Baker University
Baker University is one of the twenty-four private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Kansas. The campus is located in Baldwin City town.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 2,694 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 258 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 175 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 68%). Every year 57% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Baker's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $28,430, and fees were $530. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $28,430 and $530 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleFringe Town |
| Number of Students2,694 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio7:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation United Methodist |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate68% |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 110 miles radius of Baker University
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Ottawa University-Ottawa
13 miles away |
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MidAmerica Nazarene University
23 miles away |
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Avila University
33 miles away |
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Donnelly College
37 miles away |
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Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences
37 miles away |
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University of Saint Mary
38 miles away |
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Park University
39 miles away |
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William Jewell College
53 miles away |
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Benedictine College
55 miles away |
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Missouri Valley College
110 miles away |
Frequently compared schools
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William Jewell College
offers 3 nursing programs |
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Carroll College
offers 2 nursing programs |
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Texas Lutheran University
offers 1 nursing programs |
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Northland College
offers 1 nursing programs |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1913 - Current |
Admission
86%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 950 to 1110 |
| ACT | 21 to 25 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $890/credit | |
| In State Students | $890/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $890/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $566/credit | |
| In State Students | $566/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $566/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $40,050 | $40,050 | $40,050 |
| ADN | 70 | $62,300 | $62,300 | $62,300 |
| BSN | 125 | $111,250 | $111,250 | $111,250 |
| FNP | 50 | $28,300 | $28,300 | $28,300 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 100% of Baker University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 36% | $4,319 |
| Other Federal Grant | 32% | $605 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 41% | $3,026 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 100% | $17,262 |
| Federal Student Loans | 71% | $6,119 |
| Private Loans | 7% | $10,330 |
$22,393
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$19,233 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$18,182 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$19,505 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$24,451 |
| Over $110,000$22,640 |
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Student Population
1,771
Undergrads
923
Graduates
1,579
Women
1,115
Men
41%
Full-time
59%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
74% |
|
Black/African American |
9% |
|
Hispanic |
6% |
|
Two or more races |
3% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
3% |
|
Asian |
2% |
|
Non-resident alien |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Kansas state board of nursing.
