Baker University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4432 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1228 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1153 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #10 of 32 | In Kansas State |
| #4884 of 6,670 | For Law |
Quick Review
- Religion
- United Methodist
- Acceptance rate
- 94%
- Undergraduates
- 1,530
- Graduates
- 487
- 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 94% and is among the 31% 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 | 94% | 94% | 94% |
| Applicants | 998 | 406 | 581 |
| Admissions | 940 | 382 | 548 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 238 | 125 | 113 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 2 | 1 | 1 |
53 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
661 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
3 or 1%
submitted ACT
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 | 1392 (70%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 189 (9%) |
| Black or African American | 160 (8%) |
| Two or more races | 80 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 65 (3%) |
| Asian | 49 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 46 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 14 (0.7%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 5 (0.3%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Baker University is $26,211 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 | $21,057 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $18,530 |
| $48-75K | $23,470 |
| $75-110K | $27,166 |
| $110K+ | $30,800 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $34,550 | $11,466 |
| Tuition in-state | $34,550 | $11,466 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $34,550 | $11,466 |
| Fee in-district | $750 | $780 |
| Fee in-state | $750 | $780 |
| Fee out-of-state | $750 | $780 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 576 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,250 |
| Room charge | $5,250 |
| Meal charge | $6,000 |
Baker University majors
Baker University has granted 235 bachelor's degrees across 33 programs, 140 master's across 10 programs, and 36 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 | 5 | 44 | 63 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 56 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 19 | 25 | ||
| Education, General | 1 | 33 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 23 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 14 | 2 | ||
| Psychology, General | 15 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 13 | |||
| Organizational Leadership | 9 | |||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 4 | 4 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 1 | 7 | ||
| Public Health, Other | 7 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 5 | |||
| Human Biology | 5 | |||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 5 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 5 | |||
| Nursing Education | 5 | |||
| Biochemistry | 4 | |||
| Criminology | 4 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 4 | |||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 4 | |||
| Computer Science | 3 | |||
| History, General | 3 | |||
| Accounting | 2 | |||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 2 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 2 | |||
| Nursing Administration | 2 | |||
| Sociology, General | 2 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 2 | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 2 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 1 | |||
| Economics, General | 1 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 1 | |||
| History Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Medical & Health Humanities | 1 | |||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 1 | |||
| Philosophy | 1 | |||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 | |||
| Physics, General | 1 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 5 | 235 | 140 | 36 |
Baker University has a graduation rate of 58%, which is among the 41% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 58% | 55% | 61% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Baker University has published 387 scientific papers with 4,874 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 91 |
| 2010 | 7 | 135 |
| 2011 | 15 | 154 |
| 2012 | 12 | 161 |
| 2013 | 11 | 181 |
| 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 | 241 |
| 2023 | 16 | 455 |
| 2024 | 18 | 585 |
| 2025 | 6 | 496 |
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 is the head coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). Previously, he served as the head coach of the Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers. In 2011, McCarthy led the Packers to a win in Super Bowl XLV over his hometown Steelers. McCarthy was also the offensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers and New Orleans Saints.
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Blake Treinen
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
-
Blake Michael Treinen is an American professional baseball relief pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Washington Nationals and Oakland Athletics.
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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 February 2025, Forbes estimates his net worth to be US$4 billion, making him one of the wealthiest individuals in the world.
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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 | 339 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
Location and contacts
| Address | 615 Dearborn Street Baldwin City, Kansas, 66006-0065 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 5,000 |
| Phone | 7855946451 |