Founded in 1858
Offering undergraduate through doctoral programs.
Baker is a private university that educates traditional and nontraditional students through small classes, innovative instructors, and rigorous course work.
A Baker education is rooted in the liberal arts, a tradition that builds on historical strengths while advancing emerging ideas and fields of study.
Fortune 500 CEOs, New York Times best-selling authors, a Pulitzer Prize winner, and a Super Bowl champion all proudly claim Baker, the first university in Kansas, as their alma mater.
Baker Core
The Baker Core
Reimagining the Liberal Arts
The Baker Core is our unique approach to gen eds. Instead of simply checking off requirements to meet credit hour totals, you’ll gain a comprehensive broad base of knowledge.
You’ll also gain critical skills in analysis, clear oral and written communication, and creative problem-solving. Whatever career path you take, you’ll be prepared with the skills employers seek.
A Lasting Investment
99%
Job & graduate school placement
Highest
Average salaries among graduates of Kansas universities
#1
Return on Investment in Kansas
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