Description

The Baker University in Baldwin City, Kansas, is a community of faith and learning that aims to challenge students academically and educate them spiritually. The university has a religious affiliation with the United Methodists and affirms its Judeo-Christian heritage, but it is open to students of all faiths and worldviews.

The university gives students the opportunity to gain real-world experience through a wide variety of internship programs, as well as many study abroad programs in Asia, the Americas, Europe, Australia, and more.

Students have access to a full range of more than 75 religious, academic, or research activities and organizations, including the AllChemists Club, Collegiate Music Educators National, Psychology Club, Baker Christian Challenge, and many more.

Academics include bachelor’s degrees in Art Education, Biology, Church Leadership, Forestry and Environmental Studies, and many more. Pre-professional programs are also offered.

The school also maintains a commitment to its Greek life, offering five social fraternities:

  • Delta Tau Delta
  • Kappa Alpha Psi
  • Kappa Sigma
  • Sigma Phi Epsilon
  • Zeta Chi

Admissions are decided on a rolling basis. You’ll receive a reply within two weeks after the university receives all required documents.

All full-time students are required to live on campus unless they qualify for a residency exemption.

Students who complete and submit a FAFSA application will be considered for a wide variety of federal and state grants. The school also offers financial aid through scholarships based on a calculation of an incoming student’s high school GPA and ACT or SAT scores. Other scholarships are available like the out-of-state scholarship, United Methodist Scholarship Program, and more.

Quick Facts

Location

Midwest

Setting

Small Town Setting

Type

Private

Affiliation

United Methodist

Website

www.bakeru.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$21,130

Out-of-State Tuition

$21,130

Enrollment

3,853

Students

Freshman Class
257
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
3,853

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
100%
Part-Time
0%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
71%
Out-of-State
29%

Gender of Students

Women
47%
Men
53%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
8%
Asian
1%
Caucasian
76%
Latino
2%
Other
13%

Students State Origin

Kansas
71%
Missouri
17%
Oklahoma
3%
Alabama
1%
Colorado
1%
Other
7%

International Students

International
0%
Domestic
100%