Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001903
- Phone: (620) 366-0000 x000
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
87.98%FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
9:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
28FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$20,256Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
School Map
Baker University (Baker)
1801 N Cottonwood, Iola, KS
Baker University, a nonprofit private institution, offers a variety of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Baldwin City, KS, it resides in a rural setting for students to study in. The school's United Methodist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. Baker has an annual student enrollment of over 3,700.
Areas of study available at Baker include but are not limited to:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Education
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Liberal Arts And Sciences
Students applying for admission are generally asked to submit an application, transcripts, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. Students may take either the ACT or SAT scores to be considered for admissions to Baker. A score between 885 - 1115 on the SAT, or 21 - 25 for the ACT is common among admitted students. This school has an admissions rate of about 92% of which only 31% decided to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found at bakeru.edu.
The cost of undergraduate tuition is around $26,000, but may change from year to year. Students are encouraged to use the school's tuition calculator to better estimate their cost of attendance. The cost of on-campus housing is about $3,800 for the year. This school may offer financial aid for students that qualify by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.
The mascot for Baker is the "Wildcats", and they participate in intercollegiate sports through the NAIA. Athletic programs available may include but not limited to:
- Baseball (NAIA Division I)
- Basketball (NAIA Division I)
- Track & Field (NAIA Division I)
- Football (NAIA Division I)
- Golf (NAIA Division I)
For a complete list of academic programs offered, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please visit the school's website at www.bakeru.edu.
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give you an idea of the applicants Baker accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Total enrollment at Baker University is around 2,800 students. The enrollment breakdown by academic level is 9% enrolling as graduate students and 65% as undergraduate students.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition is estimated to range between $29,000-$35,000 for both in-state and out-of-state students
- Part time students pay in the range of $950 to $1,100 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The table listed below helps break down the types of financial aid students receive and the percent receiving aid, as well as the average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 100% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 100% | $21,237 |
Receiving Student Loans | 70% | $6,790 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Baker University may provide student services including:
- Online classes
- Night and weekend classes available
- Academic counseling for students
- Work study style employment
- Assistance to find work
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Music Program
- * Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation (since 1994)
- Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program
- * Accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (since 1998)
Intercollegiate Athletics
Baker is a Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), with many of the sports being in the NAIA Division I classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Heart of America Athletic Conference)
- Basketball (Heart of America Athletic Conference)
- Track and Field (Heart of America Athletic Conference)
- Football (Heart of America Athletic Conference)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
- Other Sports
- Bowling
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Baker University by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
Business and Marketing Studies
- Business Administration (A, B, M)
- Organizational Leadership (M)
- Accounting (B)
- International Business (B)
Communications and Journalism
- Communications (B)
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Science (B)
Education
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
- Nursing (B)
History
- History (B)
Interdisciplinary Studies
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Social Sciences
- Sociology (B)
- Economics (B)
- Criminology
Visual and Performing Arts
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Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001903
- Phone: (620) 366-0000 x000
- School Homepage