Our scholarships and grants make a top-tier private education affordable. If you want in, we can help.
Most universities have merit-based scholarships and grants. We have those, too, and lots of them. But we also award a $1,000 grant just for visiting campus in person before you enroll, and another $1,000 just for filling out your FAFSA application every year.
We offer lots of different awards. Academic merit, talent-based, need-based, athletic, and more.
Our financial aid office will help you get all the aid we can and all the aid you’re entitled to.
On-campus job offerings are an opportunity to build your resume and earn a paycheck.
The published cost of attendance is only the starting point. Your final Baker cost depends on scholarships, grants, FAFSA results, housing, meal plan, and other choices. Many students receive significant support through Baker scholarships, grants, donor-funded awards, federal and state aid, work-study opportunities, and family payment planning.
The FAFSA is one of the most important steps in understanding your real college cost. It helps determine eligibility for federal aid, state aid, Baker grants, work-study, and other forms of support.
Recommended next step: file the FAFSA, then contact Baker Financial Aid with questions about your award package.
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Academic Scholarships Awards based on academic achievement and admission review. |
Talent Scholarships Opportunities connected to areas such as music, theatre, art, leadership, or other student strengths. |
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Athletic Awards Aid opportunities for students participating in Baker athletics, based on team and program processes. |
Grants Gift aid that may come from Baker, donors, the state, or the federal government and does not need to be repaid. |
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Work Study On-campus employment opportunities that help students earn money while building experience. |
Loans Borrowed funding that can help cover remaining costs after scholarships and grants are applied. |
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Visit Grant A $1,000 grant for students who visit campus in person before enrolling. |
FAFSA Grant A $1,000 annual grant for students who complete the FAFSA each year. |
We know that every dollar of aid gets you one step closer to a degree. That’s why we reinvest as much money as possible into our students. We also help you get as much money in aid and awards as possible.
Take a look at some of our annual numbers.
$26 Million
Total scholarships and aid awarded annually
$27,295
Average award and aid package. About 72% of tuition.
$254,000
Scholarships awarded during the Scholars Symposium (25-26)
Most Baker students pay far less than the totals below, thanks to support from alumni, donors, and friends.
Our average annual award and aid package is $27,295 per student. That amount helps reduce the annual cost of attendance for many students. After graduation? You’re likely to enjoy a higher average salary than graduates from other Kansas universities. Simply put, we’re worth every penny.
Cost of attendance is an estimate of what it may cost to attend Baker for one academic year. Some costs are billed directly by the university, while others depend on personal choices and individual circumstances.
Our average annual award and aid package is $27,295 per student. That’s ~72% of the annual cost of attendance. After graduation? You’re likely to enjoy a higher average salary than graduates from other Kansas universities. Simply put, we’re worth every penny.
| Fee Type | Amount | About |
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| Full-time Undergraduate Tuition | $35,500/year (or $17,750/semester) | “Full-time” is considered 12-18 credit hours per semester, or 4-6 classes. Download the full cost breakdown |
| Housing | $5,500–11,000/year | Depends on the residence hall and whether you have roommates. View residence halls |
| Meal Plan | $1,600–6,500/year | Anywhere between 19 meals per week ($$$) and 50 meals per semester ($). View dining services |
| Mandatory Fees | $1,250/year | $625 per semester for full-time students; $312.50 per semester for part-time students. |
| New student matriculation fee | $100 |
You only pay this fee once.
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| Other non-mandatory fees | $15–242 | Includes things like official transcript requests ($15), private music lessons ($242), and graduation fee ($125) |
| Total | $43,950–$54,350/year | Before awards and aid. |
| Average out-of-pocket total | $16,655–$27,055/year | After the $27,295 average aid and award package per student, per year. |
Every student’s costs look a little different. Below, we provide the specific cost for different tuition types, residence halls, meal plans, and other non-mandatory fees.
