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What's it like at Friends University?

Fitness junkies, social butterflies and devoted bookworms all have a home at Friends. Here's a rundown of some of the most important non-academic factors.

Walkability
Sunshine
Sunny
211-225 days of sun / year
Urban
Campus Setting
39°
Average winter temp
78°
Average summer temp

Weather

Gotta dress for it! Here's a season-by-season summary of the average temperatures at Friends University:

100°
85.0
70.0
55.0
40.0
25.0
10.0
January
April
July
October
Low
High
Sunshine
Sunny
Here comes the sun.
211-225 days of sun / year
Snowfall
Moderate
A couple of snowball fights.
6-20 inches of snow / year

Geography

Friends University is in an urban setting with high walkability and is close to an airport.

Walkability
Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National
Closest airport
Location
Campus Setting
Urban
Closest national park
Hot Springs tl Pk (323 mi)
Distance to coast
Gulf (566 mi)

State Laws and Politics

The social environment at colleges can be majorly impacted by the laws and politics of the area and the state. Review the information below to determine if politics might impact your experience at Friends University.

Politics

Republican
State vote for president
Democrat
Elected governor
Republican
County vote for president

Kansas elected a Republican in the most recent Presidential election. The sitting governor is a Democrat, and the county votes Republican.

Abortion

State Laws

Liberal
Conservative

Reproductive laws change quickly. CollegeIQ does its best to update this information as soon as new laws are passed. Learn more about how this is calculated.

LGBTQIA+

State Laws

Liberal
Conservative

Learn more about how this is determined.

Guns on Campus

Some states have laws about the legality of guns on campus. In general, schools fall into one of three categories:

  • Permissive: The state requires campuses to allow guns on campus but allows for certain restrictions.
  • Restrictive: The state requires campuses to restrict guns on campus.
  • Institutional: The state leaves it up to each campus.

Kansas' gun laws are:

Permissive
Anyone 21 and older can carry a concealed gun.

Most state laws apply only to public colleges and universities. Additionally, these laws often change frequently. If gun laws are important to you, you should inquire directly with Friends University about its regulations.

Religious Affiliation

The religious affiliation of a school can impact the on-campus environment. Friends University is affiliated with:

None

Student Life

Eager to get involved at Friends University? Here are the most popular student organizations and the main campus events to look forward to.

  1. 1. Concert Choir
  2. 2. Singing Quakers
  3. 3. Zoo Science Club
  4. 4. Psychology Club
  5. 5. Spanish Club
  1. 1. Late Night Breakfast
  2. 2. Homecoming Week
  3. 3. Cherry Carnival Week

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