Friends University

What does Friends University offer in terms of athletics?

Friends University's varsity teams are the Falcons and compete in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), including competition in the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC). Representative sports include football, basketball, soccer, volleyball, baseball, softball and track and field.

Varsity participation involves team selection and conference competition. It should not be confused with informal recreation or any club or intramural activity that may be offered in a given term. A prospective athlete should confirm the current roster, recruiting process, eligibility rules and any aid offer with the relevant coach and financial aid office rather than assuming that playing a sport brings an athletic scholarship.

What student groups and Associations are available at Friends University?

Students at Friends University can find ways to participate beyond their classes through performing arts, service and other campus activities. Choral groups and theater are documented parts of campus life; the Singing Quakers are a distinctive example of the university's musical community.

Students seeking an academic, cultural, recreational or faith-based organization should check the current student-activities roster before relying on an older list of clubs. Recognition and activity can change from year to year. A performance ensemble, a student-run association and a university-sponsored event may offer different levels of student leadership and different participation requirements.

Who studies at Friends University?

Friends University enrolled 1,961 students in the reported institutional total, making it a relatively small university. Its reported student-to-faculty ratio is 12 to 1, a campus-wide measure that does not predict the size of every introductory lecture, lab or graduate seminar.

The reported entering undergraduate population included 252 first-time degree- or certificate-seeking students and 115 transfer-in students. About 60% of students were Kansas residents, while 37% came from other U.S. states. Those figures point to both a local base and a substantial out-of-state presence, without describing the circumstances of any individual student.

Friends serves traditional-age undergraduates as well as older learners. Because campus-wide and subgroup statistics can use different populations and reporting dates, applicants should avoid combining them into a single age or demographic profile. The mix in a particular program - especially an adult or graduate program - may differ considerably from the university-wide picture.

How does student life look like at Friends University?

Everyday life at Friends University combines a relatively small campus with Wichita-based study, work and community activities. Residential students may spend much of their time on campus, while commuters may organize their schedules around travel, employment and classes.

Reported housing patterns put about 41% of students on campus and 58% commuting, so social opportunities should not be understood solely through residence-hall life. Performances, athletics, student activities and shared campus spaces provide other ways to connect. Students comparing colleges should also look at the actual schedule of events and services available when they will attend, particularly if their courses meet in the evening or follow an adult-program calendar.

What libraries are available to students at Friends University?

Friends University students have access to the Edmund Stanley Library for academic research and study. A useful library evaluation goes beyond the building itself: students should examine the available catalog, scholarly databases, research assistance and access to materials their courses require.

Hours, study-space rules and remote access can vary, especially outside a regular undergraduate semester. Students taking online, evening or graduate courses should check how they authenticate for digital resources and request research help. If a needed book or article is not held locally, they should ask about current borrowing and interlibrary-loan arrangements before assuming it is immediately available.