Friends University
Higher EducationKansas, United States501-1000 Employees
Friends University is a higher education institution based in Wichita, Kansas. It emphasizes a student-centered approach, providing prompt, personal attention to student concerns and treating learners as individuals rather than numbers. The university aims to foster transformational learning through personal growth and achievement within a welcoming community, helping students belong and go further in their academic and personal pursuits. As part of its ongoing development, Friends University has received several recognitions in 2025 and 2026, including being named a Military Friendly School for 2026–2027 and being highlighted by local media as among the best colleges in Wichita. In 2026 the institution expanded its program portfolio through a partnership with the Dauphin Island Sea Lab to offer a conservation science degree. The campus is described as mid-sized, and its online and professional programs have attracted national attention, with courses such as cybersecurity ranked among top programs in Kansas for 2026.