Friends University Admission
Acceptance Rate
55.22%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
44.70%
Freshmen Enrollment
253
SAT Scores
1,020
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 1,025 students have applied and 566 students have allowed to admit to Friends University (Acceptance rate: 55.22%). Friends's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 44.70 % where 253 students have finally enrolled out of 566 admitted students.
Friends acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Kansas. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Emporia State University and Fort Hays State University, its acceptance rate is lower (difficult to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 92.46%).
Friends enrollment rate (yield) is higher (more admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Kansas. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is much lower (admitted, but not enrolled) (average yield is 32.23%).
How to Apply to Friends University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Friends. Friends offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.friends.edu/admissions |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.friends.edu/admissions/apply-to-friends/ |
| Financial Aid | www.friends.edu/financial-aid |
| Net Price Calculator | https://app.meadowfi.com/friends |
| Veterans Tuition | www.friends.edu/military |
| Disability Service | www.friends.edu/student-life/facilities-campus/ada-services/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Friends and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at Friends University is 1,020 and the average ACT score is 21. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Friends University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,050). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Friends University | 1,020 | 21 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,050 | 21 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Kansas | 1,040 | 62 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Friends University, 9 students submitted SAT scores (4% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,020 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Kansas. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 500 | 510 | 530 |
| Mathematics | 460 | 510 | 560 |
| Total | 960 | 1,020 | 1,090 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At Friends University, 56 students submitted ACT scores (22% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 21 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Kansas. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 15 | 21 | 28 |
| English | 15 | 20 | 25 |
| Mathematics | 15 | 21 | 28 |
Friends Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Friends University. The school requires 3 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
1 item is Considered if submitted - Admission test scores.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Not Considered |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |