Baker University Acceptance Rate
Baldwin City, Kansas · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 911
- Admitted
- 839
- Yield
- 28.1%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Small sample: this rate is based on 911 applicants, so year-to-year swings can be large. Read it as approximate.
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Baker University's acceptance rate has risen from 69.5% in 2014–15 to 92.1% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 1,060 to 911 (-14%) over that period.
Its 92.1% rate makes Baker University more selective than about 16% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 21 tracked Kansas schools, it is more selective than about 14%.
Baker University has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 28.1% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,060 | 737 | 69.5% | 224 |
| 2015–16 | 903 | 737 | 81.6% | 186 |
| 2016–17 | 899 | 699 | 77.8% | 246 |
| 2017–18 | 805 | 690 | 85.7% | 258 |
| 2018–19 | 810 | 710 | 87.7% | 247 |
| 2019–20 | 840 | 739 | 88% | 245 |
| 2020–21 | 819 | 765 | 93.4% | 224 |
| 2021–22 | 637 | 631 | 99.1% | 219 |
| 2022–23 | 776 | 712 | 91.8% | 232 |
| 2023–24 | 911 | 839 | 92.1% | 236 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 476 | 443 | 93.1% |
| Men | 430 | 391 | 90.9% |
| Another gender | 5 | 5 | 100% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 13–21 | 8% |
How Baker University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Baker University's acceptance rate?
Baker University's acceptance rate is 92.1% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (839 admitted of 911 applicants).
Is Baker University test optional?
Baker University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Baker University?
Baker University received 911 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 839.
Is Baker University getting harder to get into?
Baker University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 69.5% in 2014–15 to 92.1% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.bakeru.edu/.