10 Interesting Facts about Baker University
- Baker University is a private liberal arts university located in Baldwin City, Kansas.
- It was founded in 1858 and is the oldest university in Kansas.
- The university has four schools: the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Education, School of Professional and Graduate Studies, and School of Nursing.
- Baker University offers undergraduate degrees in over 40 areas of study, as well as graduate degrees in education, business, and nursing.
- The university has a student-to-faculty ratio of 10:1 and an average class size of 16 students.
- The Baker University Wildcats compete in the Heart of America Athletic Conference and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA).
- The university offers a wide range of student organizations, including academic clubs, honor societies, and Greek life.
- Baker University has a strong commitment to community service, and students are encouraged to participate in service projects and volunteer work.
- Notable Baker University alumni include U.S. Senator Bob Dole, former U.S. Attorney General Richard Kleindienst, and author Truman Capote.
- Baker University has been ranked among the top 25 colleges in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report.
Admission
Acceptance Rate
93%
| SAT Range | 950-1130 |
| ACT Range | 19-24 |
| Application Fee | $0 |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| Early Decision/Early Action | — |
Tuition & Fee
| Tuition | Fee |
|---|---|
| Full-time undergraduate | $33,200/year $16,600/semester (12-18 hours) |
| Part-time undergraduates | $1,073 per c/h (1-11 hours) |
| Overload | $537 per c/h (Over 18 hours) |
| Interterm session only | $472 per c/h First two interterms are at no cost (included with regular tuition); additional interterms per credit hour. |
| Summer school courses | on ground | $472 per c/h |
| Summer school courses | online | $236 per c/h |
| Summer internship | $236 per c/h (First 3 hours) |
| Summer internship | $472 per c/h (Over 3 hours) |
| High school tuition & concurrent credit | $118 per c/h |
| Mandatory Fees | |
|---|---|
| General university fee | $600/year $300/semester Full time, nonrefundable |
| General university fee | $300/year $150/semester Part time, nonrefundable |
| Meal Plans | |
|---|---|
| 19-meal plan | $5,040/year $2,520/semester (19 meals per week + $25 in declining balance per semester) |
| 14-meal plan | $5,040/year $2,520/semester (14 meals per week + $200 in declining balance per semester + 10 flex meals per semester) |
| 12-meal plan | $4,790/year $2,395/semester (12 meals per week + $75 in declining balance + 10 flex meals per semester) |
| Block plan | $5,040/year $2,520/semester (225 meals per semester + $200 in declining balance per semester) |
| Commuter meal plan | $1,260/year $630/semester (50 meals per semester + $145 in declining balance/semester) Available only to students living off-campus or in Greek chapter houses or Horn and Markham apartments |
| Housing | |
|---|---|
| Irwin/Gessner double occupancy | $4,270/year $2,135/semester |
| Irwin/Gessner single occupancy | $6,200/year $3,100/semester |
| New Living Center Suite A | $6,360/year $3,180/semester (1/room, 4/suite) |
| New Living Center Suite B | $5,460/year $2,730/semester (2/room, 4/suite) |
| New Living Center Suite C | $5,740/year $2,870/semester (2/room, 2/suite) |
| Apartments | $6,680/year $3,340/semester |
All Programs
Arts
Drama and Theatre Production
Graphic Design
Studio Arts
Business
Accounting
Business
International Business
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Sport and Fitness Management
Education
Art Teacher Education
Elementary Education
High School Education
Middle School Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Humanities
Communications
Economics
English
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History
International Studies
Liberal Arts and Humanities
Music History and Literature
Philosophy
Psychology
Religious Studies
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Science, Technology, and Math
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Mathematics
Physics
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
1,083 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
252
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