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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
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Other Academic Year
  • Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research
  • Local Area: Distant Town
  • Student Enrollment: 3,853
  • College Alias: Baker, BU
  • College Mascot: Wildcats
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Baker University - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    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.
Accreditation
  • North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    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
 
 
 
Baker University Campus Map
 
    Admission Fees Fall 2009
  • 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 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants5796871,266
Number Granted Admission (%)322 (56%)384 (56%)706 (56%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)137 (43%)120 (31%)257 (36%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam187%
ACT ® Exam24696%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading453575
SAT ® Math433563
SAT ® Writing--
 
ACT ® Composite2126
ACT ® English2026
ACT ® Math1926
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
    Financial Aid Links and Information
  • Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 100%
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving74%32%62%100%
Avg Amount Receiving$7,584$4,236$2,419$11,339
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)2.7%2.0%1.4%
Number in Default332623
Number in Repayment1,2011,2801,556
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$21,130$19,965$18,830
In-State Tuition and Fees$21,130$19,965$18,830
Out of State Tuition and Fees$21,130$19,965$18,830
Books and Supplies$1,200$1,200$1,200
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$6,800$6,370$6,150
Other Expenses$4,550$4,510$4,400
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$33,680$32,045$30,580
In-State$33,680$32,045$30,580
Out of State$33,680$32,045$30,580
Off Campus
In-District$22,330$21,165$20,030
In-State$22,330$21,165$20,030
Out of State$22,330$21,165$20,030
Off Campus with Family
In-District$22,330$21,165$20,030
In-State$22,330$21,165$20,030
Out of State$22,330$21,165$20,030
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 AssociateBachelorMasterDoctor
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology Degree-9--
Molecular Biology Degree-1--
Wildlife Biology Degree-2--
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting Degree-1--
Business Administration Degree95171335-
Commerce Degree-43--
International Business Degree-7--
Management Information Systems Degree-1--
 
Communications and Journalism
Communication Degree-3--
Media Studies Degree-10--
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Science Degree-2--
Information Science Studies Degree-2--
 
Education
Art Teacher Education Degree----
Education Degree--347-
Education Administration Degree--82-
Elementary Education Degree-12--
Music Teacher Education Degree-5--
Secondary Education Degree----
Special Education Teaching Degree--4-
Middle School Education Degree-3--
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature Degree-5--
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
French Language and Literature Degree----
German Language and Literature Degree-1--
Spanish Language and Literature Degree-4--
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Nursing Degree-78--
 
History
History Degree-7--
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Global Studies Degree-2--
Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Degree-2--
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution Degree--18-
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Liberal Arts, Other Degree--46-
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics Degree-5--
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy Degree-1--
Religious Studies Degree-1--
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry Degree-1--
Physics Degree-3--
 
Psychology
Psychology Degree-10--
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Health and Physical Education Degree-4--
Kinesiology and Exercise Science Degree-12--
 
Social Sciences
Economics Degree-1--
Political Science Degree-4--
Sociology Degree-5--
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Art History Degree----
Drama Degree-2--
Fine Studio Arts Degree-1--
Music Degree----
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 3,853
    • Undergraduate: 2,088 Graduate: 1,765
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 1,504 Female: 2,349
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 904 Female: 1,184
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 600 Female: 1,165
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 1,586 Part-Time: 2,267
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 1,142 Part-Time: 946
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 444 Part-Time: 1,321
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien70.2%
American Indian391%
Black3098%
Asian612%
Hispanic1063%
White2,95877%
Unknown37310%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18642%
Ages 18-1942611%
Ages 20-2142211%
Ages 22-2438110%
Ages 25-2987123%
Ages 30-3459115%
Ages 35-3942311%
Ages 40-4947212%
Ages 50-651905%
Age Over 6540.1%
Age Unknown90.2%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees761275486
Faculty Status7272-
Tenured Faculty4444-
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service49172419
Primarily Instruction49172419
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial4444-
Other Professionals1016140
Technical and/or Paraprofessional1259827
Clerical And Secretarial59509
Service and/or Maintenance523418
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$52,343 (72)$53,918 (41)$50,260 (31)
Professor$60,855 (24)$63,040 (13)$58,273 (11)
Associate Professor$51,514 (21)$52,727 (12)$49,896 (9)
Assistant Professor$46,334 (24)$47,560 (15)$44,290 (9)
Instructor$38,133 (3)$45,000 (1)$34,700 (2)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$52,343 (72)$53,918 (41)$50,260 (31)
Professor$60,855 (24)$63,040 (13)$58,273 (11)
Associate Professor$51,514 (21)$52,727 (12)$49,896 (9)
Assistant Professor$46,334 (24)$47,560 (15)$44,290 (9)
Instructor$38,133 (3)$45,000 (1)$34,700 (2)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$2,209,296$1,602,681$606,615
Ratio (%)100%73%27%
 
Participants
All Athletes521361160
Unduplicated Athletes447305142
Baseball3434-
Basketball321616
All Track Combined1438855
Football117117-
Golf22166
Soccer683632
Softball14-14
Tennis1688
Volleyball21-21
Wrestling4646-
Bowling8-8
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$42,451$31,056
Assistant Coaches-$6,819$3,367
 
Coaches
All Coaches513120
Baseball22-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches11-
Basketball532
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches321
All Track Combined633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Football1313-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches1212-
Golf422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Soccer633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Softball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Tennis633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Volleyball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Wrestling22-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches11-
Bowling1-1
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches---
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 75%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 40%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students54%
 
By Gender
Male51%
Female57%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien-
American Indian100%
Black29%
Asian100%
Hispanic80%
White55%
Unknown50%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less36%
5 Years53%
6 Years54%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Burglary-1
On Campus
Robbery5-
Aggravated Assault1-
Burglary-1
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009

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