Baker University
Baldwin City, KS · Private
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Baker University admitted 94.2% of applicants university-wide (940 of 998).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 94.2% | 940 | 998 |
| Early Decision (binding) | 66.0% | 64 | 97 |
| Men | 94.1% | 382 | 406 |
| Women | 94.3% | 548 | 581 |
Early Decision applicants were admitted at 66%, vs 94.2% overall — ED is a binding commitment.
Of 940 admitted students, 240 enrolled (25.5% yield).
Baker University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 900–1100
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 16–22
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.20–3.20
Testing policy: Required for some programs
Baker University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $19,700/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $13,350 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $6,350 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $19,700/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $21,057 |
| $30k–48k | $18,530 |
| $48k–75k | $23,470 |
| $75k–110k | $27,166 |
| Over $110k | $30,800 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- FAFSA Grant — $1,000 (Other)
- Visit Grant — $1,000 (Other)
- Academic Scholarship Competition — Varies (Merit)
- Alumni Referral Scholarship — Varies (Other)
- Art Scholarship — Varies (Other)
- Mass Media Scholarships — Varies (Other)
- Music Scholarships — Varies (Other)
- Theatre Scholarships — Varies (Other)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- FAFSA Grant — $1,000 (Other)
- Visit Grant — $1,000 (Other)
- Academic Scholarship Competition — Varies (Merit)
- Alumni Referral Scholarship — Varies (Other)
- Art Scholarship — Varies (Other)
- Mass Media Scholarships — Varies (Other)
- Music Scholarships — Varies (Other)
- Theatre Scholarships — Varies (Other)
Baker University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024
Application requirements
US applicants
- Evaluation of Secondary School Work
- Official University Transcripts
- SAT or ACT Scores
- Application fee
International applicants
- Evaluation of Secondary School Work
- Official University Transcripts
- SAT or ACT Scores
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Baker University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
Baker University requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 4, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $63,855
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 57.8%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 62.7%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $25,000
- At graduation
Baker University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News National: #384
- Niche: #451
Deadlines
- 2026-12-15Early Decision — Binding early round
Baker University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C21–C22 · 2024
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (33%), Computer & information sciences (13%), Psychology (4%).
Student–faculty ratio: 8:1 · 94% of class sections have under 20 students.
Baker University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.