ACCEPTANCE RATE
92.1%
More selective than 13% of listed universities.
SelectiveAccessible
Private University
Baker University
Founded in 1858 as the first university in Kansas, Baker University offers a supportive community with rigorous academics and historic landmarks. As a private nonprofit institution affiliated with the United Methodist Church, it provides flexible learning options including on-campus, online, and nursing programs.
Baldwin City, KSrural, distant
92.1%ACCEPTANCE
$23,410AVG NET PRICE
59%GRAD RATE
1,945STUDENTS
University data profileIPEDS 2023
THE SIGNATURE
Baker University Report Card
Explore university facts, programs, and campus life at a glance.
Baker University is a four-year private nonprofit college located in Baldwin City, Kansas. Established as the state's first university, the institution combines a storied history dating back to 1858 with a modern focus on student success and career preparation. The campus features historic buildings, including structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places, set within a parklike arboretum environment.
Academically, the university is organized into four schools that offer programs in education, nursing, professional studies, and arts and sciences. Students benefit from small class sizes and strong faculty relationships designed to foster personal growth and deep engagement with their coursework. The institution emphasizes a liberal arts foundation alongside specialized training in fields such as business, computer science, health care, and fine and performing arts.
Beyond the classroom, Baker University provides a comprehensive student experience that includes campus life, residential housing, and extensive athletic programs. The surrounding area offers a quiet setting conducive to study while maintaining access to broader regional opportunities. With a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and faith-based values, the university seeks to help students discover their purpose before graduation.
AT A GLANCE
TypePrivateFour or more years
Settingrural, distant
Calendarsemester
Religious affiliationUnited Methodist
GETTING IN
Admissions
Baker University welcomes applicants from across the country with an acceptance rate of 92.1 percent. Prospective students can apply for campus, online, or nursing programs through dedicated admissions channels that cater to various learning preferences and backgrounds.
Source: IPEDS 2023
APPLICATION FEE
No application fee.
WHAT IT COSTS
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker price tells you little — net price after aid is what most families actually pay.
Source: IPEDS 2023
IN-STATE TUITION & FEES
$33,800/yr
Out-of-state: $33,800/yr.
Net price by income band
$18,256$0–$30,000
$15,729$30,001–$48,000
$20,669$48,001–$75,000
$24,365$75,001–$110,000
$27,999$110,001+
AVERAGE NET PRICE AFTER AID
$23,410/yr
▼ 6% since 2020-2163% receive grants or scholarships
Average grant or scholarship aid $14,101.
IN THE CLASSROOM
Academics
The university offers forty-three undergraduate majors across four schools including education, nursing, professional studies, and arts and sciences. Programs span diverse fields such as business leadership, computer science technology, social sciences, natural sciences, mathematics, humanities, health care, fine and performing arts, communications, and nursing.
Source: IPEDS 2023
Student–faculty ratio
12:1
6-year graduation rate
59%
▲ 3 pts since 2016
First-year retention
74%
Median across 34 institutions in our national dataset: 89%.
Bachelor-level fields offered
43
Bachelor-level fields reported as offered in IPEDS
MOST POPULAR FIELDS OF STUDY
Share of bachelor's degree completions, not of all enrolled students.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.22.9%
Business/Commerce, General.13.9%
Business Administration and Management, General.13.2%
Exercise Science and Kinesiology.8.7%
Psychology, General.7.6%
Elementary Education and Teaching.4.5%
CAMPUS LIFE
Campus & Housing
Reported capacity of institution-controlled housing and campus setting. Capacity does not indicate how many students currently live in university housing.
University-controlled housing capacity
576
Includes institution-controlled housing; it may extend beyond campus.
Setting
rural, distant
AFTER GRADUATION
Student outcomes
Earnings and employment of former students after entering the university.
Source: College Scorecard 2025
Median earnings · 10 yrs after entry
$63,855
Median earnings of former students working and not enrolled, ten years after entry.
Working after 10 yrs
93.4%
Share of former students working and not enrolled, ten years after entry.
Earning more than a high-school graduate
86.2%
86.2% of former students earn above the Scorecard high-school earnings threshold, ten years after entry.
Data Sources: U.S. Department of Education IPEDS, National Center for Education Statistics, and College Scorecard. University Apartments is not affiliated with Baker University.