Baker University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Baker University is a private research university in Baldwin City, Kansas, enrolling about 1,100 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 94.19% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $63,855 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $35,300
- 2024 Average Net Price: $25,301 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 94.19% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,100 87.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 57.79%
- Carnegie Classification: Doctoral/Professional Universities
- First-Generation Students: 36.3%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 4.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 2.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 23.2%
- Average SAT Score: 950
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,081
- Applicants (IPEDS): 911
- Room & Board: $11,250 annual estimate
Baker University: what the data shows
Common questions about Baker University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Baker University?
Baker University is located in Baldwin City, KS (ZIP 66006-0065).
Is Baker University public or private?
Baker University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Baker University cost?
Published tuition: $35,300.
Average net price after aid: $25,301.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $21,057 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $18,530 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $23,470 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $27,166 |
| $110,001+ | $30,800 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $141,200.
How hard is it to get into Baker University?
Admission rate: 94.19%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 950 and midpoint ACT 21.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Baker University?
Total enrollment: 1,100 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 2,081 students.
Graduate enrollment: 487 students.
About 87% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Baker University?
150%-time completion rate: 57.79%.
First-year retention: 65.8%.
What do graduates of Baker University earn?
Median earnings: $54,747 six years after entry; $63,855 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $25,000.
25.74% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Baker University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (113 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (56 completions)
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General (44 completions)
- Education, General (34 completions)
- Business/Commerce, General (23 completions)
- Psychology, General (18 completions)
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management (16 completions)
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology (13 completions)
- Organizational Leadership (9 completions)
- Higher Education/Higher Education Administration (8 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Baker University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 94.19%; completion rate 57.79%; median earnings $63,855 at 10 years; net price $25,301. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$35,300
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Baker University was $35,300.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$25,301
2024 Value
In 2024 Baker University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,301.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$101,204 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$25,301 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$141,200 4-Year Tuition
$11,250 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,300 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$47,850 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$191,400 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Baker University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
25.74% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
44.34% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Baker University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Baker University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $25,580 | $25,580 | $18,100 |
| 2014 | $26,370 | $26,370 | $16,333 |
| 2015 | $27,160 | $27,160 | $21,249 |
| 2016 | $28,030 | $28,030 | $21,224 |
| 2017 | $28,960 | $28,960 | $21,289 |
| 2018 | $29,830 | $29,830 | $21,618 |
| 2019 | $29,880 | $29,880 | $22,879 |
| 2020 | $30,770 | $30,770 | $22,374 |
| 2021 | $31,700 | $31,700 | $24,493 |
| 2022 | $32,320 | $32,320 | $22,991 |
| 2023 | $33,900 | $33,900 | $22,500 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
94.19% Acceptance Rate
911 Total Applicants
839 Students Admitted
236 First-Time Students Enrolled
28.13% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 950
ACT Average: 21
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Baker University reported total enrollment of about 1,100 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 47% male and 53% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (65.5%), Hispanic or Latino (11.5%), and Black or African American (9.7%). About 25.74% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 36.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
87.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Baker University in 2024 is 1,100 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,081 students. Graduate enrollment is about 487 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
65.8%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 65.5%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
49.18% 100% Completion Time
57.79% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 49.18% of students graduating from Baker University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 55% male / 45% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 9% male / 91% female
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General: 30% male / 70% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Baker University.
Return on Investment
$25,000 Median Student Debt
$63,855 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
39.15% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
530.95% Return on Investment
3.9 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Baker University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 44 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 113 completions
2. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 56 completions
3. Educational Leadership and Administration, General: 44 completions
4. Education, General: 34 completions
5. Business/Commerce, General: 23 completions
6. Psychology, General: 18 completions
7. Sport and Fitness Administration/Management: 16 completions
8. Exercise Science and Kinesiology: 13 completions
9. Organizational Leadership: 9 completions
Most popular programs at Baker University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Baker University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Baker University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 23.2%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,570
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $8,182
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Baker University is a private non-profit institution located in Baldwin City, KS, classified as Doctoral/Professional Universities. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Educational Leadership and Administration, General. Enrollment is approximately 1,100 students. Student body composition includes White (65.5%), Hispanic or Latino (11.5%), Black or African American (9.7%). The admission rate is 94.19%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 950. The 150%-time completion rate is 57.79%. Approximately 25.74% of students receive Pell Grants. About 36.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Doctoral/Professional Universities
Location
Baldwin City, KS 66006-0065
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
Baker University provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Baker University located?
Baker University is located in Baldwin City, KS.
What is Baker University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Baker University is 94.2% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 911 applicants and 839 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Baker University cost?
Reported tuition is $35,300 and average net price is $25,301 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $11,250 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Baker University?
Baker University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,081 students, White (65.5%), Hispanic or Latino (11.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Baker University?
About 36.3% of students at Baker University are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Baker University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Baker University reports midpoint SAT about 950 and midpoint ACT about 21.
What do graduates of Baker University earn?
Median earnings are $54,747 six years after entry and $63,855 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Baker University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 57.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Baker University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $25,000.
Is Baker University public or private?
Baker University is a private nonprofit institution located in Baldwin City, KS.
Is Baker University an HBCU?
No. Baker University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Baker University a tribal college?
No. Baker University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Kansas college costs
- Kansas colleges by ROI
- Plains regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Kansas
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.