Baker University

Baldwin City, KS

Baker University

Baldwin City, KS

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Tuition & Fees

$39,090

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

75th
23
25th
15
75th
24
25th
16
75th
23
25th
17
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undergraduateRatios

46%

male

54%

female

13

students

1

faculty

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Not Selective

91%

acceptance rate

Accepted 712
Declined 64
Total Received 776
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Private

1,509

undergraduate students

596

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1858, Baker University is a private four-year liberal arts university that is known for its strong programs in Business, Education, and Nursing. It is located on a 36-acre campus in Baldwin City, Kansas—40 miles southwest of Kansas City.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 2,105
Established in 1858
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Methodist

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36-acre campus in Baldwin City (population: 4,644), 15 miles from Lawrence; branch campuses in Kansas City, Topeka, and Wichita and in Lee's Summit, MO. Major airport and train serve Kansas City (50 miles); bus serves Lawrence.

  • Campus Setting: Small town

Baker University
618 Eighth Street
Baldwin City, KS
66006

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
83%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
94%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
21%
Top 1/4
44%
Top 1/2
73%
Bottom 1/2
27%
Bottom 1/4
5%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

75th
23
25th
15
75th
24
25th
16
75th
23
25th
17

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Application deadline (priority deadline) March 15
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Not Selective

91%

acceptance rate

Accepted 712
Declined 64
Total Received 776

Admissions Factors

Required

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Secondary School Record
Secondary School GPA

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies
Completion of college-preparatory program
Recommendations

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

90%

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$19,107

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $33,900
Housing $5,150
Food $5,570
Additional fees $5,190
Books & supplies $1,250
Total $51,060
Average Financial Aid - $19,107
Total with Avg. Aid $31,953

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Financial Aid Office


P: 785 594-4595
jana.parks@bakeru.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Bowling yes yes
Football yes
Golf yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Tennis yes yes
Volleyball yes
Wrestling yes yes

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, dodgeball, flag football, kickball, racquetball, softball, volleyball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
NAIA, Heart of America Athletic Conference

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Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Art Teacher Education yes
Biochemistry yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes yes
Business/Commerce, General yes
Chemistry, General yes
Computer Science yes
Criminology yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Economics, General yes
Education, General yes yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes yes
Educational/Instructional Technology yes yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes
French Language and Literature yes
German Language and Literature yes
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration yes yes
History, General yes
Human Biology yes
International Business/Trade/Commerce yes
International/Globalization Studies yes
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching yes
Mathematics, General yes
Medical/Health Humanities yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes
Music Teacher Education yes
Music, General yes
Nursing Administration yes
Nursing Education yes
Organizational Leadership yes
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies yes
Philosophy yes
Philosophy and Religious Studies, General yes
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching yes
Physics, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Public Health, Other yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes
Religion/Religious Studies yes
Secondary Education and Teaching yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management yes yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business
  2. Education
  3. Exercise Science

Programs Offered

  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Self-designed majors

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-theology
  • Pre-veterinary science

2,105

total students

72%

in-state

28%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

72%

1,509
students

Female
54%
813

Male
46%
696

28%

596
students

Female
66%
393

Male
34%
203

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

63%

945
students

Female
52%
494

Male
48%
451

37%

564
students

Female
57%
319

Male
43%
245

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Student Break-down

2%
Nonresident aliens
7%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
9%
Hispanic/Latino
68%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
4%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.50
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Recommended of Some
Interview Recommended of Some
Standardized test scores Recommended of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Winter: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Minimum transfers must complete

31

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 15
Countries most often represented Australia
Brazil
Germany
Italy
Netherlands
The United Kingdom
Special services offered for international applicants Host family program
Special counselors/advisors

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