Baker College of Jackson

2800 Springport Rd
Jackson, MI 49202-1290
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School Highlights
  • Baker College of Jackson serves 1,937 students (44% of students are full-time).
  • The college's student:teacher ratio of 36:1 is higher than the state community college average of 35:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 31%.
  • Baker College of Jackson is one of 2 community colleges within Jackson County, MI.
  • The nearest community college to Baker College of Jackson is Gogebic Community College (5.5 miles away).

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Baker College of Jackson places among the top 20% of community colleges in Michigan for:

School Overview

  • The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Baker College of Jackson(MI) Community College Avg.
Institution LevelFour or more yearsFour or more years
Institution ControlPrivate, non-profitPublic
Total Faculty54 staff100 staff
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Student Body

  • The student population of Baker College of Jackson has stayed relatively flat over five years.
  • The student:teacher ratio of 36:1 has stayed the same over five years.
  • The Baker College of Jackson diversity score of 0.19 is less than the state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment1,937 students3,505 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio36:135:1
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# Full-Time Students852 students1,591 students
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# Part-Time Students1,085 students1,914 students
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# Undergraduate Students848 students1,591 students
# Graduate Students4 students4 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
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% Asian
1%
2%
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% Hispanic
1%
3%
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% Black
6%
14%
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% White
90%
69%
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% Two or more races		-
2%
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% Unknown races
1%
8%
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Diversity Score0.190.50
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$30,600$30,600
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Finances and Admission

  • The private state tuition of $8,280 is less than the state average of $11,115. The private state tuition has grown by 9% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees$8,280$11,115
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid95%89%
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Median Debt for Graduates$24,000$12,011
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Median Debt for Dropouts$8,485$5,500
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Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Nearby Schools

  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Gogebic Community College
    Gogebic Community College Photo - Campus Suites Student Housing - houses up to 96 students adjacent to the Lindquist Student and Conference Center (gym, weight rooms, Courtside Caf, student lounge, walking/running track and aerobic room)
    Public
    1,047 students | 5.50 MiE4946 Jackson Rd
    Ironwood,  MI  49938
    5.501,047
  • Jackson College
    Public
    5,487 students | 8.40 Mi2111 Emmons Rd
    Jackson,  MI  49201
    (517)787-0800     8.405,487
  • Lansing Community College
    Lansing Community College Photo
    Public
    16,031 students | 32.00 Mi419 N Capitol Ave
    Lansing,  MI  48901
    (517)483-1999     32.0016,031
  • Kellogg Community College
    Public
    5,929 students | 37.40 Mi450 North Ave
    Battle Creek,  MI  49017
    (269)965-3931     37.405,929
  • Washtenaw Community College
    Public
    12,295 students | 40.50 Mi4800 E Huron River Dr
    Ann Arbor,  MI  48105
    (734)973-3543     40.5012,295
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Quick Stats (2020)
  • Students: 1,937 students
  • Private-state tuition: $8,280
  • Student:teacher ratio: 36:1
  • Minority enrollment: 10%
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For Michigan public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,223 per year for in-state students and $7,110 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $11,115 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Michigan is 71%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Michigan community colleges have a diversity score of 0.50, which is lower than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in Michigan is Henry Ford Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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