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 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 86%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 1,937 students
- Private-state tuition: $8,280
- Student:teacher ratio: 36:1
- Minority enrollment: 10%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Baker College of Jackson
(MI) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Schools of business and management
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private, non-profit
Public
Total Faculty
54 staff
224 staff
School Calendar
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 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,937 students
2,074 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
36:1
14:1
# Full-Time Students
852 students
726 students
# Part-Time Students
1,085 students
1,348 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
145 students
298 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
848 students
737 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
4 students
4 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,083 students
1,287 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
2 students
4 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
178 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
3%
% Asian
1%
14%
% Hispanic
1%
n/a
% Black
6%
6%
% White
90%
14%
% Hawaiian
n/a
56%
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
% Unknown races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.19
0.64
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
0.2325%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.2287%
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
95%
89%
Median Debt for Graduates
$24,000
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,485
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
98%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Baker College of Jackson cost?
Baker College of Jackson's private state tuition is approximately $8,280.
What schools are Baker College of Jackson often compared to?
Baker College of Jacksonis often viewed alongside schools like Jackson College by visitors of our site.
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The nearest community college to Baker College of Jackson is Jackson College (7.9 miles away)
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