Friends University Demographics & Diversity Overview

46%
Minority Students
53%
Female Students
4%
International
23
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Friends University has a diverse student body with 46% students of color and 4% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
52.3%(647)
Hispanic
19.9%(246)
African American
11.2%(139)
Asian
2.4%(30)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%(5)
Pacific Islander
0.3%(4)
Two or More Races
8.2%(102)
Unknown
5.2%(64)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color46%
Total Enrollment1,724
International Students4%

Cultural Engagement

Friends University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Friends University has a gender distribution of 53% female students and 47% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
46.8%(598)
Women
53.2%(680)

Gender Statistics

Men598

35% of total enrollment

Women680

39% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Friends University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 59% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 12% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
18.7%(239)
18-19
35.1%(449)
20-21
23.4%(299)
22-24
10.3%(132)
25+
12.4%(159)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.9%(4)
22-24
15.5%(69)
25+
83.6%(373)

Age Diversity Insights

59%

Traditional Age (18-21)

12%

Non-Traditional (25+)

26%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Friends University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 4% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 47% in-state residents, 49% out-of-state students, and 4% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
47.3%(123)
Out-of-State
48.8%(127)
International
3.8%(10)

Regional Representation

In-State123

47% of student body

Out-of-State127

49% of student body

International10

4% of student body

States Represented

23 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

46%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

53%

Female Students

Global Reach

4%

International

Age Diversity

12%

Non-Traditional Age