by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current tuition and fee figures for Friends University, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
In the latest reported year, tuition and fees at Friends University ran $34,192 annually for undergraduate students. This rate applies regardless of state residency.
Of those figures, the required fees were $640; the balance is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $33,552 |
| Fees | $640 |
| Total | $34,192 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and do not cover room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The totals here are the list price.
What will Friends University cost if you attend part time? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
To see where that lands, here is how Friends University prices compare to peer schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In KS | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Average |
Compared to colleges across the country, Friends University is relatively pricey.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Check the Friends University Financial Aid page to learn more.
Below is how tuition at Friends University has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $30,264 |
| Two Years Ago | $31,172 |
| One Year Ago | $32,108 |
| Most Recent Year | $33,552 |
The following chart shows how tuition at Friends University has tracked over the reported years.
Most recently, tuition went up 4.5%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $35,729 in the following year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
On average, tuition and fees climbed each year by about 3.47%, which puts the figure next year near $35,379.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $35,379 |
| In 2 Years | $36,608 |
| In 3 Years | $37,879 |
| In 4 Years | $39,195 |
| In 5 Years | $40,556 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $149,061.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For more on the aid available at Friends University, go to the Friends University Financial Aid page.
