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Baker University

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Baldwin City, Kansas 66006-0065

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Known for business — close-knit campus

Baker University is a private institution in Baldwin City with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 950, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.1K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.

59% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $63,855 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $22,500.

Established
1858
Type
Private university
Conference
National Association of

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92%Acceptance
950SAT Avg
1,080Students
12:1Student:Faculty
59%Grad Rate
$63,855Earnings 10yr
$22,500Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Baker University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate92.1%

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 21
1321

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

92.1%

Trend

SAT Avg

950

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$33,900
Room & Board$10,720
Books & Supplies$1,250
Total Cost of Attendance$48,117
Average Net Price$22,500
Median Debt at Graduation$25,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$265

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$18,256
$30–48K$15,729
$48–75K$20,669
$75–110K$24,365
$110K+$27,999

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$22,500

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

5600.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$18,530

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

6

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (61)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,080
Gender Split
52% / 48%
Women / Men
First Generation
36%
Pell Grant Recipients
24%

Race & Ethnicity

White 65%
Black 11%
Hispanic 11%
Asian 1%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate59.4%
Freshman Retention74.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$54,747
8 Years$59,232
10 Years$63,855

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$52,500
Men
$69,300

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

89Low

Estimated from KS state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Kansas Citypop. 500K
40 mi(69 min)
St. Louispop. 290K
269 mi(466 min)
Dallaspop. 1.3M
424 mi(735 min)

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