Friends University Admission Requirements

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Friends University Admission Overview

Friends University admission requirements are competitive. Last year Friends University admitted 55.2% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.4 GPA (B+) and SAT 960-1090 / ACT 15-28. Friends University is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Friends University is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Friends University Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

55.2%

Admission Standards

Easy

Applicant Competition

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Acceptance Rate

The Friends University acceptance rate is 55.2%. Last year, 566 of 1,025 applicants were admitted. That is the 4th lowest acceptance rate in Kansas.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Friends University and can you get accepted?

Friends University is a competitive school to get into, turning away a substantial share of applicants. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Friends University typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.4. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the lower half of their high school class. 45% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Friends University GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.4

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.4

0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Friends University typically have around a 3.4 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. Friends University is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #12 in Kansas for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.4 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Friends University freshmen
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	10.3%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	20.8%	Avg +
3.50 to 3.74	15.5%	Avg +
3.25 to 3.49	14.1%	Avg -
3.00 to 3.24	15.5%	Avg -
2.50 to 2.99	14.5%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	1.8%	Reach
1.00 to 1.99	0.4%	Reach
less than 1.00	7.1%	Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Friends University SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

960-1090

Freshmen who sent SAT

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 500
Math 460
Composite 960

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 530
Math 560
Composite 1090

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Friends University typically score around a 1030 SAT (middle 50% 960–1090) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 45th percentile nationally. Friends University ranks #10 in the state of Kansas for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 960 to 1090

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

Friends University is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1030 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Friends University
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1090+	Above 75th	>70%
1030 to 1090	Avg +	56%-70%
960 to 1030	Avg -	39%-56%
Below 960	Below mid-50	<39%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Friends University ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

15-28

Freshmen reporting ACT

22%

25th Percentile Scores

English 15
Math 15
Composite 15

75th Percentile Scores

English 25
Math 28
Composite 28

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Friends University typically have around a 21 ACT (mid-50 15–28) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 57th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Friends University places #6 among colleges in Kansas for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 15 to 28

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to Friends University without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 21.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Friends University
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
28+	Above 75th	>71%
21 to 28	Avg +	55%-71%
15 to 21	Avg -	40%-55%
Below 15	Below mid-50	<40%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Friends University admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	562	463	1,025
Accepted	297	269	566
Acceptance Rate	53%	58%	55%
Enrolled	121	132	253
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	41%	49%	45%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Friends University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Friends University application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Recommendations	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Friends University is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Friends University
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	Yes

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Friends University is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 55.2% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.4 GPA (about an B+ average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (960-1090); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025