Friends University Demographics & Diversity Overview

46%
Minority Students
55%
Female Students
4%
International
27
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
53.2%(1,121)
Hispanic
18.7%(395)
African American
9.9%(209)
Asian
4.0%(84)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%(11)
Pacific Islander
0.3%(6)
Two or More Races
7.6%(160)
Unknown
5.8%(123)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color46%
Total Enrollment3,541
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 55% female students and 45% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
44.6%(961)
Women
55.4%(1,195)

Gender Statistics

Men961

27% of total enrollment

Women1,195

34% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Friends University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 37% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 6% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
27.9%(406)
18-19
28.7%(418)
20-21
25.5%(372)
22-24
8.4%(122)
25+
9.5%(138)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.7%(8)
22-24
17.1%(80)
25+
81.2%(379)

Age Diversity Insights

37%

Traditional Age (18-21)

6%

Non-Traditional (25+)

39%

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 52% in-state residents, 44% out-of-state students, and 4% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
52.2%(129)
Out-of-State
43.7%(108)
International
4.0%(10)

Regional Representation

In-State129

52% of student body

Out-of-State108

44% of student body

International10

4% of student body

States Represented

27 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

46%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

55%

Female Students

Global Reach

4%

International

Age Diversity

6%

Non-Traditional Age