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Baker University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A

ACT Range18 to 22

Average GPA3.43

Acceptance Rate94.2%

With a 94% acceptance rate, Baker is a place where a solid academic record can put admission within reach. Because 41% of students submit ACT scores, aiming for the upper end of Baker’s 18–22 range can still add useful evidence to your file. The listed merit scholarships are based on GPA thresholds, so your grades deserve close attention.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Baker University facts and stats

Quick Facts

Baker University enrolls 1,264 undergraduates in a small-town campus setting. Baker has a 66% freshman retention rate and a 58% 6-year graduation rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 12:1.

Location

Baldwin City, KS

Undergrad Enrollment1,264

Freshman Retention66%

SettingSmall town

Student to Faculty Ratio12:1

Graduation Rate58%

Test PolicyTest-optional

How do your scores compare at Baker?

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Key Baker University application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

March 15

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Baker, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and the fall for superscore-focused retakes. Baker does not offer Early Decision or Early Action, and its March 15 financial aid priority deadline and GPA-based merit awards do not require SAT or ACT scores, so use Baker’s application deadline to confirm the latest fall retake that can arrive in time.

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What you'll actually pay

Baker’s tuition and fees are $35,200, and 52% of students receive aid. The average merit award is $6,980. To be considered for financial aid, submit the FAFSA by the March 15 priority deadline.

Tuition and Fees$35,200

Room and Board$9,790

Average Merit Award$6,980

Application FeeN/A

Students on Aid52%

Average Aid Package$29,086

Average Debt at Grad$29,111

Baker University’s listed tuition, fees, room, and board total about $44,990. About 52% of students receive financial aid, with an average aid package of $29,086. Merit aid is available, with an average merit award of $6,980. For context, graduates leave Baker with an average debt of $29,111.