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Baker University
Baker University admits nearly everyone — 94.2% of applicants. A feature, not a flaw: the page below asks whether Baker University is worth attending, not whether you'll get in.
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Baker University anchors the college town of Baldwin City, KS, where the private campus and town largely share a footprint. The school maintains its United Methodist affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $78,233 four years out. Faculty pay averages $78,840 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 1,100 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 65.8% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 13 and 21 on the ACT composite. Put your own practice estimate on Baker University's range with the ACT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Baker University is test-optional — scores count when submitted, none required. Baker University's submitters' middle half scored 13–21 on the ACT; read that as the stronger-tester end of the admitted class.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 13 | 17 | 21 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Baker University received 911 applications and admitted 839 (92.1%), with 236 enrolling.
How Baker University compares
| Baker University | Kansas median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 94.2% | 80.2% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $35,300 | $33,000 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $63,855 | $52,113 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median Baker University student earns $63,855 — 23% above the Kansas median of $52,113 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
Baker University lists tuition at $35,300 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Baker University's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $35,300 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 1,100 undergraduates, Baker University is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
57.8% graduate within six years. Roughly 42% don't — ask a Baker University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Baker University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $78,233 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $74,399 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $55,380 |
Median earnings for these 3 Baker University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $63,855 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 34 additional Baker University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Baker University?
The middle 50% of Baker University's submitters earned ACT composites of 13–21; no GPA cutoff is published.
What is Baker University's acceptance rate?
92.1% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 839 admitted from 911 applicants.
How much does Baker University cost?
At Baker University, published tuition is $35,300 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Baker University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Baker University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $63,855 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Kansas
- Benedictine College — 98.1% admitted
- Bethel College-North Newton — 93.5% admitted
- Emporia State University — 97.7% admitted
- Fort Hays State University — 90.3% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.