First University in Kansas

Baker University

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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.

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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.

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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Baldwin City Campus

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Bachelor's and Master's Program and Certificates

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Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral Programs and Certificates

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Education

Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral Programs and Certificates

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Nursing

Bachelor’s and Master’s Programs

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Recent News

Jan 6, 2026

Baker University Announces Leadership Changes as Part of Planned Transitions

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Experienced fundraising and alumni engagement leader named vice president of advancement

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