- Acceptance rate: 94% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $23,410 a year (2022–23)
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Baker University reported an acceptance rate of 94% for fall 2024.
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Baker University GPA requirements
Baker University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Baker University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Baker University acceptance rate
Baker University admitted 940 of 998 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 94%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Baker University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Baldwin City, Kansas, with 1,530 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Baker University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
Baker University didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Baker University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $23,410 a year at Baker University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can a 3.0 GPA get you into Baker University?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Baker University admitted 94% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How much does GPA matter at Baker University?
A lot: Baker University requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers high school class rank, essay or personal statement and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider college preparatory program, recommendations, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Baker University require the SAT or ACT?
Check Baker University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Baker University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).
What is the acceptance rate at Baker University?
Baker University's acceptance rate was 94% for fall 2024: it admitted 940 of 998 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is it easy to get into Baker University?
For most prepared students, yes: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Baker University admitted 94% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What GPA does Baker University look for?
Baker University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Does Baker University consider legacy status?
No. Baker University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How much does Baker University cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $23,410 a year at Baker University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Do you need to write an essay to apply to Baker University?
No, but it considers one. Baker University doesn't require a personal statement or essay but considers one if you send it, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at Baker University?
Yes. Baker University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check Baker University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Baker UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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