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Baker University campus

🇺🇸 USA · Kansas

Baker University

  • Private
  • Rural
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
94.2%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹33,15,799Out-of-state
Students
1,100Undergraduates
Students per teacher
12Student to faculty

About

Baker University is a private university in Baldwin City, Kansas, United States. Founded in 1858, it was the first four-year university in Kansas and is affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Baker University is made up of four schools. The College of Arts and Sciences and the undergraduate courses in the School of Education (SOE) are located on the campus in Baldwin City. The School of Professional and Graduate Studies (SPGS) and the graduate branch of the SOE serve nontraditional students on campuses in Overland Park, Kansas, and online. The School of Nursing, which is operated in partnership with Stormont Vail Health in Topeka, offers a Bachelor of Science in nursing (BSN) and an online Master of Science in nursing (MSN). Enrollment in all four schools has grown to a student population of more than 3,000, with about 900 students on the Baldwin City campus.

Admissions planning estimate

94.2% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 59.2%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 92.1%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 92.1% (839/911; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

94 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 996
Offered a place 938
Enrolled 238

25.4% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

ACT composite18-22
136

What a year costs

₹44,94,646 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹33,15,799
  • Housing₹10,56,735
  • Books & supplies₹1,22,112
Sticker price ₹44,94,646
After aid (average) ₹23,76,573

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹33,15,799
Out-of-state ₹33,15,799

Average aid awarded: ₹8,36,840 a year.

Outcomes and support

65.8%
Retention
57.8%
Graduation
75%
Get financial aid
32%
From out of state

One teacher for every 12 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 65.5%
Hispanic 11.5%
African American 9.7%
Multiracial 4.7%
Native American 1.6%
Asian 1.4%
Unknown 1.2%
Pacific Islander 0.3%

1 programme

  • Bachelor's

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biologybachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Business/Commerce, Generalbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Criminologybachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Economicsbachelor
Education, Generalbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanitiesbachelor
Historybachelor
Human Biologybachelor
International Businessbachelor
International/Globalization Studiesbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherbachelor
Musicbachelor
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studiesbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Generalbachelor
Physicsbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Healthbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Religion/Religious Studiesbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate94.19%
Total Applicants996
Admitted Applicants938
Enrolled Applicants238
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementConsidered if submitted
Recommendations RequiredConsidered if submitted
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

ACT Composite 25th %18
ACT Composite 75th %22

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹33,15,799
Out-of-State Tuition₹33,15,799
Average Housing Cost₹10,56,735
Books & Supplies₹1,22,112
Average Net Price₹23,76,573
Students Receiving Aid75%
Average Aid Awarded₹8,36,840
Out-of-State Students32%

Student Body Diversity

African American9.73%
Asian1.36%
Hispanic11.45%
White65.45%
Multiracial4.73%
Native American1.64%
Pacific Islander0.27%
International4.18%
Unknown Race1.18%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingRural
Years4
Graduation Rate57.79%
Retention Rate65.8%
Student/Faculty Ratio12:1
Total Undergraduates1100

Contact

Street AddressPO Box 65
ZIP Code66006
Phone(785) 594-8325
Websitehttps://www.bakeru.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/