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. For twenty years, the Cadillac campus has been bringing highly needed post-secondary education alternatives to northwestern Michigan. Located just outside the city on over 50 acres of rolling woods, the campus mirrors the friendly, small-town feel of the surrounding community. At the same time, this is a state-of-the-art educational institution. The Cadillac campus boasts many new and renovated labs, classrooms, and multipurpose facilities. All of them feature the latest technologies for Computing, Health Services, and other in-demand programs. At Baker, our Academic Office is designed to meet all of your academic concerns. Our counselors are trained to help you achieve your educational objectives. If you are in need of academic, career, or personal counseling we provide you with the appropriate information and resources to help achieve your academic goals.
School Highlights
Baker College of Cadillac serves 1,340 students (54% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 33%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
Enrollment: 1,340 students
Private-state tuition: $8,280
Student:teacher ratio: 26:1
Minority enrollment: 3%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The student population of Baker College of Cadillac has declined by 26% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Baker College of Cadillac diversity score of 0.06 is less than the state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has grown by 201% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,340 students
3,456 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
15:1
# Full-Time Students
717 students
1,325 students
# Part-Time Students
623 students
2,131 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
32 students
186 students
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
5%
% Black
n/a
14%
% White
97%
67%
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
3%
7%
Diversity Score
0.06
0.52
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 $11,103. The private state tuition has grown by 9% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$8,280
$11,103
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
87%
Median Debt for Graduates
$24,000
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,485
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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Quick Stats (2022-23)
Enrollment: 1,340 students
Private-state tuition: $8,280
Student:teacher ratio: 26:1
Minority enrollment: 3%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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For Michigan public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,914 per year for in-state students and $6,836 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $11,103 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.
