Baker University (Baker)

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Baker University can be found in Baldwin City, KS, a nonprofit private college which focuses on only a select few programs offered. There are around 2,900 students enrolled per year at Baker.

Students can submit either the SAT Exam or ACT scores to Baker University. A score within the range of 1000 - 1170 on the SAT exam, or 20 - 25 on the ACT exam is among the 25th - 75th percentile range among admitted students. By applying sampled GPA data from over 150 schools, we are able to estimate that the Baker average GPA ranges from 3.06 to 3.33 for accepted students. 88% of all those who apply are accepted to Baker, from which 33% choose to attend. You can get more information from the admissions office website at .bakeru.edu.

Overall Baker Acceptance Rate - Fall 2020

88.0%

The overall acceptance rate for Baker University was reported as 88.0% in Fall 2020 with over 840 applications submitted to Baker University. Both in state and out of state applicants are included in these figures. We do not have data on transfer acceptance rates currently.

Accepted Applicants Profile

  • Baker ACT Scores: 20 - 25
  • Baker Average GPA: 3.06 - 3.33

How Hard Is It to Get into Baker University?

Applicant Selectivity: Medium

When determining how difficult it is for students to get into Baker University, ACT/SAT test scores and high school average GPA ranges of accepted students of previous years can help estimate the selectivity of a school.

Historical Trend and Acceptance Rate 2024 Projection

The historical trend chart shows acceptance rates from the previous years, from which we have projected the acceptance rate for the 2024-2025 school year. The overall acceptance rate trend for Baker University has been on an upward trend when compared to previous years.

Acceptance Rate By Year

  • 2016-2017: 77.6%
  • 2017-2018: 86.6%
  • 2018-2019: 87.6%
  • 2019-2020: 88.0%
  • Projected Baker Acceptance Rate 2024-2025: 80.2%

How Does Baker Compare?

88.0%
This School
56.7%
National Avg

The acceptance rate for Baker University is fifty-five percent higher than the national average of all colleges which is around 56.7%.

Nearby Similar College Acceptance Rates

SchoolAcceptance Rate
Ottawa University-Ottawa14.5%
MidAmerica Nazarene University54.6%
Avila University41.0%

Admissions Rates & Enrollment Rates - Details

General Recommendations & Requirements for Admissions

  • High School GPA Scores are Required
  • High School Class Rankings are Recommended
  • School Records are Required
  • College Prep Classes are Recommended
  • Standardized Test Scores (SAT,ACT,...) are Required
  • TOEFL Exam (Foreign Language Students) are Required

Number of Applicants, Percent Accepted, and Enrolled Students (Fall 2020)

TotalMaleFemale
Applicants84040.6%59.4%
Admitted73940.3%59.7%
Enrolled24548.2%51.8%

Average ACT/SAT Scores of Applicants to Baker (Fall 2020)

SAT® SectionScore Range
Critical Reading490 - 580
Math510 - 590
Total Score1000 - 1170
ACT®Score Range
English20 - 25
Math19 - 25
Composite Score20 - 25
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