ACCEPTANCE RATE
92.1%
More selective than 87% 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
$0–$30,000
$30,001–$48,000
$48,001–$75,000
$75,001–$110,000
$110,001+
AVERAGE NET PRICE AFTER AID
$23,410/yr
▼ 6% since 2020-2163% receive aid
Average aid package $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%
Compared with the 89% public-university median.
Undergrad majors
43
Undergraduate majors and programs
MOST POPULAR FIELDS OF STUDY
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
Campus housing shows how many students live on-campus — which means nearby housing can be essential to the college experience.
On-campus beds
576
Setting
Rural: Distant
IN CONTEXT
Baker University vs. peer institutions
How Baker University compares with officially identified or editorially reviewed peer institutions.
Baker University
$23,410
Adrian College
$22,053
Carroll College
$26,103
Central College
$22,499
AFTER GRADUATION
Student outcomes
What graduates earn and how reliably they land work — the bottom-line return on the degree.
Source: College Scorecard 2025
Median earnings · 10 yrs after entry
$63,855
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 students out-earn the typical high-school graduate — a core measure of mobility.
Data Sources: U.S. Department of Education IPEDS, National Center for Education Statistics. University Apartments is not affiliated with Baker University.