Friends University Acceptance Rate
Wichita, Kansas · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,134
- Admitted
- 631
- Yield
- 39.3%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Friends University's acceptance rate has fallen from 61.4% in 2014–15 to 55.6% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 681 to 1,134 (+67%) over that period.
Its 55.6% rate makes Friends University more selective than about 79% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 21 tracked Kansas schools, it is more selective than about 81%.
Friends University has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 39.3% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 681 | 418 | 61.4% | 182 |
| 2015–16 | 730 | 427 | 58.5% | 159 |
| 2016–17 | 749 | 412 | 55% | 165 |
| 2017–18 | 881 | 423 | 48% | 176 |
| 2018–19 | 792 | 375 | 47.3% | 173 |
| 2019–20 | 1,266 | 580 | 45.8% | 177 |
| 2020–21 | 1,154 | 664 | 57.5% | 212 |
| 2021–22 | 1,826 | 1,053 | 57.7% | 283 |
| 2022–23 | 1,620 | 1,025 | 63.3% | 265 |
| 2023–24 | 1,134 | 631 | 55.6% | 248 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 553 | 307 | 55.5% |
| Men | 581 | 324 | 55.8% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 465–550 | 15% |
| SAT Math | 450–540 | |
| ACT Composite | 17–22 | 53% |
How Friends University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Friends University's acceptance rate?
Friends University's acceptance rate is 55.6% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (631 admitted of 1,134 applicants).
Is Friends University test optional?
Friends University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Friends University?
Friends University received 1,134 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 631.
What SAT score do you need for Friends University?
Admitted students at Friends University typically scored 465–550 on SAT Reading/Writing and 450–540 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Friends University getting harder to get into?
Friends University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 61.4% in 2014–15 to 55.6% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.friends.edu/.