Applying to Friends

Acceptance RateSAT Median
56.00% 995
Friends University's acceptance rate is 56.00% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 1,134 students applied and 635 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is around the national average.
Friends's acceptance rate places 2nd out of 24 Kansas colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 995 and the ACT score is 19 at Friends. Friends's SAT score ranks 6th out of 11 Kansas colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
To apply to Friends, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).
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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Friends University is 56.00% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 39.06%. 581 men and 553 women applied to Friends and 325 men and 310 women students were accepted.
Among them, 143 men and 105 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Friends.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Friends
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants1,13458155300
Admitted63532531000
Enrolled24814310500
Acceptance Rate 56.00%55.94%56.06%--
Yield 39.06%44.00%33.87%--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Friends University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 37 students (15% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 131 students (53%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Friends.
The median SAT score is 995 with 495 SAT EBRW and 500 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 550 and the 25th percentile is 465. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 540 and 25th percentile is 450 .
The median ACT composite score is 19 with 75th percentile score of 22 and 25th percentile score of 17 at Friends. The median ACT math score is 18 and the ACT English score is 18.
The SAT and ACT scores at Friends University are low compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,164, ACT: 25 - private (not-for-profit) master's college and university with larger programs).
2024 SAT and ACT Scores at Friends
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total9159951090
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing465495550
SAT Math450500540
ACT Composite171922
ACT Math161822
ACT English151822
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Friends University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Friends. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Friends University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
Friends Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankNot Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramNot Considered
RecommendationsNot Considered
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesNot Considered
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceNot Considered
Personal statement or essayNot Considered
Legacy statusNot Considered

General Admissions Information

Application fee is $50 for applying graduate schools. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Friends.
Admission Information for Applying to Friends
Open Admission PolicyNo
Graduate Application Fees$50
Admission Informationwww.friends.edu/admissions
Online Applicationhttps://www.friends.edu/admissions/apply-to-friends/
Calendar SystemSemester
Course for High School StudentsOffers within and/or outside a dual enrollment
Credits AcceptedCredits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree OfferedAssociate, Bachelor, Master, Doctoral (Research)
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