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 33:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 40%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 1,937 students
- Private-state tuition: $8,280
- Student-teacher ratio: 36:1
- Minority enrollment: 10%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Baker College of Jackson ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Attribute
School Resources
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
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private, non-profit
Public
Year Founded
1911
Total Faculty
54 staff
70 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 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,937 students
2,473 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
36:1
33:1
# Full-Time Students
852 students
889 students
# Part-Time Students
1,085 students
1,584 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
848 students
2,151 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
848 students
961 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
4 students
4 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
1%
7%
% Black
6%
16%
% White
90%
60%
% Unknown races
1%
8%
Diversity Score
0.19
0.60
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,600
$30,600
Tuition & Financial Aid
The private state tuition of $8,280 is less than the state average of $9,806. The private state tuition has grown by 9% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$8,280
$9,806
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
95%
89%
Median Debt for Graduates
$24,000
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,485
$5,500
Sports
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Baker College Bees
Source: 2025 (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?
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What is Baker College of Jackson's ranking?
Baker College of Jackson ranks among the top 20% of community college in Michigan for: Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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