| Tuition | |
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| Full-time undergraduate | $35,500/year $17,750/semester (12-18 hours) |
| Part-time undergraduates | $1,145 per credit hour (1-11 hours) |
| Overload | $573 per credit hour (Over 18 hours) |
| Interterm session only | $485 per credit hour |
| Summer school courses | $485 per credit hour |
| Summer away program | $245 per credit hour |
| Summer internship | $245 per credit hour (First 3 hours) |
| Summer internship | $485 per credit hour (Over 3 hours) |
| High school tuition & concurrent credit | $118 per c/h |
| New Students | |
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| Matriculation fee | $100 Collected first semester of enrollment |
| Meal Plans | |
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| 19-meal plan | $6,500/year $3,250/semester (19 meals per week + $25 in declining balance dining dollars per semester) |
| 14-meal plan | $6,500/year $3,250/semester (14 meals per week + $200 in declining balance dining dollars per semester + 10 flex meals per semester) |
| 12-meal plan | $6,200/year $3,100/semester (12 meals per week + $75 in declining balance dining dollars per semester + 10 flex meals per semester) |
| Block plan | Rate to be confirmed (225 meals per semester + $200 in declining balance dining dollars per semester) |
| Commuter meal plan | $1,600/year $800/semester (50 meals per semester + $145 in declining balance dining dollars per semester) Available only to students living off-campus, in a sorority or fraternity chapter house, in a Horn and Markham apartment, or in the Lodge. |
| Mandatory Fees | |
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| General university fee | $1,250/year $625/semester Full time, nonrefundable |
| General university fee | $625/year $312.50/semester Part time, nonrefundable |
| Other Fees | |
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| Athletic program fees | TBD/sport |
| Athletic secondary insurance | $150/academic year |
| Music private lesson fee | $242/semester (per half-hour lessons) Nonrefundable |
| Instructional fees | TBD/course Nonrefundable |
| Advanced placement fee | $35 Nonrefundable |
| Graduation fee | $125 Charged when senior status attained |
| Returned-check charge | $25 |
| Student ID card – replacement fee | $40 each |
| Student-teaching fee | $35 per credit hour |
| State-assessed fees for student teaching | TBD (subject to change without notice) |
| Official transcript request | $15 each |
| Interest charged on late payments | 1% per month |
| Housing | |
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| Irwin/Gessner double room | $5,500/year $2,750/semester |
| Irwin/Gessner single room | $8,000/year $4,000/semester |
| The Lodge double room | $7,400 /year $3,700/semester |
| The Lodge single room | $11,000 /year $5,500/semester |
| New Living Center Suite A | $8,200/year $4,100/semester (1/room, 4/suite) |
| New Living Center Suite B | $7,000/year $3,500/semester (2/room, 4/suite) |
| New Living Center Suite C | $7,400/year $3,700/semester (2/room, 2/suite) |
| Apartments | $8,600/year $4,300/semester |
Baker combines the personal support of a private university with a serious focus on affordability, career preparation, and long-term value. Scholarships and grants can reduce the published price, and our team works with families to understand the aid available to them.
When comparing Baker with other colleges, look beyond the sticker price. Consider the total aid package, housing and meal plan costs, time to degree, academic support, career preparation, alumni connections, and the kind of campus experience your student wants.
A Baker education is designed to prepare students for meaningful work, leadership, service, and lifelong growth. Affordability matters, but so does the value students receive after graduation.
No. Many students receive scholarships, grants, and other aid that reduce their final cost.
Tuition is the cost of instruction. Cost of attendance is a broader estimate that can include tuition, fees, housing, meal plan, books, supplies, transportation, and personal expenses.
Financial aid timing depends on admission status, FAFSA completion, and the availability of required information. Contact Financial Aid if you are unsure what is still needed.
Yes. Students should complete the FAFSA each year to remain eligible for FAFSA-based aid and to help Baker review available support.
Many scholarships can be renewed if students meet the required criteria. Review the terms of your award and ask Financial Aid if you have questions.
Requirements may depend on student classification, residency status, and campus policies. Review housing and dining information before finalizing your estimate.
Contact Financial Aid. The team can help explain available options and any documentation that may be needed.
Compare your final aid package, total cost, time to degree, campus support, academic fit, career preparation, and long-term value, not just the published tuition.
Use our Net Price Calculator to receive a personalized estimate of what students typically paid to attend Baker University’s College of Arts and Sciences. This tool offers a general cost estimate and does not reflect the full range of scholarships and financial aid available.
