Though Friends University was officially established in 1898, its history traces back to the mid-1880s when the Christian Churches of Kansas began to construct a building west of Wichita that would hold more floor space under one roof than any other educational facility west of the Mississippi River. The University has continued to grow and develop throughout the years. Today Friends University is a strong, vital, independent university for Wichita, the state of Kansas and beyond.

The main campus of the University is centrally located in Wichita, Kansas. There are also offsite education facilities in Topeka and Lenexa as well as multiple locations around the state of Kansas that offer bachelor and graduate degrees. The University has been taking its offcampus programs for more than 20 years.

Friends University really concerns that students have a good online learning experience. The University's staff are professionals in their fields who take learning seriously and provide quality education.

Application

In order to begin the application process, students can either fill out an online application or download an application. After that students should contact admission department and complete an online inquiry form. Personal admissions counselors will contact each student within 24 hours to provide them more detailed information about online programs and to assist them with their admissions to Friends University.

Financial Aid

Friends University offers its students a variety of financial aid options to choose from, including:
- Federal Pell Grants
- Federal Stafford Loans
- institutional aid
- the PACE Grant (for PACE students).

Students will be able to quickly and easily navigate through the financial aid process. And it is important that students start the process as early as possible, so their files can be completed before they begin their classes.