Baker University

Baldwin City, Kansas

Private nonprofitBachelor's to graduateFounded 1858Distant ruralSEVP certified

About

Baker University is a private university in Baldwin City, Kansas, United States. Founded in 1858, it was the first four-year university in Kansas and is affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Baker University is made up of four schools. The College of Arts and Sciences and the undergraduate courses in the School of Education (SOE) are located on the campus in Baldwin City. The School of Professional and Graduate Studies (SPGS) and the graduate branch of the SOE serve nontraditional students on campuses in Overland Park, Kansas, and online. The School of Nursing, which is operated in partnership with Stormont Vail Health in Topeka, offers a Bachelor of Science in nursing (BSN) and an online Master of Science in nursing (MSN).

Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state): US$36,000
Estimated total for international students: US$51,908

Net price calculatorbakeru.edu

International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates: 1,100
Graduate students: 487
International undergraduates: 4%
Students per teacher: 13 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate: 94%

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 55%
Median earnings 10 years after starting: US$69,658

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (55)

Bachelor's degrees39 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Commerce, GeneralChemistryCommunication and Media StudiesComputer ScienceCriminal Justice and CorrectionsCriminologyDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEconomicsEducation, GeneralEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralFine and Studio ArtsGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsHealth Professions Education, Ethics, and HumanitiesHistoryHuman BiologyInternational BusinessInternational/Globalization StudiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMarketingMathematicsMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicParks, Recreation, and Leisure StudiesPhilosophyPhilosophy and Religious Studies, GeneralPhysicsPsychology, GeneralPublic HealthRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingReligion/Religious StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSociologySports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Master's degrees8 subjects

Business Administration, Management and OperationsEducation, GeneralEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational/Instructional Media DesignHealth Professions Education, Ethics, and HumanitiesRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingSpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

Doctoral degrees3 subjects

Business Administration, Management and OperationsEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational/Instructional Media Design

Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)1 subject

Educational Administration and Supervision

Associate's degrees1 subject

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Graduate certificates3 subjects

Business Administration, Management and OperationsHealth Professions Education, Ethics, and HumanitiesRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.