Baker University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $59,500 within 10 years.
About This School
Baker University is a private nonprofit institution located in Baldwin City, Kansas with approximately 1,100 undergraduate students enrolled. Baker University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 94%. The average net price after financial aid is $25,301 per year. The graduation rate is 58%, and the typical graduate earns $59,500 within 10 years of enrollment.
Baker University is a private university in Baldwin City, Kansas, United States. Founded in 1858, it was the first four-year university in Kansas and is affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Baker University is made up of four schools. The College of Arts and Sciences and the undergraduate courses in the School of Education (SOE) are located on the campus in Baldwin City. The School of Professional and Graduate Studies (SPGS) and the graduate branch of the SOE serve nontraditional students on campuses in Overland Park, Kansas, and online. The School of Nursing, which is operated in partnership with Stormont Vail Health in Topeka, offers a Bachelor of Science in nursing (BSN) and an online Master of Science in nursing (MSN). Enrollment in all four schools has grown to a student population of more than 3,000, with about 900 students on the Baldwin City campus.
The numbers tell a mixed story here — a 59% graduation rate and 74% freshman retention suggest a meaningful number of students don't finish, which is worth taking seriously before enrolling. On the positive side, median debt at graduation is a relatively modest $18,530, and graduates earn a median of $59,500 ten years out, making the financial return reasonably solid if you do complete the degree. Worth considering if you want a small, historically rooted liberal arts experience in a tight-knit setting, but ask the admissions office directly what support exists to help students stay on track.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 18% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,100 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
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