Friends University

🇺🇸 United States of America 4-Year University

Global #5475 United States of America #1296

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Institution Info

Founded: 1898
Type: 4-Year University
Students: 1,671 students
Faculty: 375
Endowment: $52.2M
Website: http://www.friends.edu

About

Friends University is a higher education institution in United States of America, founded in 1898. It is an established higher education institution. The university has approximately 1,671 students, an endowment of $52.2M.

Rankings

Source	Year	Rank	Score
UNIRANKS	2026	UniRanks #5475 · Ranked	45,42

Research Output via OpenAlex

h-index

1,418

Citations

231

Publications

i10-index

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Friends University's global ranking?

Friends University is ranked #5,475 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within United States of America, it holds the #1296 position.

When was Friends University founded?

Friends University was founded in 1898, making it 128 years old. It is one of the established institutions in United States of America.

How many students attend Friends University?

Friends University has a student body of approximately 1,671 students. The student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 4:1.

What is Friends University's research output?

Friends University has produced 231 research publications with 1,418 total citations and an h-index of 21, according to OpenAlex data.

What is Friends University's endowment?

Friends University has an endowment of approximately $52.2M USD. University endowments fund financial aid, research, faculty positions, and campus development.