's degree Management Science, General: A general program that focuses on the application of mathematical modeling, programming, forecasting and operations research techniques to the analysis of problems of business organization and performance. Includes instruction in optimization theory and...

Master's degree
Management Information Systems
General
Friends University

General Description for:
Friends University Master's degree Management Information Systems, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to provide and manage data systems and related facilities for processing and retrieving internal business information; select systems and train personnel; and respond to external data requests. In...

Master's degree
Human Resources Management and Services
Other
Friends University

General Description for:
Friends University Master's degree Human Resources Management and Services, Other: Any instructional program in human resources management not listed in the Human Resources Management and Services, General category.

Master's degree
Environmental Studies
Friends University

General Description for:
Friends University Master's degree Environmental Studies: A program that focuses on environment-related issues using scientific, social scientific, or humanistic approaches or a combination. Includes instruction in the basic principles of ecology and environmental science and related subjects such as policy, politic...

Master's degree
Educational Administration and Supervision
Other
Friends University

General Description for:
Friends University Master's degree Educational Administration and Supervision, Other: Any instructional program in education administration and supervision not listed in the Educational Administration and Supervision, General category.

Master's degree
Business Administration and Management
General
Friends University

General Description for:
Friends University Master's degree Business Administration and Management, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting...

 
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