Cost varies significantly by family income. Use the breakdown below to estimate your net price.
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What You'll Pay at Friends University
Select your family income to see your estimated cost
The Cost Formula
Tuition
$34K
+
Room
$11K
+
Books
$1,500
=
Sticker Price
$50,482
$34K+$11K+$1,500=$50,482
Your Family Income
Sticker
$50,482
−
Your Aid
$24,965
=
Net Price
$25,517
All Income Levels
Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
Friends University Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Summary
Cost Category
Amount
Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price)
$50,482
Tuition and Fees
$34,192
Room and Board
$11,295
Books and Supplies
$1,500
Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships)
-$22,767
Average Net Price (What Families Pay)
$27,715
Friends University Net Price by Family Income Level
Family Income
Net Price
$0–30k
$21,714
$30–48k
$23,992
$48–75k
$25,517
$75–110k
$29,377
$110k+
$31,471
Understanding Your Aid Package
Friends University has a sticker price of $50,482 per year, but most students pay significantly less after financial aid. The actual cost depends heavily on your family's income level.
Key Facts
Sticker price: $50,482/year
Average aid: $22,767 in grants & scholarships
$48–75K families pay: ~$25,517/year
Low-income families: Pay ~$21,714/year
30% of students receive Pell Grants
Financial Aid Profile
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30%
Pell Grant Recipients
Lower-income students receiving federal aid
🎓
36%
First-Generation Students
Parents without bachelor's degree
Get personalized cost estimates and assess whether borrowing makes sense.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Typical Debt
Median Student Debt$25,000
Range (25th–75th)$8,250 – $29,000
Median Parent PLUS Loans$15,000
Debt Manageability
0.43x
Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
3-Year Default Rate0.0%
Return on Investment
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Median Earnings (10yr)
$52,113
Earnings Growth
+21%
6 → 10 years post-graduation
Value Added
+$1,030
63th percentile among peers
Earnings Range (10yr post-graduation)
$34,181
25th %ile
$78,208
75th %ile
Frequently Asked Questions about Friends University Cost & Financial Aid
Friends University's published tuition is $50,482 per year. However, after financial aid, the average student pays $25,517—a difference of $24,965.
Families earning under $30,000 pay an average net price of $21,714 at Friends University. 30% of students receive Pell Grants.
Friends University offers merit-based scholarships for academic achievement, in addition to need-based financial aid. Contact the financial aid office for specific scholarship opportunities.
The median debt for Friends University graduates is $25,000, resulting in estimated monthly payments of $265 over 10 years.
Even families earning over $110,000 pay an average net price of $31,471 at Friends University—still $19,011 less than the sticker price. Most families qualify for some form of aid.
