Baker University: Review & Facts

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Baker University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 2,105 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1858 and is the only college located in Baldwin City, Kansas.

Baker University is affiliated with United Methodist Church.

Academic Offerings

At Baker University you can obtain your associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered

50

Baker University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 50 majors. The most popular concentrations are Business, Management, Education, Nursing, and Occupational Therapy. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. However, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Baker University is high at 80% (well above Kansas average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention

80%

Good

The graduation rate at Baker University is average - 62%.

Student to faculty ratio at Baker University is pretty good - 13:1. Find out more information about instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are extremely high - $31,700 per year. The additional fees at Baker University not covered by tuition are around $600; this makes it a total of $32,300 annually.

Read the details about Baker University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate

92%

Easy

According to recent data, 776 applications were submitted and 712 were accepted, so it is very easy to be accepted at this school.

The college will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Check the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Baker University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price

$4,100

Medium

Baker University offers a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Baker University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade

D+

Unsafe

Baker University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 600 students, which provides a good on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low -- about $4,100 a year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Baker University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available

Yes

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Baker University seems to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Baker University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Baker University
615 Dearborn Street
Baldwin City, Kansas
66006-0065, USA