If you want to apply to Baker College, the deadline for Fall 2023 admissions is August 10 and the application fee costs $30.
Here's an overiew of some of Baker College's admissions stats.
Baker College 2022 | Admissions Statistics |
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Mean Unweighted GPA | 3.2 |
Admissions Test Policy | Test Optional |
Applicants Who Submit SATs | 85% |
Applicants Who Submit ACTs | 15% |
Waitlist | No |
These are the application deadlines for Baker College.
Application Type | Offered | Application Deadline | Notification Deadline |
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Early Decision I | Yes | Info Not Available | –– |
Early Decision II | –– | –– | –– |
Early Action | No | –– | –– |
Regular Decision | Yes | August 10 | –– |
Baker College offers early decision but not early action. Early decision is binding, which means you must attend if you are admitted, while early action allows you to apply early without committing.
The early decision acceptance rate at Baker College is 65%, compared to an overall acceptance rate of 39%. Last year, Baker College admitted 64 of the 98 students who applied early decision.
Some students apply early to college to help their chances of acceptance. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase the chance of admission, since it shows your interest in a school.
➡️ Find a list of some selective colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.
It is not difficult to get into Baker College. Baker College evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.
In 2021, Baker College accepted 39% of all applicants, about 652 from the 1,660 applicants.
Schools that are not difficult to get into, like Baker College, accept up to 95% of applicants. Most admitted students scored at most a 1010 on the SAT and a 19 on the ACT. Admissions to Direct Admit Health Science Programs is program very difficult.
For applicants who are non-residents, getting into Baker College is not difficult.
Transfer student admissions is not difficult.
Baker College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.
Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are they consider most important in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the areas where you shine.
Wondering what factors are considered by Baker College during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.
Admissions Factor | Level |
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Academic GPA | Very Important |
Standardized Test Scores | Considered |
Make sure to check with Baker College for more information on admission factors.
To apply to Baker College, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with Baker College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.
Area | Required | Recommended | Required for Some | Details (If Any) |
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Written Essay or Personal Statement | ||||
Interview | ||||
Transcript(S) of College Record | ||||
Standardized Test Scores | ||||
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S) | ||||
Other Requirements | √ | Successful completion of high school English and Math | ||
Transcript of High School Record | √ | |||
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale) | 2.5 |
Students admitted to Baker College have an average unweighted GPA of 3.2.
About GPAs
Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.
An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.
Baker College considers standardized tests scores during the admissions process.
Baker College is test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.
In 2022, 85% of Baker College's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 15% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.
To be competitive with other Baker College applicants, you should strive to score between 900 and 1100 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Baker College 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1100 and 25% of scored lower than 900, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.
On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Baker College students scored 540 or higher and 75% of students scored 440 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Baker College students scored 560 or higher, and 75% scored a 440 or higher.
To be most competitive at Baker College, you should strive to earn between 16 and 23 on the ACT.
An ACT score of 23 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Baker College's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 23, and three out of four students scored lower than 23 on the ACT.
A 16 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Baker College students. Only one out of every four students scored below 16.
Want To Bring Up Your ACT Score? Access ACT practice tests and study tips and see upcoming ACT test dates.
For transfer students, it is not difficult to get admitted to Baker College.
For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is August 10.
Transfer students can enroll in Baker College during the following terms:
• Fall Term
• Spring Term
• Summer Term
Can I defer my acceptance to Baker College?
✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Baker College.
Does Baker College accept transfer credits?
✅ Baker College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Baker College accepts:
• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES • Life Long Learning Credit
Does Baker College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?
✅ Baker College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.
Do I have to submit test scores to Baker College?
❌ No, Baker College is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If you have higher than average scores, you should strongly consider submitting them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.
What is Baker College's acceptance rate?
✅ The acceptance rate for Baker College is 39%.
What is the early decision acceptance rate at Baker College?
✅ Baker College's early decision acceptance rate was 65% in 2021.
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Admission Difficulty
How hard is it to get into Baker College? Baker College is a less selective institution. The Baker College acceptance rate is 39%. This means that the institution accepts 39 out of every 100 applicants.
First-Year Applications are Due
Transfer Applications are Due
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Baker College is Aug 10.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Baker College is Aug 10.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
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Avg. High School GPA (non-weighted)
At Baker College, the average unweighted high-school GPA for admitted students is 3.2. This is the average, which means that some applicants submit GPAs lower than this and some applicants submit GPAs above this level. If your GPA falls below the average, strong test scores or other qualifications may help you make you a more competitive applicant.
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