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Campus & Student Life at Baker University

Home to about 1,335 undergraduates in 2020, Baker is a small, private university located in Baldwin City, Kansas. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, Baker offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Baker can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Baker Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Baker University is Affiliated With the United Methodist Faith.

Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the United Methodist faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best United Methodist Colleges and Universities.

Baker Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Baker Disability Services.

Baker for the Military

While not a "service academy", Baker does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Baker Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Baker for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Baker University

Baker offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Baker University

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Baker University

Baker has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,335 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,083 (81.1%). Part-time attendance was 252 (18.9%).

Full-timePart-timeTotal
1,0832521,335

Baker University is Ranked #1,007 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Baker is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Baker #1007 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

Overall Diversity at Baker University

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Baker by looking closer at the ethnic,  genderage, and geographic diversity metrics from the Baker Diversity Guide.

Baker University Competes in the NIAA

Baker has a total of 434 student athletes, 300 men and 134 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

Total Revenue (all teams)$4,569,564
Total Expenses (all teams)$4,569,564
Net$0

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Baker University Athletics

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