Baker University's published cost of attendance is $50,918. Net price by income band reflects the institution's need-based aid structure: low-income families pay approximately $21,057, middle-income families pay around $23,470, and higher-income families pay approximately $30,800.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $50,918 |
| Tuition and Fees | $35,300 |
| Room and Board | $11,250 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$25,617 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $25,301 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $21,057 |
| $30–48k | $18,530 |
| $48–75k | $23,470 |
| $75–110k | $27,166 |
| $110k+ | $30,800 |
Baker University's published cost of attendance is $50,918. Net price by income band reflects the institution's need-based aid structure: low-income families pay approximately $21,057, middle-income families pay around $23,470, and higher-income families pay approximately $30,800. Azimuth ranks Baker University #933 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Baker University's aid structure is need-based, with financial aid distributed through federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional programs. Families apply using the FAFSA to determine eligibility and aid packages. The institution participates in standard federal aid programs and works with families to construct aid packages that combine grants, loans, and work-study opportunities where available. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $13,476; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $69,904, median federal debt of $25,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $282 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Baker University earn median 4-year earnings of $69,904, placing Baker University in the 72.8 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Baker University sits in the 94.2 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Baker University #202 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern centers on Business and related professional fields. Nursing is the largest program with 73 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $78,233, representing 0.9x the national benchmark for the field. The Business Administration program graduates 62 students with median 4-year earnings of $74,399, and Business/Commerce, General and Kinesiology round out the largest enrollment clusters. These programs reflect Baker University's concentration in applied, career-focused fields that connect directly to employment outcomes in the KS region and beyond.
