At a glance
Average net price
$25,301
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
57.8%
Admission rate
94%
Undergrad size
1,100
In-state tuition
$35,300
Out-of-state tuition
$35,300
Cost of attendance
$50,918
Median earnings (10y)
$63,855
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- 21
- Retention
- 65.8%
- Locale
- Rural
Programs breakdown
17 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by business (33%), health (27%), social sciences (12%).
- STEM7%
- Health27%
- Business33%
- Humanities & arts10%
- Social sciences12%
- Trades & services12%
- Business32.5%~358 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Health professions26.7%~293 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Parks & recreation11.7%~128 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Psychology6.3%~69 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~46 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~41 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Education2.9%~32 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Social sciences2.9%~32 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Communication2.9%~32 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science1.3%~14 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History1.3%~14 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics0.8%~9 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~9 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~9 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~5 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English0.4%~5 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~5 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
35 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 297 | $71,121 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 139 | $56,831 | $29,577 |
| Education, General. | Master's | 105 | $47,183 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 100 | $50,571 | $41,057 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Bachelor's | 87 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 85 | $57,389 | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 72 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | 53 | $73,844 | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 42 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 31 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Master's | 27 | — | — |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design. | Master's | 23 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master's | 23 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 21 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Human Biology. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Public Health. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Associate's | 10 | $46,329 | $20,583 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Criminology. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities. | Master's | 7 | — | — |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design. | Doctoral | 6 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| International Business. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Education, General. | Doctoral | — | $47,144 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | — | $36,663 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Doctoral | — | $67,744 | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Baker University
Baker University is a mid-sized institution located in Baldwin City, Kansas, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 1,100 undergraduate students in a rural setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Health professions, Parks & recreation.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Baker University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $25,301 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $35,300 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $50,918 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 57.8%, a above-average completion outcome. 65.8% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $63,855 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Baker University confers degrees and certificates across 17 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Health professions, Parks & recreation. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by business (33% of credentials), health (27% of credentials), social sciences (12% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Baker University accepts 94% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 21.
Location & campus
Set in Baldwin City, Kansas (rural), Baker University draws students from across Kansas and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Baker University
Q.How much does Baker University cost?
The average net price at Baker University is $25,301 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $50,918.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Baker University?
Baker University has a 6-year graduation rate of 57.8% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Baker University?
Baker University admits 94% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do Baker University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Baker University graduate earns $63,855 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Baker University?
Published tuition is $35,300 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Baker University located?
Baker University is located in Baldwin City, Kansas (ZIP 66006).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Baker University at their official website.