Baker University

5/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Baldwin City, KS
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#5 Best Private Colleges in Kansas

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Overview

Total enrollment

2,017

Location Baldwin City, Kansas
Website bakeru.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Distant Town
Religious Affiliation United Methodist

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Baker University, located in Baldwin City, Kansas approximately 45 miles southwest of Kansas City, is the oldest four-year university in the state, founded in 1858 by Methodist ministers. The main campus occupies 100 acres featuring a mix of historic limestone buildings and modern facilities, anchored by the notable Parmenter Hall, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. As a private liberal arts institution, Baker maintains selective admission standards and offers undergraduate programs across four schools, with particular emphasis on business, education, and nursing programs. The university houses students in both traditional residence halls and apartment-style living spaces, while competing in the Heart of America Athletic Conference as the Wildcats, with their football program being one of the most established small-college programs in Kansas.

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Ratings

Baker is rated within the lower 44% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

Overall Rating

5 out of 10
Academics

3 out of 10
Resources

5 out of 10
Outcomes

7 out of 10
Value

4 out of 10

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Rankings

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 970/1130
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 18/23
GPA 3.45

Acceptance Rate

94.2%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 25.5%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$35,300

Costs for Baker University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$35,300
Books and Supplies		$1,300
Other Fees		$750
Room and Board		$11,250
Budget for Other Expenses		$4,109
Total One Year Cost		$52,709

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$56,000 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

55% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Baker University are Business, Health Professions, and Education. 66% of students major in Business, 12% in Health Professions, and 5% in Education.