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Baker University

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Town: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 576
Religious affiliation Methodism
Student to faculty ratio 12 to 1
Acceptance rate 99%
Students retention rate 67%
On-time graduation rate 62%

Located in Baldwin City, Kansas, Baker U is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 99% indicates that Baker U is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Baker University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Baker U emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Baker U is 67% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Kansas is 75%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Baker U do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

99.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$31,700

Cost of attendance at Baker University in 2022 for students from Kansas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Kansas's average $7,489
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$31,700

Cost of attendance at Baker University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Kansas's average $17,865
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Baker University received on average $21,124 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$21,124
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 60 27% $4,598 $275,909
Other Federal Grant 60 27% $5,169 $310,159
State Grant/Scholarships 90 41% $2,615 $235,325
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 219 100% $18,633 $4,080,615
Total Grant & Scholarships 219 100% $21,124 $4,626,099

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Baker University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Baker University students is 62.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 65.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 57.8%.

62.1%

  • asian 100.0% 2 students
  • African American 28.6% 4 students
  • white 64.5% 80 students
  • unknown 75.0% 6 students
  • hawaiian 100.0% 2 students
  • hispanic 46.7% 7 students
  • International Students 100.0% 5 students
  • Mixed Race 60.0% 6 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Heart of America Athletic Conference
  • Baseball Heart of America Athletic Conference
  • Basketball Heart of America Athletic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Heart of America Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NAIA
    National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

Baker University provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Baker University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)