- Baker College is the largest independent college in Michigan with the most focused approach to education and training available. Our mission is to prepare you for meaningful employment. We’re proud to have a 97 percent employment rate among our available graduates. In addition, all our graduates receive Lifetime Employment Assistance—free and forever. This is Baker College’s flagship campus. The extensive campus contains modern classrooms with multi-media systems, offices, comfortable residence halls and apartments, state-of-the-art medical and computer labs, and a technology center—along with a library, a fitness center, bookstore and even a café. Although we have the facilities of a big-college campus, we offer a friendly and personal atmosphere. Classes are small. Instructors and staff are committed to doing what it takes to help you succeed.
School Highlights
Baker College serves 3,955 students (40% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the state community college average of 33:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 40%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 3,955 students
- Private-state tuition: $8,280
- Acceptance Rate: 82%
- Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
- Minority enrollment: 27%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 250 teachers has declined by 73% over five years.
Baker College
(MI) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges
0
Institution Level
Four or more years
0
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
0
Year Founded
1911
Total Faculty
250 staff
70 staff
Number of Programs Offered
-2
16
Student Body
The student population of Baker College has declined by 34% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 8:1 over five years.
The Baker College diversity score of 0.45 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 28% over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,955 students
2,473 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
33:1
# Full-Time Students
1,581 students
889 students
# Part-Time Students
2,374 students
1,584 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
249 students
413 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,467 students
961 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
114 students
4 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,128 students
1,658 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
246 students
6 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
940 students
114 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
6%
7%
% Black
11%
16%
% White
73%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
3%
8%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
20%
20%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,600
$30,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $8,280 is less than the state average of $9,806. The private state tuition has declined by 33% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$8,280
$9,806
Tuition Notes
Affordable and accessible tuition, one of the lowest in Michigan.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
93%
89%
Median Debt for Graduates
$26,219
$11,915
Median Debt for Dropouts
$11,940
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
82%
77%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Baker College cost?
Baker College's private state tuition is approximately $8,280.
What schools are Baker College often compared to?
Baker Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Mott Community College by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Baker College?
The acceptance rate of Baker College is 82%, which is higher than the state average of 77%.
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