Baker University
Baldwin City, KS
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,206
Graduate Enrollment: 820
Doctoral/Professional Universities
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
United Methodist
Campus Details
Town: Fringe (in urban cluster up to 10 miles from an urbanized area)
Four-year, small, primarily residential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 99.06%
Male/Female: 40% / 60% (2017)
First generation college students: 36.3% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 17.3% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.5% (2014)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 50.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 26.8% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 16.6% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 11.9% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 65.5%
Black: 8.3%
Hispanic: 11.3%
Asian: 1.7%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 1.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.3%
2+ races: 5.9%
Non-resident alien: 2.2%
Unknown race: 3.7%
Black: 8.3%
Hispanic: 11.3%
Asian: 1.7%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 1.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.3%
2+ races: 5.9%
Non-resident alien: 2.2%
Unknown race: 3.7%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $45,984
In-State tuition: $31,700Out-of-State tuition: $31,700
Estimated books and supplies: $1,200 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $9,330 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $5,190 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $8,330 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $5,190 (2022)
Average Family Income: $83,913 (2017)
Median Family Income: $55,117 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 27.9%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 57.7%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $25,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $265 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $20,800 |
| $30k-48k | $18,598 |
| $48k-75k | $23,562 |
| $75k-110k | $26,406 |
| $110k+ | $26,748 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 49%6-year graduation rate: 62%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 98.0% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $25,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $9,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $20,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $20,622 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 68.8% (2015) |
| @3 year | 75.6% (2017) |
| @5 year | 80.4% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 48.6% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 53.8% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $51,839 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $61,261 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Education, General. | 87 | $194 | $49,272 ($4,106) | $49,686 ($4,141) | |
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 54 | $301 | $56,520 ($4,710) | $65,253 ($5,438) | |
| Doctoral Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 39 | $466 | $81,135 ($6,761) | ||
| Master's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 15 | $235 | $53,072 ($4,423) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 18 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 16 | $55,156 ($4,596) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Biology. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 17 | $46,064 ($3,839) | |||
| Master's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Physics. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Economics. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 72 | $29,577 | $239 | $62,269 ($5,189) | $66,572 ($5,548) |
| Master's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business/Commerce, General. | 34 | $61,914 ($5,160) | |||
| Associate's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 20 | $20,583 | $211 | $51,634 ($4,303) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 112 | $41,057 | $329 | $55,134 ($4,595) | $69,464 ($5,789) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 164 | $455 | $75,378 ($6,282) | $84,294 ($7,025) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 14 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International Business. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 4 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $59,427Full time faculty: 21%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 12.0
School's endowment start of year: $44,319,902 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $54,288,205 (2022)