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Friends University

Friends University
2100 West University Avenue
Wichita, KS 67213

Official telephone: (316) 295-5000
Toll-free telephone: (800) 794-6945
Website: www.friends.edu
Friends University
Screen last updated on: December 2016

The admissions information below is valid for the 2016 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Admissions officer: Ken Faffler,
Vice President for Enrollment Management
Contacting the office: 316 295-5100
800 577-2233 (toll free)
316 295-5020 (fax)
admission@friends.edu

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? no
Freshmen are accepted for terms other than fall: yes
Percent of freshmen who enter in terms other than fall: 5%
Can the application fee be waived? no
Are refunds available on the application fee? no
Is the Common Application form accepted? no
Supplemental forms required for those using Common Application: no
Admissions requirements:
Admission based on eligibility index of ACT scores and GPA; minimum eligibility index of 45 required to be admitted unprovisionally.
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
A general college preparatory program is: recommended
Campus visit is: recommended
Interview is: required of some
Off-campus interview: can be arranged with admissions representative
Visit for interview by: during the
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT required of some, SAT II considered if submitted
School's test preference: ACT
Aside from admissions, test scores are used for: counseling, placement
Dates test scores should be received: August 27 for SAT I/ACT
High school units required or recommended:
English: 3 recommended
Foreign language: 2 recommended
History: 2 recommended
Lab: 1 recommended
Math: 3 recommended
Science: 1 recommended
Social studies: 2 recommended
Other: 1 recommended
Total: 14 recommended
Special requirements for admission to specific programs:
  • Portfolio required of art program applicants.
  • Audition required of music program applicants.
  • Audition required of dance program applicants.
  • Audition required of theatre program applicants.
Special programs/policies for applicants not normally admissible: Conditional and provisional admission for applicants not normally admissible.
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report important
  • class rank important
  • recommendations not considered
  • standardized test scores very important
  • essay not considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview considered
  • extracurricular activities important
  • particular talent/ability important
  • character/personal qualities important
  • alumni/ae relationship important
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work not considered
  • work experience important
Admissions is need blind: yes
Average secondary school GPA: 3.29
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 99%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 71%

UNDERGRADUATE NOTIFICATION FOR FALL TERM
Notification of admission: on a rolling basis
Acceptance of admission: no set date

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 487
Number of applicants offered admission: 410
School has a waiting list policy: no
Tuition deposit amount: $100, nonrefundable
Room deposit amount: $100, partially refundable until May 31.
Admission may be deferred: no

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