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Colleges / Baker University

Baker University

Baldwin City, KS 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate92%

Baker Admissions

It is moderately difficult to get into Baker University. The university admitted 92% of all applicants in 2022. Last year, 773 students applied to Baker University and 709 were admitted.

If you are planning on applying to Baker University, there is no application fee, which means it is free to apply.

Baker University Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Baker University's admissions stats.

Baker University 2023 Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA 3.4
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class 11%
Admissions Test Policy Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs 4%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs 56%
Waitlist No

Baker University Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Baker University.

Application Type Offered Application Deadline Notification Deadline
Early Decision I No
Early Decision II
Early Action No

Applying Early to Baker University?


Baker University does not offer early decision or early action.

➡️ See a list of some selective colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.


More on Baker University Admissions


How To Get Into Baker University

Getting into Baker is moderately difficult. Baker evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2022, Baker accepted 92% of students, around 709 from the 773 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Baker, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to Baker University

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Baker University

Baker University has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Baker University Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are are most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the areas where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Baker University

Wondering what factors are considered by Baker University 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
Level of Applicant's Interest Very Important
Academic GPA Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record Very Important
Alumni/ae Relations Considered
Character/Personal Qualities Considered
Class Rank Considered
Application Essay Considered
Extracurricular Activities Considered
Geographical Residence Considered
Interview Considered
Recommendation(s) Considered
Standardized Test Scores Considered
Talent/Ability Considered
Volunteer Work Considered
Work Experience Considered

Make sure to check with Baker University for more information on admission factors.

Baker University 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Baker University, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with Baker University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area Required Recommended Required for Some Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement
Interview
Other Requirements ACT or SAT scores
Letter(s) of Recommendation 1
Transcript of High School Record

GPA and Testing


What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Baker University?

Students admitted to Baker University have an average unweighted GPA of 3.4.

Out of all students that were admitted, 75% submitted a class rank. At Baker University 11% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 36% were in the top 25% and 67% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Baker University, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA Percent of Students
4.0 GPA 4%
3.75 and 3.99 23%
3.50 and 3.74 20%
3.25 and 3.49 12%
3.00 and 3.24 14%
2.50 and 2.9 23%
2.00 and 2.49 4%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Baker University directly.

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.

Standardized Test Scores

Baker University 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, 4% of Baker University's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 56% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

To be most competitive at Baker University, you should strive to earn between 17 and 23 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 23 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Baker University'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 17 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Baker University students. Only one out of every four students scored below 17.

More Information on Transferring to Baker University

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Baker University. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Baker University during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term


Baker University Admissions FAQs


Can I defer my acceptance to Baker University?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Baker University.

Does Baker University accept transfer credits?

✅ Baker University accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Baker University accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does Baker University accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Baker University accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Baker University?

❌ No, Baker University is test optional, so you can make the call if you want to to submit your standardized test scores. If you have higher than average scores, you probably want to include them. If your scores are average or below average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is Baker University's acceptance rate?

✅ Baker University's acceptance rate is 92%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Baker University?

❌ Baker University does not offer early decision.

Want To Learn More About Baker University?

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Baker Admissions Requirements

Admission Difficulty

Somewhat Selective

92%

How hard is it to get into Baker? Baker is a somewhat selective institution. The Baker acceptance rate is 92%. This means that the institution accepts 91 out of every 100 applicants.

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Baker Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Continuous processing

Transfer Applications are Due

Continuous processing

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Baker is Continuous processing.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Baker is Continuous processing.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

Baker SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

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Math SAT Range

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Reading SAT Range

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Baker GPA

Avg. High School GPA (non-weighted)

3.36

GPA Needed to Get Accepted

At Baker, the average unweighted high-school GPA for admitted students is 3.36. 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.

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

1,187

Campus Setting

Small Town

Acceptance Rate

92%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$33,800

Out-of-State

$33,800

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Continuous processing
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