Baker University

Baldwin City, KS

Baker University

Baldwin City, KS

Tuition & Fees

$30,670

$30,670

not including room and board

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

composite english math
30-36
12%
24-29
21%
18-23
59%
12-17
8%
30-36
6%
24-29
37%
18-23
45%
12-17
12%
30-36
7%
24-29
29%
18-23
60%
12-17
4%
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undergraduateRatios

50%

male

50%

female

1

teacher

11

students

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Not Selective

87%

acceptance rate

Accepted 738
Declined + 101
Total Received 839
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Private (nonprofit)

1,135

undergraduate students

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business
  2. Education
  3. Exercise Science
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Codes

SAT 6031
ACT 1386

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Location

School Facts

Baker, founded in 1858, is a church-affiliated, liberal arts university. Its 36-acre campus is located in Baldwin City, 40 miles southwest of Kansas City.

Public/private Private (nonprofit)
Campus Enrollment 1,135
Established in 1858
Coeducational Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Religious affiliation Methodist
Accredited by •  ACBSP (Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs)
•  CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education)
•  HLC Higher Learning Commission
•  NASM (National Association of Schools of Music)
•  NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education)

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Baldwin City, KS

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.

Baker University
618 Eighth Street
Baldwin City, KS 66006

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
83%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
94%
Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

Greek Life

 
4 fraternities 39% of male students
 
4 sororities 43% of female students
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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%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

composite english math
30-36
12%
24-29
21%
18-23
59%
12-17
8%
30-36
6%
24-29
37%
18-23
45%
12-17
12%
30-36
7%
24-29
29%
18-23
60%
12-17
4%

Admissions Facts

Application fee
Common application accepted no
Application deadline March 15 (priority deadline)
School has early decision program no
School has early action program no
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Recommended
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required
SAT Subject Tests Not used

Not Selective

87%

acceptance rate

Accepted 738
Declined + 101
Total Received 839

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Secondary school record
Standardized test scores

Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Geographical residence
Interview
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

Not Considered

Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency

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Admissions Contact

Sydney Doster
Director of Admissions
P: 785 594-8325
F: 785 594-8353
admission@bakeru.edu

Financial Aid

85%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$24,639.00

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $30,170
Room $3,950
Board $4,180
Additional fees $500
Books & supplies $1,200
Total $40,000
Average Financial Aid - $24,639
Total with Avg. Aid $15,361

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $1,342,970
State $550,199
Institutional $1,352,768
Other external
Total $3,245,937

Non-need-based

Federal $1,868
State $11,072
Institutional $5,501,338
Other external $1,019,226
Total $6,533,504

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Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Institution's own financial aid form

Financial Aid Office

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

Financial Aid Officer

Jana Parks
Director of Financial Aid
jana.parks@bakeru.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
baseball
basketball
bowling
cheerleading
cross-country
football
golf
soccer
softball
tennis
track and field (indoor)
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball
wrestling

Intramural/Recreational Sports

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

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Athletic Directors

Nate Houser (men's)
Athletic Director
email

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
NAIA, Heart of America Athletic Conference
Mascot
Wildcats
School colors
orange

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Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting
Art Education
Art History
Biochemistry
Biology
Business
Chemistry
Communication Studies
Computer Science
Economics
Elementary Education
English
Exercise Science
French
German
Health Humanities
History
Human Biology
International Business
International Studies
Mass Media
Mathematics
Middle Level Teacher Education
Middle-Level Mathematics Education
Music
Music Education
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physics
Pre-Nursing
Psychology
Public Health
Religious Studies
Secondary Education
Sociology
Spanish
Speech Communications
Sports Administration
Studio Art
Theatre
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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

1,135

total students

72%

in-state

28%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

100%

1,135
students

Female
50%
573

Male
50%
562

Not reported

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

74%

851
students

Female
50%
418

Male
50%
433

26%

284
students

Female
55%
155

Male
45%
129

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Student Break-down

2%
Nonresident aliens
6%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
7%
Hispanic/Latino
53%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
5%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

91%

Transfer applicants accepted

71%

Applicants accepted who enroll

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 Deadlines

Fall: rolling

Winter: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Minimum transfers must complete

31

semester hours

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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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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

International Student Contact

Anna McCullough
Assistant Director of International and Transfer Recruitment
785-594-8458
anna.mccullough@bakeru.edu

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