Overview
Founded in 1858, Baker University is a private institution affiliated with the United Methodist Church. The campus is a registered arboretum and based in the rural town of Baldwin City, Kansas. Popular majors include sociology, sport and fitness management, and kinesiology and exercise science. No classes are held during weekly chapel services.
Acceptance Rate:
92%
Average Net Price:
$22,879
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.4
Average ACT Composite
23
Average SAT Composite
1131
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $33,800 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $33,800 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $10,720 |
| Books and Supplies | $1250 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
85%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
23%
Average Aid Per Year
$23,294
23%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,325
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$20,566
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
40%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$3132
28%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,325
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$2,980,935
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$3,925,133
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
67%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,855
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$19,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$248
Students receiving federal loans
66%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,471
Average Other Loans Per Year
$13,208
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- United Methodist
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
776
Students Applied
91%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
45
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
6%
Submitting ACT
1%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 23
Average SAT Composite: 1131
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.4
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
2,105
Total Number of Undergrads
1,509
0
100
50%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
62%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
13:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
51
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
26
Countries Represented
22
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
36%
Student Organizations
75
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
83%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
81%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Wildcats
School Colors
orange
Varsity Athletics Association
NAIA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Heart of America Athletic Conference
Total Male Athletes
320
Total Female Athletes
177
Intramural Sports
7
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Cheerleading-Dance Team
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Wrestling
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Cheerleading-Dance Team
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
Baker University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$59,500
Top 5 Cities
Kansas City
Detroit
Lawrence
Topeka
Wichita
Top 5 Employers
Sprint
Baker University
Cerner Corporation
Stormont Vail Health
Farmers Insurance
Top 5 Sectors
Operations
Business Development
Education
Sales
Information Technology
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$19,500
Loan Default Rate
4%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$248
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingI am learning so much not only about the course materials, but also how to grow up and take control of my own future.
Eldina from Saint Louis, MO
Baker is amazing. Everyone is nice and helpful. The teachers are especially amazing because you can definitely tell that they are there for the students.
Heather
Baker University is your home away from home. It is the best kept secret in Kansas. I am so lucky to be attending this fine institution of higher learning.
Brittany from Gardner, KS
I feel like everyday at Baker is a learning experience, I am always learning new things in and out of the classroom. The teachers and staff have a way of encouraging me to learn not only the assigned material, but to discover learning beyond the pages and into real life experiences.
Rachel from Lawrence, KS
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