School Information

26.5
Total Enrollment 3,853
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 14 : 1

Baker University

http://www.bakeru.edu
618 Eighth Street, Baldwin City, Kansas 66006-0065
(800) 873-4282

Baker University is committed to assuring student learning and developing confident, competent and responsible contributors to society.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Air Force)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation United Methodist
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Campus Setting Town: Distant
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Baker University, 100.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 44.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $9,895), and 58% receive loans ($9,089 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $6,800.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Baker University is $21,424 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 1,266 people applied to Baker University. Of the applicants, 56.0% were admitted (56.0% male & 56.0% female ) and 36.0% accepted (43.0% male and 31.0% female)

Of the 2,088 undergraduate students at Baker University, 45.0% are part-time. A majority (56.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 75.0% of the 1,765 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     72.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     75.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     40.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     40.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     58.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     54.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone 800-873-4282.
Admissions Office Email admission@bakerU.edu
Admissions Office Address P.O. Box 65 Baldwin City, KS 66006
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.bakeru.edu/baldwin/prospective-students/admissions/transfer-students
Admissions Website http://www.bakeru.edu/baldwin/prospective-students/admissions
Application Website http://www.bakeru.edu/admissions/undergraduate-programs-baldwin-city

In order to be accepted to Baker University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 453
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 575
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 433
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 563
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 21
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 26
ACT English (25th Percentile) 20
ACT English (75th Percentile) 26
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 19
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 26
 
Baker University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Biological and biomedical sciences 12
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 9
Molecular Biology 1
Wildlife Biology 2
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 95 223 335
Accounting 1
Business Administration and Management, General 95 171 335
Business/Commerce, General 43
International Business/Trade/Commerce 7
Management Information Systems, General 1
Communication, journalism, and related programs 13
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 3
Mass Communication/Media Studies 10
Computer and information sciences and support services 4
Computer Science 2
Information Science/Studies 2
Education 20 433 8
Art Teacher Education 0
Education, General 347
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 82 8
Elementary Education and Teaching 12
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 3
Music Teacher Education 5
Secondary Education and Teaching 0
Special Education and Teaching, General 4
English language and literature/letters 5
English Language and Literature, General 5
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 5
French Language and Literature 0
German Language and Literature 1
Spanish Language and Literature 4
Health professions and related clinical sciences 78
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 78
History 7
History, General 7
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 46
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 46
Mathematics and statistics 5
Mathematics, General 5
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 4 18
International/Global Studies 2
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 2
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution 18
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 16
Health and Physical Education, General 4
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 12
Philosophy and religious studies 2
Philosophy 1
Religion/Religious Studies 1
Physical sciences 4
Chemistry, General 1
Physics, General 3
Psychology 10
Psychology, General 10
Social sciences 10
Economics, General 1
Political Science and Government, General 4
Sociology 5
Visual and performing arts 3
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 0
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 2
Fine/Studio Arts, General 1
Music, General 0
 
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