Friends University Graduate Schools

Friends University (referred to as Friends) is a Private, 4 years school located in Wichita, KS. It is classified as a Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Master's degree. The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at Friends University is $11,988 in average. The school has 446 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 1,724 including undergraduate students.

Graduate School Overview

Friends University (referred to as Friends) is a Private, 4 years school located in Wichita, KS. It is classified as a Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Master's degree.
The school is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1951 - Current).
Friends Directory Information
School NameFriends University (Friends)
Address2100 W. University Ave., Wichita, KS 67213
Phone316-295-5000
Webhttps://www.friends.edu
Online Applicationhttps://www.friends.edu/admissions/apply-to-friends
Financial Infohttps://www.friends.edu/financial-aid
The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at Friends University is $11,988 in average. The school has 446 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 1,724 including undergraduate students.
It offers total 59 graduate programs through Master's.
Graduate School 2023 Key Facts
School TypePrivate, 4 years
Tuition & Fees$11,988
Student Population446
Offered Degrees/ProgramsMaster's
Number of Programs59 graduate programs
Student to Faculty Ratio12 to 1
The graduate tuition & fees at Friends University is $11,988 in average for the academic year 2022-2023. The tuition per credit hour is $636.
Friends University offers the alternative tuition plans.
Friends University offers the distance education programs. All course works for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively.
On its campus, remedial services, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services
Distance Learning (Online Classes)Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers

2023 Graduate Tuition, Fees, Other Expenses

For the academic year 2022-2023, the graduate school tuition & fees of Friends University is $11,988. The graduate tuition & fees are stayed same compared to previous academic year.
Data source: 2022-2023 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: July 22, 2022)
2022-2023 Graduate Tuition & fees
TuitionFees
2018-2019$10,638-
2019-2020$11,358-
2020-2021$11,448-
2021-2022$11,448$540
2022-2023$11,448$540
The graduate school tuition & fees of Friends is average compared to private graduate schools in Kansas. The average graduate school tuition for all graduate schools in United States is $19,603 and the Kansas graduate tuition is $19,074 (public) / $11,029 (private).
The next table compares the average graduate school tuition by location and school types.
Graduate Tuition & fees Comparison
ResidentsOut-of-State
Friends University$11,988
All Graduate Schools$16,007$19,603
Public$11,484$20,787
Private$19,674
Kansas Graduate Schools$10,249$12,651
Public$8,793$19,074
Private$11,029
For academic year 2022-2023, the living costs are $12,500 when a student lives on-campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory, school owned apartments, etc.) at Friends University. On-campus living costs are decreased by -1.49% compared to previous academic year. The off-campus living costs are $12,315. Off-campus living costs are decreased by -5.17% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Living Expenses
Living On-CampusLiving Off-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpenseRoom & BoardOther Expense
2018-2019$7,972$4,000$7,972$4,000
2019-2020$7,980$4,000$7,980$4,000
2020-2021$8,350$4,324$8,350$4,324
2021-2022$7,494$5,195$7,792$5,195
2022-2023$8,326$4,174$8,141$4,174
For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition per credit hour for graduate programs is $636 at Friends University. The graduate tuition per credit hour are stayed same compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Graduation Program Tuition per Credit Hour
Tuition
2018-2019$591
2019-2020$631
2020-2021$636
2021-2022$636
2022-2023$636

Graduate Programs at Friends

Friends University offers 8 graduate programs for Master's. The next table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability along with number of completers by degree/certificate programs. Last year, 225 students have completed their study at Friends University.
Offered Degrees at Friends University
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Master's Degree80225
Total80225
The most popular program at Friends University is the Business Administration and Management program and last year 74 students have earned/completed their degree program.
Friends University offers 8 programs through Master's. The programs are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Last year total 225 students have completed their graduate studies.
Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 3 completers-
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance3-
Education [+] 63 completers-
Special Education and Teaching10-
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels53-
Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] 24 completers-
Christian Studies24-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 60 completers-
Health/Health Care Administration/Management9-
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling51-
Business [+] 75 completers-
Business Administration and Management69$55,900
Management Information Systems6-
Total225

Graduate Student Population at Friends

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 502 students enrolled into Friends University graduate schools where it has total 1,724 students including undergraduate students. By attending status, there are 167 full-time and 335 part-time graduate students. By gender, 161 male and 341 female students are attending graduate schools. The next table summarizes the graduate student population by gender and attending status.
Graduate School Student Population By Gender
TotalMaleFemale
Total502161341
Full-time16737130
Part-tme335124211
The next table summarizes the students population by race/ethnicity.
There are 358 White (71.31%), 46 Black/African American (9.16%), 11 Hispanic (2.19%), 18 Asian (3.59%), and 69 students with other races.
Graduate Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total502161341
American Indian/Native American1037
Asian18108
Black/African American462125
Hispanic1156
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander110
White358101257
Two More231211
Un-Known35827
Non-resident Alien000
Friends University offers the distance learning opportunities (online degree program and/or courses) for graduate programs. 125 graduate students (24.90% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 100 graduate students (19.92% of total students) are enrolled some online courses. The next table summarizes the online student population.
Distance Learning Student Population
Number of Graduate Students
Total502
Enrolled Online Exclusively125
Enrolled Some Online Courses100
Not in Online Courses277
The following table summarizes the graduate students population by age at Friends University. 79 students are aged 20 to 24 (15.74% of total students), 78 students are aged above 50 (15.54%). Next table summarizes the student population by age at Friends University.
Graduate Student Population By Age
TotalMaleFemale
Total502161341
Age 22-24793049
Age 25-29933954
Age 30-34651847
Age 35-39882563
Age 40-49993168
Age 50-64751758
Over 64312

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