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- LocationWichita, The United States
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Friends University is a private Christian university of Quaker heritage in Wichita, the largest city in Kansas, in the United States. Its main campus covers 50 acres near the city centre, and it also has the Kansas City Education Center in Overland Park, Kansas. The university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and, according to the university, is ranked the No. 1 Christian college in Kansas by Niche.
Friends offers more than 60 bachelor's and master's degrees, plus a Doctor of Ministry, in fields such as business, education, the sciences, fine arts, psychology and Christian ministry. International students apply through a dedicated international admissions process. Online and hybrid programmes do not accept international students who are outside the United States, and F-1 students must take at least half of their courses in person. New international students write an English placement essay or take a placement test. In August 2026 the university suspended applications for curricular practical training (CPT).
Every traditional undergraduate receives a scholarship. First-year students live on campus, and the university provides transport from Wichita airport on arrival.
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+1 316-295-5100
2100 W. University Ave., Wichita, KS, The United States, 67213
More than 60 majors. Undergraduate areas include:
- Business: Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, International Business, Marketing
- Sciences and technology: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Cyber Security, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Zoo Science
- Health: Health Science, Health Management, Radiologic Technology, Psychology
- Education: Elementary Education and teacher education in several subjects
- Fine arts: Music, Music Theatre, Theatre, Graphic Design, Studio Art
- Humanities and social sciences: English, History & Politics, Spanish, Criminal Justice, Christian Formation & Ministry
Adult undergraduate degrees are also offered online (FriendsFlex).
- Master of Business Administration
- Master of Science in Business Administration
- Master of Science in Strategic Leadership
- Master of Management Information Systems
- Master of Healthcare Leadership
- Master of Education
- Master of Science in Family Therapy
- Master of Arts in Christian Spiritual Formation & Leadership
- Doctor of Ministry in Formation & Soul Care
Several master's degrees are also offered online, but online programmes do not accept international students outside the United States.
International undergraduate applicants submit:
- Online application and a $50 application fee
- Copy of passport
- Official financial document from a bank or sponsor showing at least $52,846 for the first year, in English (institutional scholarships reduce this amount), and a Certificate of Support
- Transcript evaluation by a NACES member (InCred for student athletes); a cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale is required, otherwise an appeal is needed
Graduate applicants also send a professional résumé and recommendation letter; up to 6 transfer credits may be accepted. Admitted students pay a $2,000 deposit toward tuition and apply for an F-1 visa.
All new international students, undergraduate and graduate, either write an English placement essay or take an English placement test. The English requirement for each student depends on their English proficiency, educational background and country of origin.
Cost of attendance for the 2026-27 academic year (fall and spring semesters):
- Undergraduate tuition (residential campus, 12-18 credit hours): $18,150 per semester, $36,300 per year
- On-campus food and housing: $12,390 per year
- Books and supplies: $1,300 per year
Graduate programmes charge per credit hour, with different rates by programme. International students pay a $50 application fee and a $2,000 enrolment deposit that counts toward tuition.
Every traditional undergraduate student receives scholarships. Friends does not offer full-tuition scholarships to international students, but those who meet its academic criteria can receive a combination of institutional scholarships, which also reduce the funds they must prove for the visa. The university offers academic, athletic, fine arts and extracurricular scholarships and grants.
First-time freshmen must live on campus; transfer students may live on or off campus, and housing for graduate students is limited. On-campus options are Green Residence Hall (for first-year students), Falcon Flats, Friends Village, the J.R. and Gertrude Smith Apartments and Falcon Glenn. A housing application and a $200 deposit are required, and on-campus residents buy a meal plan. Housing is not guaranteed.