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Baker University (Baker)
- 618 Eighth Street
- Baldwin City, KS 66006
- OPEID College Code: 00190300
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- General Phone: (800) 873-4282
- President: Dr. Patricia N. Long
- Website: www.bakeru.edu
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Other Academic Year
- Highest Degree: Doctoral Degree
- Local Area: Town Fringe
- Student Enrollment: 3,959
- College Alias: Baker, BU, Baker U
- College Mascot: Wildcats
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Must Complete Preparation at Another Institution Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Air Force
- Religious Affiliation
- United Methodist
- Mission Statement
- Baker University as a community is committed to assuring student learning, acquisition of life skills, and developing confident, competent and responsible contributors to society.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Baker Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, No Graduate Coexistence
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
- Size Classification Very Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.bakeru.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2006
- Graduate Application Fee: $45.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2006
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 497 | 636 | 1,133 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 276 (56%) | 421 (66%) | 697 (62%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 100 (36%) | 136 (32%) | 236 (34%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2006
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 31 | 13% |
| ACT ® Exam | 228 | 97% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2006
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 440 | 545 |
| SAT ® Math | 475 | 620 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 20 | 26 |
| ACT ® English | 20 | 26 |
| ACT ® Math | 19 | 25 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 92%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 71% | 25% | 51% | 92% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $11,054 | $5,428 | $4,913 | $13,636 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Number in Default | 23 | 14 | 12 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,556 | 1,185 | 1,054 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $18,830 | $17,580 | $16,560 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $18,830 | $17,580 | $16,560 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,150 | $5,850 | $5,630 |
| Other Expenses | $4,400 | $3,630 | $3,600 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $30,580 | $28,260 | $26,790 |
| Out of State | $30,580 | $28,260 | $26,790 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $20,030 | $18,780 | $17,560 |
| Out of State | $20,030 | $18,780 | $17,560 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $20,030 | $18,780 | $17,560 |
| Out of State | $20,030 | $18,780 | $17,560 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 3,959 Undergraduate: 2,037 Graduate: 1,922
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,446 Female: 2,513
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 778 Female: 1,259
- Graduate Gender Male: 668 Female: 1,254
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,389 Part-Time: 2,570
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,098 Part-Time: 939
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 291 Part-Time: 1,631
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 14 | 0.4% |
| American Indian | 42 | 1% |
| Black | 294 | 7% |
| Asian | 52 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 121 | 3% |
| White | 3,070 | 78% |
| Unknown | 366 | 9% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 12 | 0.3% |
| Ages 18-19 | 422 | 11% |
| Ages 20-21 | 423 | 11% |
| Ages 22-24 | 337 | 9% |
| Ages 25-29 | 851 | 21% |
| Ages 30-34 | 600 | 15% |
| Ages 35-39 | 436 | 11% |
| Ages 40-49 | 582 | 15% |
| Ages 50-65 | 252 | 6% |
| Age Over 65 | 3 | 0.08% |
| Age Uknown | 41 | 1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 728 | 313 | 415 |
| Faculty Status | 72 | 72 | - |
| Tenured Faculty | 45 | 45 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 419 | 72 | 347 |
| Primarily Instruction | 419 | 72 | 347 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 49 | 49 | - |
| Other Professionals | 108 | 76 | 32 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 152 | 116 | 36 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 66 | 57 | 9 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 69 | 42 | 27 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $50,907 (72) | $51,914 (41) | $49,575 (31) |
| Professor | $58,948 (23) | $60,243 (14) | $56,933 (9) |
| Associate Professor | $49,484 (26) | $50,177 (14) | $48,676 (12) |
| Assistant Professor | $44,474 (23) | $44,815 (13) | $44,030 (10) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $50,907 (72) | $51,914 (41) | $49,575 (31) |
| Professor | $58,948 (23) | $60,243 (14) | $56,933 (9) |
| Associate Professor | $49,484 (26) | $50,177 (14) | $48,676 (12) |
| Assistant Professor | $44,474 (23) | $44,815 (13) | $44,030 (10) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $1,487,393 | $1,080,269 | $407,124 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 73% | 27% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 389 | 257 | 132 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 371 | 246 | 125 |
| Baseball | 57 | 57 | - |
| Basketball | 29 | 12 | 17 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 50 | 24 | 26 |
| Football | 101 | 101 | - |
| Golf | 22 | 15 | 7 |
| Soccer | 81 | 41 | 40 |
| Softball | 15 | - | 15 |
| Tennis | 15 | 7 | 8 |
| Volleyball | 19 | - | 19 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $40,068 | $31,904 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $6,990 | $2,831 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 49 | 29 | 20 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Football | 13 | 13 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 12 | 12 | - |
| Golf | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 78%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 59% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 53% |
| Female | 63% |
| By Race | |
| American Indian | 60% |
| Black | 67% |
| Asian | 50% |
| Hispanic | 33% |
| White | 58% |
| Unknown | 100% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 40% |
| 5 Years | 57% |
| 6 Years | 59% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Robbery | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 | - |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Burglary | 1 | - |
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