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ACCEPTANCE RATE

87.98%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

100%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

9:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

28

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$20,256

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Religious Studies Degree

The religious studies program at Baker University prepares students for careers in variety of careers, such as law, medicine, government, and business. The program focuses on the nature of religious belief and specific religious and quasi-religious systems. Program courses include: phenomenology, sociology, psychology, philosophy, anthropology, literature and art of religion, mythology, scriptural and textual studies, religious history and politics, and specific studies of particular faith communities and their behavior. Get more details below including other Kansas colleges that offer religious studies degrees.

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Baker University (Baker)

1801 N Cottonwood, Iola, KS

Baker University, a nonprofit private institution, offers a variety of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Baldwin City, KS, it resides in a rural setting for students to study in. The school's United Methodist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. Baker has an annual student enrollment of over 3,700.

Areas of study available at Baker include but are not limited to:

  • Business And Marketing Studies
  • Education
  • Health And Clinical Professions
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences

Students applying for admission are generally asked to submit an application, transcripts, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. Students may take either the ACT or SAT scores to be considered for admissions to Baker. A score between 885 - 1115 on the SAT, or 21 - 25 for the ACT is common among admitted students. This school has an admissions rate of about 92% of which only 31% decided to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found at bakeru.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is around $26,000, but may change from year to year. Students are encouraged to use the school's tuition calculator to better estimate their cost of attendance. The cost of on-campus housing is about $3,800 for the year. This school may offer financial aid for students that qualify by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The mascot for Baker is the "Wildcats", and they participate in intercollegiate sports through the NAIA. Athletic programs available may include but not limited to:

  • Baseball (NAIA Division I)
  • Basketball (NAIA Division I)
  • Track & Field (NAIA Division I)
  • Football (NAIA Division I)
  • Golf (NAIA Division I)

For a complete list of academic programs offered, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please visit the school's website at www.bakeru.edu.

Career Options for Graduates

Students who have completed the Religious Studies program at Baker, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in philosophy, religion, and theology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary employment is expected to grow at a rate of 11.6% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The information regarding admissions below may give you an idea of the applicants Baker accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and recent graduates, Baker University may provide student services including:

  • Online classes
  • Night and weekend classes available
  • Academic counseling for students
  • Work study style employment
  • Assistance to find work

Intercollegiate Athletics

Baker is a Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), with many of the sports being in the NAIA Division I classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball (Heart of America Athletic Conference)
  • Basketball (Heart of America Athletic Conference)
  • Track and Field (Heart of America Athletic Conference)
  • Football (Heart of America Athletic Conference)
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling
  • Other Sports
  • Bowling