Baker University (154688)

https://www.bakeru.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$33,200

5% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$23,410

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

92.1%

911 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

1,945

48.8% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

59.4%

152 Graduates

About

Baker University (154688) is a higher education institution located in Douglas County, KS. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Baker University (154688) were General Business Administration & Management (95 degrees awarded), General Education (39 degrees), and General Educational Leadership & Administration (25 degrees).

In 2023, 575 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Baker University (154688). 62.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 37.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (416 degrees), 8.67 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (48 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Baker University (154688) is $33,200, which is $8,625 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Baker University (154688) was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 763 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Baker University (154688) is $33,200, which is $8,625 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,410.

In 2023, 63% of undergraduate students attending Baker University (154688) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 44% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$33,200

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Baker University (154688) was $33,200. The cost of tuition at Baker University (154688) is $8,625 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Baker University (154688) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$23,410

2023 Value

2.28%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Baker University (154688) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,410. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Baker University (154688) grew by 2.28%.

This chart compares the average net price of Baker University (154688) (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

$8,940

Room and Board

$1,300

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Baker University (154688) was of $8,940 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 1.25% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,300. The cost of books and supplies increased by 8.33% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Baker University (154688) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

63%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

44%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

63% of undergraduate students at Baker University (154688) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 1.56% with respect to 2022, when 64% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Baker University (154688) (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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Baker University (154688) was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 763 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Baker University (154688) received 911 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 17.4% annual growth. Out of those 911 applicants, 839 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 92.1% acceptance rate.

There were 1,945 students enrolled at Baker University (154688) in 2023.

Baker University (154688) has an overall enrollment yield of 28.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

92.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

839

Accepted Out of 911

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Baker University (154688) was 92.1% (839 admissions from 911 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 91.8%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 17.4%, while admissions grew by 17.8%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Baker University (154688) (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

0% of enrolled first-time students at Baker University (154688) in 2023 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 (154688) had a total enrollment of 1,945 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Baker University (154688) is 949 students and the part-time enrollment is 996. This means that 48.8% of students enrolled at Baker University (154688) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Baker University (154688), both undergraduate and graduate, is 68.6% White, 9.82% Black or African American, 8.95% Hispanic or Latino, 4.11% Two or More Races, 2.78% Asian, 1.13% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.206% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Baker University (154688) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (33.5%), followed by White Male (30.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (6.53%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (48.8%), followed by White Male (19.5%) and Black or African American Female (7.32%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

48.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Baker University (154688) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,945 students. The full-time enrollment at Baker University (154688) is 949 and the part-time enrollment is 996. This means that 48.8% of students enrolled at Baker University (154688) are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Baker University (154688) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

74%

2023 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 (154688) was 74%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Baker University (154688) had a retention rate approximately the same as its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Baker University (154688) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,335 enrolled students
Black or African American
191 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
174 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Baker University (154688) is 68.6% White, 9.82% Black or African American, 8.95% Hispanic or Latino, 4.11% Two or More Races, 2.78% Asian, 1.13% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.206% 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 Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% 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, 52 students (2.67%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 145 more women than men received degrees from Baker University (154688). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Baker University (154688) is white (416 degrees awarded). There were 8.67 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (48 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Baker University (154688) is General Business Administration & Management (95 degrees awarded), followed by General Education (39 degrees) and General Educational Leadership & Administration (25 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Baker University (154688), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (53 degrees awarded), Education (153 degrees), and Business (203 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 (154688) are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,769,777 people), Accountants & auditors (1,064,930 people), Other managers (911,882 people), Secondary school teachers (630,040 people), and Financial managers (562,915 people).

The most specialized majors at Baker University (154688) in 2023 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (53 degrees awarded), Education (153 degrees), Business (203 degrees), History (6 degrees), and Psychology (22 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Baker University (154688) are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Baker University (154688) are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (53 degrees awarded), Education (153 degrees), Business (203 degrees), History (6 degrees), and Psychology (22 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (154688) are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 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 (154688).

Most Common (2023)

Registered Nursing
66 degrees awarded
General Business
44 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
38 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Baker University (154688) was Registered Nursing with 66 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Baker University (154688) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

215

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

360

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 215 degrees were awarded to men at Baker University (154688), which is 0.597 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (360).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Baker University (154688) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 60 degrees were awarded to men at Baker University (154688) in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.789 times less than the 76 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 76 degrees were awarded to men at Baker University (154688) in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.27 times more than the 60 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

49%

100% Completion Time

62%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 49% of students graduating from Baker University (154688) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 62% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 62% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Baker University (154688) is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
416 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
48 degrees awarded
Black or African American
47 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Baker University (154688) is white (416 degrees awarded). There were 8.67 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (48 degrees).

2.09% of degree recipients (12 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
263 degrees awarded
White Male
153 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
31 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Baker University (154688) is white female (263 degrees awarded). There were 1.72 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (153 degrees).

Operations

Baker University (154688) has an endowment valued at nearly $51.5M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 4.85M (9.41%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Baker University (154688) had a total salary expenditure of 36.8M. Baker University (154688) employs 25 Assistant professors, 25 Associate professors and 24 Professors. Most academics at Baker University (154688) are Male Associate professor (16), Female Professor (15), and Female Assistant professor (14).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Baker University (154688) are: Office and Administrative Support, with 45 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 34 employees, and Management with 33 employees.

Endowment

$51.5M

2023 Endowment

3.81%

growth from 2022

Baker University (154688) has an endowment valued at about $51.5M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Baker University (154688) grew 3.81% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $1.77M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Baker University (154688) (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$14.8M

2023 Salaries

1.06%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Baker University (154688) paid a median of $14.8M in salaries, which represents 40.3% of their overall expenditure ($36.8M) and a 1.06% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.08% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 3.75% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$4.55M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Baker University (154688) paid a total of $4.55M to 74 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

25 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

45 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Baker University (154688) were Assistant professor with 25 employees, Associate professor with 25 employees, and Professor with 24 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Baker University (154688) were Office and Administrative Support with 45 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 34 employees, and Management with 33 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Associate professor
Female Professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Baker University (154688) was Male Associate professor with 16 employees, Female Professor with 15 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 14 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Baker University (154688).

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