Baker University

https://www.bakeru.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$34,550

4.07% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$26,211

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

94.2%

998 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

2,017

48.1% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

57.8%

141 Graduates

About

Baker University is a higher education institution located in Douglas County, KS. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Baker University were General Business Administration & Management (63 degrees awarded), General Education (33 degrees), and General Educational Leadership & Administration (19 degrees).

In 2024, 433 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Baker University. 61.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (307 degrees), 8.3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (37 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Baker University is $34,550, which is $2,630 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Baker University is $34,550, which is $2,630 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $26,211.

In 2024, 66% of undergraduate students attending Baker University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 44% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$34,550

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Baker University was $34,550. The cost of tuition at Baker University is $2,630 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Baker University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$26,211

2024 Value

12%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Baker University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $26,211. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Baker University grew by 12%.

This chart compares the average net price of Baker University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,220

Room and Board

$1,250

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Baker University was of $10,220 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 14.3% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,250. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 3.85% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Baker University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

66%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

44%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

66% of undergraduate students at Baker University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 4.76% with respect to 2023, when 63% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Baker University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Baker University received 998 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 9.55% annual growth. Out of those 998 applicants, 940 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 94.2% acceptance rate.

There were 2,017 students enrolled at Baker University in 2024. 1% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Baker University has an overall enrollment yield of 25.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

94.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

940

Accepted Out of 998

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Baker University was 94.2% (940 admissions from 998 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 92.1%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 9.55%, while admissions grew by 12%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Baker University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2022)

Scores Submitted (2022)

1% of enrolled first-time students at Baker University in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Baker University had a total enrollment of 2,017 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Baker University is 970 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,047. This means that 48.1% of students enrolled at Baker University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Baker University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 69% White, 9.37% Hispanic or Latino, 7.93% Black or African American, 3.97% Two or More Races, 2.43% Asian, 1.54% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.248% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Baker University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (34%), followed by White Male (31.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (6.91%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (46.2%), followed by White Male (23.1%) and Black or African American Male (5.13%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

48.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Baker University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,017 students. The full-time enrollment at Baker University is 970 and the part-time enrollment is 1,047. This means that 48.1% of students enrolled at Baker University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Baker University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

66%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Baker University was 66%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), Baker University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Baker University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,392 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
189 enrolled students
Black or African American
160 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Baker University is 69% White, 9.37% Hispanic or Latino, 7.93% Black or African American, 3.97% Two or More Races, 2.43% Asian, 1.54% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.248% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 65 students (3.22%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 101 more women than men received degrees from Baker University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Baker University is white (307 degrees awarded). There were 8.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (37 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Baker University is General Business Administration & Management (63 degrees awarded), followed by General Education (33 degrees) and General Educational Leadership & Administration (19 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Baker University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (30 degrees awarded), Education (106 degrees), and Business (152 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Baker University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,667,182 people), Accountants & auditors (1,039,063 people), Other managers (830,295 people), Secondary school teachers (577,751 people), and Financial managers (546,865 people).

The most specialized majors at Baker University in 2024 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (30 degrees awarded), Education (106 degrees), Business (152 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (3 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (3 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Baker University are Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Economists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Baker University are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (30 degrees awarded), Education (106 degrees), Business (152 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (3 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (3 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Baker University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,233,359 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (628,175 people), Computer Systems Design (626,393 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (505,934 people), and Banking & related activities (477,438 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Baker University.

General Business Administration & Management

Most Common (2024)

5 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Baker University was General Business Administration & Management with 5 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Baker University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

166

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

267

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 166 degrees were awarded to men at Baker University, which is 0.622 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (267).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Baker University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 62 degrees were awarded to men at Baker University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.22 times more than the 51 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 51 degrees were awarded to men at Baker University in Registered Nursing, which is 10.2 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

39%

100% Completion Time

48%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 39% of students graduating from Baker University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 48% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 48% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
307 degrees awarded
Black or African American
37 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
33 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Baker University is white (307 degrees awarded). There were 8.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (37 degrees).

5.08% of degree recipients (22 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
659 degrees awarded
White Female
615 degrees awarded
White Female
544 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Baker University is white female (659 degrees awarded). There were 1.07 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (615 degrees).

Operations

Baker University has an endowment valued at nearly $52.3M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 7.55M (14.4%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, Baker University had a total salary expenditure of 37.4M. Baker University employs 28 Assistant professors, 26 Professors and 18 Associate professors. Most academics at Baker University are Female Professor (18), Female Assistant professor (16), and Male Assistant professor (12).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Baker University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 41 employees, Management, with 33 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 32 employees.

Endowment

$52.3M

2024 Endowment

1.62%

growth from 2023

Baker University has an endowment valued at about $52.3M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Baker University grew 1.62% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $200M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Baker University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$15.3M

2024 Salaries

3.41%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Baker University paid a median of $15.3M in salaries, which represents 41% of their overall expenditure ($37.4M) and a 3.41% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.06% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 6.08% decline between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$4.38M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Baker University paid a total of $4.38M to 74 employees working as instructors, which represents 28.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Baker University were Office and Administrative Support with 41 employees, Management with 33 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 32 employees.

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