Baker University

Baker University is a private nonprofit four-year institution located in Baldwin City, Kansas, in a rural distant setting. The university enrolls 2,682 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 54.17 out of 100. It reports a completion rate of 59% (IPEDS 2023) and a retention rate of 74% (IPEDS 2023).

Baker University offers healthcare-focused programs including Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at the associate level and Nursing Administration at the bachelor's level. These credentials support students entering direct patient care as well as those pursuing administrative roles in healthcare settings.

Located in Baldwin City, a rural community in eastern Kansas, Baker University serves students from across the region. Its nursing programs provide an accessible pathway to healthcare careers for students in the greater Kansas City corridor and surrounding rural communities.