Baker University
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Founded in 1858 as the oldest university in Kansas, Baker University is best known for its warm, tight-knit community and exceptional graduate outcomes. Prospective students are drawn to its premier academic programs, particularly its highly ranked School of Nursing—offered in partnership with Stormont Vail Health—alongside strong programs in business, education, and the sciences. Campus life in Baldwin City is vibrant and highly collaborative, driven by competitive NAIA athletics, active Greek organizations, and an impressive 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio that guarantees personalized mentorship. What sets Baker apart is its unique balance of historic liberal arts tradition with mandatory real-world experiences, ensuring that every student participates in internships, hands-on research, or study abroad before graduation.
Wikipedia:Baker University is a private university in Baldwin City, Kansas, United States. Founded in 1858, it was the first four-year university in Kansas and is affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Baker University is made up of four schools. The College of Arts and Sciences and the undergraduate courses in the School of Education (SOE) are located on the campus in Baldwin City. The School of Professional and Graduate Studies (SPGS) and the graduate branch of the SOE serve nontraditional students on campuses in Overland Park, Kansas, and online. The School of Nursing, which is operated in partnership with Stormont Vail Health in Topeka, offers a Bachelor of Science in nursing (BSN) and an online Master of Science in nursing (MSN). Enrollment in all four schools has grown to a student population of more than 3,000, with about 900 students on the Baldwin City campus.
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