Paying for Friends University

UndergraduateGraduate
2024 Tuition & Fee $32,748 2.94% $11,988
The 2024 tuition & fees of Friends University (Friends) is $32,748 for prospective students and the 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $11,988. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $35,270.
77% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $17,489. It could cover 53.40% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $32,135 including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.
Friends's 4-year tuition is $137,695, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $212,257.
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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Friends University is $32,748. The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 2.94% compared to the previous year. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $35,270.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees is $33,712 , a 2.9% increase compared to 2024's rate.
Friends Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$31,812$12,500
2023-2024$32,748$15,376
Change % 2023-20242.94%23.01%
2024-2025$33,712$18,914

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, 2024 tuition & fees is $11,988. The graduate tuition is same as the last year. Its graduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,742.
The estimated graduate school tuition & fees is $11,988 for the academic year 2024-2025 , the same as current year.
Friends Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$11,988$12,500
2023-2024$11,988$15,376
Change % 2023-2024-23.01%
2024-2025$11,988$18,914

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Friends. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $1,070. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $636.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearCost Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate2022-2023$1,039
2023-2024$1,070
2024-2025$1,102
Graduate2022-2023$636
2023-2024$636
2024-2025$636

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $15,376 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 23.01% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 29.05% compared to the previous year.
The Friends's 2024 on-campus COA is $49,624 and off-campus COA is $50,140.
2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At Friends
On-CampusOff Campus
Tuition & Fees$32,748
Room & Board$10,828$11,344
Personal Expenses$4,548$4,548
Books & Supplies$1,500
Cost of Attendance$49,624$50,140
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

Friends Tuition Charts

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Friends?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Friends is $137,695.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Friends 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$33,405$34,075$34,759$35,456$137,695
Class of 2029Fall 2025$34,075$34,759$35,456$36,167$140,458
Class of 2030Fall 2026$34,759$35,456$36,167$36,893$143,276
Class of 2031Fall 2027$35,456$36,167$36,893$37,633$146,150
Class of 2032Fall 2028$36,167$36,893$37,633$38,388$149,082

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $212,257.
Friends 4 Years COA
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$50,957$52,332$53,752$55,217$212,257
Class of 2029Fall 2025$52,332$53,752$55,217$56,731$218,032
Class of 2030Fall 2026$53,752$55,217$56,731$58,294$223,994
Class of 2031Fall 2027$55,217$56,731$58,294$59,909$230,151
Class of 2032Fall 2028$56,731$58,294$59,909$61,576$236,510

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 77% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $142,301.
Friends 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$33,468$34,843$36,263$37,728$142,301
Class of 2029Fall 2025$34,843$36,263$37,728$39,242$148,076
Class of 2030Fall 2026$36,263$37,728$39,242$40,805$154,038
Class of 2031Fall 2027$37,728$39,242$40,805$42,420$160,195
Class of 2032Fall 2028$39,242$40,805$42,420$44,087$166,554

Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between Friends University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison with Similar Schools to Friends
In-StateOut-of-State
Friends University$32,748
Newman University$35,500
Benedictine College$34,800
Baker University$33,900
MidAmerica Nazarene University$36,120
University of Saint Mary$33,890
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