Baker College of Cadillac
- 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 lower than the state community college average of 30:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 34%.
Top Rankings
Baker College of Cadillac ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- School Resources Percent of students receiving financial aid
School Overview
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Baker College of Cadillac | (MI) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Schools of business and management | Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Private, non-profit | Public |
| Total Faculty | 52 staff | 103 staff |
Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Baker College of Cadillac is Northwestern Michigan College (35.8 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 3,727 students | 35.80 Mi1701 E Front St
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 995-1000 35.803,727 - 3,802 students | 37.10 Mi1375 S Clare Ave
Harrison, MI 48625
(989) 386-6622 37.103,802 - 1,042 students | 50.20 Mi3000 N Stiles Rd
Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 845-6211 50.201,042 - 1,347 students | 57.20 Mi4800 W 4 Mile Road
Grayling, MI 49738
(989) 275-5000 57.201,347 - 1,667 students | 71.90 Mi2800 College Dr.
Sidney, MI 48885
(989) 328-2111 71.901,667
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