Baker University

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Baker Admissions Stats at a Glance

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

Baker 2022	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.4
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	21%
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	5%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	83%
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	––	––

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Applying Early to Baker?

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Baker does not offer early decision or early action.

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

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More on Baker University Admissions

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Is Baker Hard To Get Into?

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

In 2021, Baker accepted 99% of all applicants, around 631 from 637 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

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Baker

Baker has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Baker Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding 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 apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Baker

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

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

Baker 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Baker, all applicants must submit the following items. Make sure to check in with Baker'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	√

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Baker?

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

Out of all students that were admitted, 75% submitted a class rank. At Baker 21% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 36% were in the top 25% and 69% 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	11%
3.75 and 3.99	18%
3.50 and 3.74	21%
3.25 and 3.49	21%
3.00 and 3.24	17%
2.50 and 2.9	11%
2.00 and 2.49	1%

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 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 looks at standardized tests scores during the admissions process.

Baker has a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 5% of Baker's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 83% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Baker?

What is a Good ACT Score for Baker?

To be most competitive at Baker, you should strive to earn between 18 and 26 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 26 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Baker's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 26, and three out of four students scored lower than 26 on the ACT.

A 18 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Baker students. Only one out of every four students scored below 18.

Want To Bring Up Your ACT Score? Access ACT practice tests and study tips and see upcoming ACT test dates.

More Information on Transferring to Baker University

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

Transfer students can enroll in Baker during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Baker Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Baker?

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

Does Baker accept transfer credits?

✅ Baker accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.

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

✅ Baker accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Baker?

❌ No, Baker 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 your scores are average or below average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is Baker's acceptance rate?

✅ Baker's acceptance rate is 99%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Baker?

❌ Baker does not offer early decision.

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