Baker University is a private university affiliated with the United Methodist Church, based in Baldwin City, Kansas, with additional programs in Overland Park and online. It was founded in 1858 and was named for Methodist Episcopal bishop Osman Cleander Baker. It is described as the first four-year university in Kansas and the oldest continuously operating institution of higher learning in the state. Enrollment was about 1,950 in fall 2023, and the university's schools together serve over 3,000 students. Baker's only official color is orange. The Wildcats compete in the NAIA as a founding member of the Heart of America Athletic Conference. Jody Fournier is president, and notable alumni include NFL coach Mike McCarthy.
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Baker admits first-time freshmen on a GPA basis, with a free application and rolling decisions.
Dates, fees and criteria change every session. Always confirm them on the official admissions page before applying.
Location
618 Eighth St, Baldwin City, Kansas, United States
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