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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