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Private nonprofit, 4-Year
Baldwin City, KS

Baker University

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in KS. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$33,900

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

92.1%

Selectivity Level

Graduation Rate

53.8%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$63,855

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

Baker University is a distinguished Private nonprofit, 4-Year institution located in Baldwin City, KS. With a competitive tuition profile of $33,900, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 53.8% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Admissions Intel

ACT Score Range

Composite13 – 21
125th–75th percentile36

Acceptance Rate

92.1%

Transfer-Out Rate29.3%

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 4-Year Cost

$135,600

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

4.0 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$33,855

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$202,950

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$541,500

Long-term projected return on your education investment

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Baker University is $25,000.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
51.9%
48.1%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

White
65.2%
Black
11.3%
Hispanic
11.2%
Two or more
3.9%
International
3.1%
Unknown
2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.6%
Asian
1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

0

Burglary

0

Theft

0

Assault

0

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$33,900

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$18,256
$30k - $48k$15,729
$48k - $75k$20,669
$75k+$24,365

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$25,000
Pell Grant Recipients23.9%
Using Federal Loans44.1%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment65.1%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)

Avg. Federal Grant$5,325
Avg. Pell Grant$4,756
Avg. State/Local Grant$3,132
Avg. Institutional Grant$20,566
Students Receiving Grants100.0%

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

74.2%

Success

53.8%

In-State Cost

$33,900

Age 25+ Students

11.4%

Carnegie Class

Doctoral/Professional

Working at 6yr

712 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Baldwin City (City-wide)0.0

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Baldwin City (City-wide)0.0

Stats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.