Friends University

Non-profit public

Public

Private

Regional

A Christian university of Quaker heritage, Friends University hosts both bachelor's and master's programs in elementary education, computer science and information systems, cybersecurity, and healthcare leadership. Business administration students can also elect to enroll in the university's 4+1 program, earning both a bachelor's and master's degree online in just five years of study. Friends is deeply committed to the academic and professional success of students. Coaches and advisors provide personalized advice to online and in-person learners, helping them choose a major, identify internship opportunities, craft resumes and cover letters, and prepare for interviews. Online students can also participate in a job shadowing program with Friends alumni in their area. To enter a bachelor's program, you must possess a high school diploma and take either the ACT or SAT. Applicants typically must hold at least a 2.0 high school GPA and an ACT score of at least 18, though prospective students who do not meet these requirements may still apply for conditional admission.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

94% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

87% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

68% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores:	Recommended	High school transcript:	Required
High school rank:	Recommended	Letter of recommendation:	Not required or recommended
High school GPA:	Required	Open admission:	No
Completion of college prep program:	Recommended	Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL):

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment: Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits: Yes

Credit for qualified life experience*:

ⓘ *This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

Learning Environment

21k

Students enrolledOnline student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio

66%

Online student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio

18:1

Student to faculty ratio

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields	✔	✔	✔
2	Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	✔	✔	✔
3	Architecture And Related Services	✔	✔	✔
4	Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	✔	✕	✕
5	Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies	✔	✕	✕
6	Biological And Biomedical Sciences	✔	✔	✔
7	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	✔	✔	✔
8	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs	✔	✔	✕
9	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	✔	✔	✔
10	Education	✔	✔	✔
11	Engineering Technologies/Technicians	✔	✔	✕
12	Engineering	✔	✔	✔
13	Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians	✔	✔	✕
14	English Language And Literature/Letters	✔	✔	✕
15	Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	✔	✔	✔
16	Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	✔	✔	✕
17	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	✔	✔	✔
18	Health Professions And Related Programs	✔	✔	✕
19	History	✔	✔	✔
20	History	✔	✔	✔
21	Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	✔	✕	✕
22	Mathematics And Statistics	✔	✔	✔
23	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	✔	✔	✔
24	Natural Resources And Conservation	✔	✔	✔
25	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies	✔	✕	✕
26	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology	✔	✕	✕
27	Philosophy And Religious Studies	✔	✕	✕
28	Physical Sciences	✔	✔	✔
29	Psychology	✔	✔	✔
30	Public Administration And Social Service Professions	✔	✔	✕
31	Social Sciences	✔	✔	✔
32	Transportation And Materials Moving	✔	✕	✕
33	Visual And Performing Arts	✔	✔	✕