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Financial Aid: In 1997-98, 93% of all freshmen and 89% of continu¬ing students received( some form of financial aid. 59% of freshmen and 56% of continuing students received need-based aid. The average fresh¬man award was $11,812. Of that total, scholarships or need-based grants averaged $5484. 38% of undergraduates work part time. Aver¬age annual earnings from campus work are $1000. The average finan¬cial indebtedness of the 1997 graduate was $8500. Baker is a member of CSS. The FAFSA and the college’s own financial statement are re¬quired. The fall application deadline is March 1.
International Students: There are 18 international students enrolled. The school actively recruits these students. They must score 525 on the TOEFL.
Computers: The mainframe is a DEC VAX. There are 45 PCs avail¬able for student use in the computer lab. In addition, there are 24 termi¬nals in the lab and 6 in each dormitory for student access to the main¬frame. All students may access the system. There are no time limits and no fees.
Graduates: In a recent year, 164 bachelor’s degrees were awarded. The most popular majors were business (18%), psychology (14%), and biology (10%). In an average class, 40% graduate in 4 years and 53% in 5 years. 27 companies recruited on campus in a recent year. Of the 1996 graduating class, 33% were enrolled in graduate school within 6 months of graduation and 85% were employed.
Admissions Contact: Bob Scheibler, Director of Admissions.
E-mail: admission@george. bakeru.edu
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