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Baker grads lead Kansas in average salaries

Baker is built for ambitious students ready to
lead, grow, and make an impact.

Your success, beyond graduation

About Baker

#1 return on investment

among Kansas private colleges

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#1 in average income

among graduates from Kansas universities

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With 50+ programs, the future is yours to make.

Not sure what to study?

We’ll help you discover your passion as an undeclared major and turn it into lifelong success.

An education built around you.

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On Campus

On-Campus Learning: A full college experience built for connection, focus, and momentum.

Build relationships, develop leadership, and gain the momentum that carries beyond graduation.

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Undergraduate Programs (Baldwin City) On-ground Nursing BSN (Topeka)

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Online

A prestigious education accessible from anywhere

Our online programs are designed to fit your busy life. Flexible, accelerated and tailor-made for today’s workforce.

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Graduate Online Programs Undergraduate Online Programs Continuing Education

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ATHLETICS

A championship tradition built on competition, character, and pride

Our athletics programs are built to develop disciplined competitors and strong leaders. Competitive, tradition-driven, and designed for success on the field and beyond.

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The Baker Difference

Since 1858, a proud history of firsts.

We were the first university in Kansas, founded in 1858. Since then, we’ve pioneered a liberal arts education and flexible learning.

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The Baker Difference

The best outcomes in Kansas.

Our graduates get the best ROI and the highest salaries in Kansas. We’re in the top 15% for graduate average salaries nationwide.

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The Baker Difference

An unparalleled student experience.

On our idyllic campus, you’ll get cutting-edge programs and a 3:1 student to faculty ratio. You also get 40+ student organizations and 27 athletic programs.