Friends University - Wichita

2100 W. University Ave., Wichita, KS 67213

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Davis Administration|Davis Administration Building, originally Garfield University, now part of Friends University
Davis Administration|Davis Administration Building, originally Garfield University, now part of Friends University
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Friends University - Wichita School Description

Friends University exists 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 - Wichita

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Friends University is a private non-denominational Christian university in Wichita, Kansas.

Friends University was founded in 1898. The main building was originally built in 1886 for Garfield University, but was donated in 1898 to the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) by James Davis, a St. Louis business man. In the 1930s the leadership of the school was turned over to an independent Board of Trustees, with some representation of the Mid-America Yearly Meeting of Friends on the board. It operates today with "an amicable but independent relationship with the Society of Friends." 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."

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 school mascot is Freddy the Falcon.

History

Garfield University

The building now known as the Davis Administration Building was completed in September 1887 to house Garfield University. Garfield was an effort by the Christian Churches of Kansas led by Dr. W.B. Hendryx to build a Christian college in the Wichita area. Hendryx wanted to name the college after his good friend, President James Garfield. At the time, it was the largest educational institution west of the Mississippi river.

Garfield University opened its doors for classes in 1887. The University had 500 students enrolled for the first year and 1,070 for the second year. After graduating its first and only senior class, Garfield University closed its doors in 1890 due to financial difficulties. The school was reorganized and opened again in March 1892 as Garfield Central Memorial University. It closed for good November 18, 1893.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Midwest
Setting:
Large City Setting
Type:
Private
Size:
Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
2,216
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
52%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 17,220
Students Receiving Aid:
96%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 35
Selectivity:
Selective
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Friends University - Wichita Degree Programs

Associate Degree Programs

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Bachelor’s Degree Programs

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Master’s Degree Programs

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Certificate Programs

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Friends University - Wichita Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 52%
Part-Time 48%
Men vs. Women
Men 91%
Women 9%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 80%
African-American 10%
Other 5%
Hispanic 4%
Asian 1%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 75%
Out-of-State 25%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Kansas 75%
Texas 8%
Oklahoma 5%
Colorado 3%
Florida 1%
Percent of Students International: 1%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 15%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NAIA
Sports Include: Football (Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conf)
Basketball (Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conf)
Baseball (Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conf)
Track (Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conf)

Friends University - Wichita Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 17,220    
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 17,100    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 120    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 3,691 47%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 2,703 27%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 6,245 82%  
Student Loans:
$ 5,292 75%  
Any Aid:
  96%  

Friends University - Wichita Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 80% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 7%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 410, Math: 400
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 490, Math: 530
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 91%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 19, Verbal: 17, Math: 17
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 25, Verbal: 25, Math: 25

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 35.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Not Required
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Not Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Not Required
TOEFL: Recommended
Test Scores: Required

Photos

  • Davis Administration|Davis Administration Building, originally Garfield University, now part of Friends University
    Davis Administration|Davis Administration Building, originally Garfield University, now part of Friends University [source]
  • KYM on Davis Steps, 1922|The Kansas Yearly Meeting Summer Conference on the steps of Davis
    KYM on Davis Steps, 1922|The Kansas Yearly Meeting Summer Conference on the steps of Davis [source]
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