- Acceptance rate: 55% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 500–530 reading and writing, 460–560 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 15–28 composite
- Average net price: $22,579 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Friends University reported: an acceptance rate of 55% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 15–28.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Friends University reviews each application.
Friends University GPA requirements
Friends University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Friends University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Friends University acceptance rate
Friends University admitted 566 of 1,025 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 55%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Friends University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Wichita, Kansas, with 1,548 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Friends University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 500 | 510 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 510 | 560 |
| ACT Composite | 15 | 21 | 28 |
| ACT English | 15 | 20 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 21 | 28 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1080 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Friends University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Friends University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $22,579 a year at Friends University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is it easy to get into Friends University?
Somewhat: more than half of applicants got in. Friends University admitted 55% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Does Friends University require the SAT or ACT?
Check Friends University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Friends University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 4% sent SAT scores and 22% sent ACT scores.
What is the acceptance rate at Friends University?
Friends University's acceptance rate was 55% for fall 2024: it admitted 566 of 1,025 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
What GPA does Friends University look for?
Friends University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
How much does GPA matter at Friends University?
A lot: Friends University requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for Friends University?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Friends University admitted 55% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What are Friends University's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Friends University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 500–530 in reading and writing and 460–560 in math; ACT composite 15–28, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Does Friends University give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Friends University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does Friends University consider legacy status?
No. Friends University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is the average net price at Friends University?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $22,579 a year at Friends University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you apply, check Friends University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Friends UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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