Baker University, KS
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Small • Primarily Residential
Doctoral University
Selective • High Transfer-In
Affiliated with the United Methodist Church
3 Campuses
Main Campus
Baker University Rankings
Affordability54
Selectivity32
Retention53
Graduation20
Earnings59
Diversity36
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Baker University
91%
Bachelor’s
9%
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences2%
Business, Management, Marketing53%
Communication, Journalism3%
Computer and Information Sciences1%
Education3%
English Language and Literature1%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics<1%
Health Professions and Related Programs14%
History1%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies2%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies9%
Physical Sciences2%
Psychology4%
Social Sciences3%
Visual and Performing Arts<1%
Admissions
Getting into Baker University
88%
Admission Rate
538
Median SAT Math
515
Median SAT Reading
23
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)485–590
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)445–585
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)20–25
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Baker University
$30K
In-State Tuition
$30K
Out-of-State Tuition
$44K
Average Total Cost
$22K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $18K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $20K | $13K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $20K | $15K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $22K | $17K | $19K |
| >$110K | $24K | $18K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Baker University
32%
Receive Federal Loans
$20K
Median Federal Debt
65%
Repayment Rate
$270
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 26% | 47% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 17% | 17% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 18% | 15% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 18% | 12% | 9% |
| >$110K | 21% | 10% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $17K | $10K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $22K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $19K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $20K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $18K | $9K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $38K | $24K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $28K | $17K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $9K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 59% | 43% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 65% | 48% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 70% | 54% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 73% | 59% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Baker University
81%
Retention Rate
21%
Transfer Rate
16%
Withdrawal Rate
58%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 42% | 33% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 58% | 47% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 59% | 51% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 100% | 43% | 53% |
| Black | 62% | 29% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 57% | 50% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 55% | 36% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 46% | 31% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 50% | 39% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 50% | 32% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 86% | 39% | 44% |
| Other race | 72% | 33% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Baker University
94%
Employment Rate
$44K
Median Salary
$31K
25 Pctl Salary
$59K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 94% | 89% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 94% | 88% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 95% | 88% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 91% | 87% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 93% | 86% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $14K | $8K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $31K | $18K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $44K | $30K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $59K | $44K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $78K | $56K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $44K | $30K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $47K | $32K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $51K | $35K | $35K |
Students
Students at Baker University
1,436
Undergraduates
68%
Full-time Undergrads
25
Avg Entry Age
976
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 57% | 59% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 43% | 41% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 10% | 12% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 72% | 59% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8% | 12% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | 3% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 2% | 3% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% | 3% |
| Other race | 1% | 5% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 19% | 33% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 13% | 19% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 18% | 20% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 20% | 19% | 14% |
| >$110K | 30% | 16% | 15% |
Location Map
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