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Baker History
The History of Baker
University
 Founded in 1858, Baker University
is the oldest college in Kansas. Baker is a small,
independent, coeducational university affiliated
with the United Methodist Church. The University
includes three components -- the College of Arts and
Sciences, the School of Professional and Graduate
Studies, and the School of Nursing.
BU's College of Arts and Sciences is
located at its main (and original) campus in Baldwin
City, Kansas, about 45 miles southwest of Kansas
City, Missouri, and 15 miles south of Lawrence,
Kansas. The campus, shaded by a forest of stately
oak and maple trees, is the centerpiece of Baldwin
City, a rural town of about 6,000 persons.
Undergraduate students live and study at the Baldwin
City campus, where they can achieve Bachelor of
Arts, Bachelor of Science degree, Bachelor of Music
Education or Bachelor of Music degrees. Nearly 40
different degree majors are available at the Baldwin
City campus. With a faculty
to student ratio of 15:1, Baker University prides
itself in personalized educational opportunities.
The tranquil, rural setting of Baldwin City provides
BU's students with an atmosphere exceedingly
conducive to their educational, spiritual and
interpersonal development.
Throughout it's history, Baker University has been
acclaimed for its ability to provide students
excellence in educational as well as personal
development. The University has been cited by The
Gourman Report as the top private college in Kansas
based on the quality of its faculty and facilities.
BU academic achievements have been noted by a
ranking of second among Kansas Colleges for the
percentage of its students earning acceptance to
graduate schools. Follow
this link to read more about the history of Baker
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