More selective than 13% of Kansas colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
0% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 8% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose BU over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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BU admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 94% | — | — | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 92% | — | — | 13–21 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is BU compared with other Kansas colleges?
BU has the 21st-lowest acceptance rate of 24 Kansas colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Fort Hays State University | 90% | 48% | $12,569 |
| 17 | Haskell Indian Nations University | 90% | 18% | $3,134 |
| 18 | University of Kansas | 93% | 69% | $18,059 |
| 19 | Bethel College-North Newton | 94% | 41% | $32,917 |
| 20 | Wichita State University | 94% | 51% | $13,194 |
| 21 | Baker University | 94% | 58% | $25,301 |
| 22 | Emporia State University | 98% | 56% | $16,261 |
| 23 | Benedictine College | 98% | 62% | $27,891 |
| 24 | Manhattan Christian College | 100% | 44% | $24,213 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Kansas colleges →
Who enrolls at BU
College Scorecard; IPEDS
BU admissions questions
What is the BU acceptance rate?
Baker University accepts 94% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 839 of 911 applicants were admitted.
Does BU require the SAT or ACT?
Baker University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 0% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 8% submitted ACT scores.
How many admitted students enroll at BU?
28% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (236 of 839).
Is BU getting harder to get into?
Baker University accepted 94% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 92% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Baker University overview