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Students attend Baker in Topeka, Kansas, a medium-sized city. The school is proud of its United Methodist status. Baker is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school degrees go up to the Bachelor's degree.
Baker is known for its programs in nursing and emergency medicine.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission.
There are 135 students at Baker (as of 2005). A very high share of students at the school are female.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Baker University School of Nursing is to prepare nurses for professional practice as providers of general health care for individuals, families, and communities within the global environment. As an institution related to the United Methodist Church, we believe the integration of faith and values into the curriculum promotes the intellectual growth and personal development of each individual. The nurse will have the ability to communicate; think critically; perform clinical skills competently; participate in lifelong education; assume the roles of care provider, manager, and professional; and make ethical decisions based on a sound value system and broad knowledge base."
More complete details are provided below.
Baker University School Of Nursing
1500 SW 10th
Topeka, KS 66604-1353
General Phone: (785) 354-5850
Admissions Phone: (785) 354-5851
Financial Aid Phone: (785) 354-5853
http://www.bakeru.edu
Baker awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 60 | registered nursing |
Number of programs and degrees for Baker in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 60 | 1 |
In 2005, Baker had a total enrollment of 135 students (133 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 90% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 5% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 2% |
| 20-21 | 31% |
| 22-24 | 33% |
| 25-29 | 21% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Topeka, Kansas for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Years of College Work Before Admittance | recommended |
Admissions Phone Number: (785) 354-5851
Financial Aid:
Baker participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 190302)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (785) 354-5853
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Baker Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
Notable:
United Methodist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library
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