Baker University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4616 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1280 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1203 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #10 of 32 | In Kansas State |
| #4859 of 6,655 | For Law |
Quick Review
- Religion
- United Methodist
- Acceptance rate
- 92%
- Undergraduates
- 1,457
- Graduates
- 488
- Male:Female Ratio
- 42:58
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.bakeru.edu
Baker University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Baker University has an acceptance rate of 92% and is among the 35% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 92% | 91% | 93% |
| Applicants | 911 | 430 | 476 |
| Admissions | 839 | 391 | 443 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 231 | 126 | 105 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 5 | 4 | 1 |
47 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
644 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
19 or 8%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 13
or below
75% of them
had 21
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Baker University are 13-21 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1335 (69%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 191 (10%) |
| Hispanic | 174 (9%) |
| Two or more races | 80 (4%) |
| Asian | 54 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 52 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 33 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 11 (0.6%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Baker University is $23,410 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $18,256 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $15,729 |
| $48-75K | $20,669 |
| $75-110K | $24,365 |
| $110K+ | $27,999 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $33,200 | $11,466 |
| Tuition in-state | $33,200 | $11,466 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $33,200 | $11,466 |
| Fee in-district | $700 | $780 |
| Fee in-state | $700 | $780 |
| Fee out-of-state | $700 | $780 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 576 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,720 |
| Room charge | $5,150 |
| Meal charge | $5,570 |
Baker University majors
Baker University has granted 288 bachelor's degrees across 34 programs, 231 master's across 10 programs, and 34 doctorate degrees across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Baker University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 3 | 38 | 95 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 66 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 25 | 24 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 40 | |||
| Education, General | 1 | 39 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 25 | |||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 18 | 5 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 10 | 13 | ||
| Psychology, General | 22 | |||
| Organizational Leadership | 16 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 13 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 12 | |||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 5 | 5 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 9 | |||
| Human Biology | 7 | |||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 7 | |||
| Public Health, Other | 6 | |||
| Nursing Education | 5 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 4 | |||
| History, General | 4 | |||
| Sociology, General | 4 | |||
| Biochemistry | 3 | |||
| Criminology | 3 | |||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 3 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 3 | |||
| Nursing Administration | 3 | |||
| Accounting | 2 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 | |||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 2 | |||
| Physics, General | 2 | |||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 2 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 1 | |||
| Computer Science | 1 | |||
| Economics, General | 1 | |||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 1 | |||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 1 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Music, General | 1 | |||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 1 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 3 | 288 | 231 | 34 |
Baker University has a graduation rate of 59%, which is among the 40% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 59% | 51% | 67% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Baker University has published 382 scientific papers with 4,471 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Biology, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Medicine, Sociology, History, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 3 | 4 |
| 1993 | 4 | 8 |
| 1994 | 5 | 19 |
| 1995 | 5 | 13 |
| 1996 | 2 | 23 |
| 1997 | 6 | 16 |
| 1998 | 3 | 26 |
| 1999 | 7 | 26 |
| 2000 | 8 | 33 |
| 2001 | 6 | 16 |
| 2002 | 7 | 27 |
| 2003 | 8 | 63 |
| 2004 | 13 | 58 |
| 2005 | 10 | 57 |
| 2006 | 4 | 56 |
| 2007 | 11 | 59 |
| 2008 | 13 | 78 |
| 2009 | 11 | 90 |
| 2010 | 7 | 136 |
| 2011 | 15 | 154 |
| 2012 | 12 | 161 |
| 2013 | 11 | 182 |
| 2014 | 13 | 204 |
| 2015 | 10 | 212 |
| 2016 | 20 | 194 |
| 2017 | 13 | 185 |
| 2018 | 18 | 202 |
| 2019 | 14 | 264 |
| 2020 | 12 | 268 |
| 2021 | 15 | 252 |
| 2022 | 11 | 239 |
| 2023 | 16 | 454 |
| 2024 | 18 | 569 |
Baker University alumni
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Mike McCarthy
- Occupations
- American football coachAmerican football player
- Biography
-
Michael John McCarthy is an American professional football coach who most recently was the head coach of the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL) from 2020 to 2024. From 2006 to 2018, he was the head coach of the Green Bay Packers. In 2011, McCarthy led the team to a win in Super Bowl XLV over his hometown team, the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was also the offensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers and New Orleans Saints.
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Andrew Cherng
- Occupations
- businessperson
- Biography
-
Andrew Cherng is a Chinese-born Taiwanese-American billionaire restaurateur. He is the founder and chairman of Panda Restaurant Group, based in Rosemead, California. He is the co-founder and co-chief executive officer (co-CEO) of Panda Express. The Cherngs invest out of their family office, the Cherng Family Trust. As of October 2024, Forbes estimates his net worth to be US$3.1 billion, making him one of the 400 wealthiest individuals in the world.
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Blake Treinen
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
-
Blake Michael Treinen is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Washington Nationals and Oakland Athletics. He played college baseball for the Baker Wildcats and the South Dakota State Jackrabbits.
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Peggy Cherng
- Occupations
- businessperson
- Biography
-
Peggy Tsiang Cherng is an American billionaire businesswoman and computer scientist who co-founded Panda Express in 1983 and is the co-chief executive officer of Panda Restaurant Group. With an estimated net worth of US$3.7 billion as of October 2024, Forbes reported that she is America's second richest self-made woman born outside the US and one of the 400 wealthiest individuals in the world. The Cherngs invest their wealth out of their family office, the Cherng Family Trust.
General info
| Alternative names | BU Baker Baker U |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1858 |
| Colors | orange |
| Academic calendar | September to May. Also Summer Session (June - August) |
| Total FTE staff | 352 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 615 Dearborn Street Baldwin City, Kansas, 66006-0065 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 5,000 |
| Phone | 7855946451 |