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How strong are the academics at Friends University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

29%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Honors Programs

Friends University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Friends' website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Friends University:

62%
First-year retention rate
29%
4-year grad rate
40%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Friends University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Business Administration and Management, General
Psychology, General
General Studies
Accounting
Wildlife Biology
9.2
14.96
20.72
26.48
32.24
38

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Wildlife Biology 14
  • Conservation Biology 8
  • Biochemistry 1
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 0
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 38
  • Accounting 14
  • Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management 4
  • Finance, General 4
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 1
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 0
  • Management Information Systems, General 0
  • Organizational Leadership 0
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 0
Communication
  • Communication and Media Studies 3
  • Communication, General 3
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 3
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 1
  • Information Science/Studies 0
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 9
  • Music Teacher Education 5
  • Social Studies Teacher Education 2
  • Art Teacher Education 1
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 0
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 0
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 0
  • Biology Teacher Education 0
  • History Teacher Education 0
  • Spanish Language Teacher Education 0
  • Speech Teacher Education 0
Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering 4
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 2
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 5
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS 6
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 6
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 6
  • Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 2
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management 0
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 9
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • General Studies 19
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 8
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 1
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • History and Political Science 1
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management 0
Parks
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 11
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 5
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Christian Studies 1
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 2
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 20
Social Sciences
  • Sociology, General 2
Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Theology/Theological Studies 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Art/Art Studies, General 4
  • Music, General 3
  • Music Performance, General 2
  • Musical Theatre 2
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 2
  • Theatre/Theatre Arts Management 0
  • Ballet 0

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