by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Baker degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Baker measures up.
Baker is ranked #2,106 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of A- (top 20% for value). Within Kansas, it ranks #41 of 55 for value.
Among the majors Baker offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | #165 of 243 |
| General Business/Commerce | #165 of 243 |
| Registered Nursing | #647 of 966 |
| Nursing | #647 of 966 |
| Business Administration / Management | #821 of 1,232 |
| General Business Administration and Management | #821 of 1,232 |
| Business Administration & Management | #836 of 1,251 |
| Health Professions | #848 of 1,275 |
| Business, Management & Marketing | #954 of 1,477 |
Read the full Baker value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Baker University is ranked #7 out of #57 in Kansas for quality and #41 out of #55 for Kansas value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Baker financial aid page to be sure.
Baker University is ranked #2,106 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Baker University is priced competitively for the quality of education it provides, earning it a good value recognition from College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Baker costs about $28,889. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $115,558 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $50,933 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $25,301 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $28,889 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $115,558 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Baker net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Baker costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Baker degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $203,732 | — | — |
| All Students | $115,558 | #2,106 | A- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $101,204 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $203,732 | — | — |
| All Students | $115,558 | #41 | C |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $101,204 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Baker shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $18,256 |
| $30K–$48K | $15,729 |
| $48K–$75K | $20,669 |
| $75K–$110K | $24,365 |
| Over $110K | $27,999 |
About 86% of Baker undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $14,101 per year. Get more details on the Baker financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the Baker net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.