Baker College of Jackson

2800 Springport Rd
Jackson, MI 49202
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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 30:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 34%.

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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 yearsAt least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution ControlPrivate, non-profitPublic
Total Faculty54 staff103 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 decreased from 155:1 over five years.
The Baker College of Jackson diversity score of 0.19 is less than the state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment1,937 students3,250 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio36:130:1
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# Full-Time Students852 students1,336 students
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# Part-Time Students1,085 students1,914 students
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# Undergraduate Students848 students1,381 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%
5%
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% Black
6%
15%
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% White
90%
66%
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% Two or more races		-
3%
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% Unknown races
1%
5%
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Diversity Score0.190.53
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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%88%
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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: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Baker College of Jackson is Jackson College (7.9 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Jackson College
    Public
    5,083 students | 7.90 Mi2111 Emmons Rd
    Jackson,  MI  49201
    (517) 787-0800     7.905,083
  • Career Quest Learning Centers-Lansing
    Private for-profit
    167 students | 29.50 Mi3215 S. Pennsylvania Avenue
    Lansing,  MI  48910
    (517) 318-3330     29.50167
  • Lansing Community College
    Lansing Community College Photo
    Public
    11,771 students | 32.30 Mi419 N Capitol Ave
    Lansing,  MI  48901
    (517) 483-1957     32.3011,771
  • Kellogg Community College
    Public
    5,929 students | 37.50 Mi450 North Ave
    Battle Creek,  MI  49017
    (269) 965-3931     37.505,929
  • Washtenaw Community College
    Public
    12,264 students | 40.20 Mi4800 E Huron River Dr
    Ann Arbor,  MI  48105
    (734) 973-3300     40.2012,264
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Quick Stats (2021)
  • Students: 1,937 students
  • Private-state tuition: $8,280
  • Student:teacher ratio: 36:1
  • Minority enrollment: 10%
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Did You Know?
For Michigan public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,903 per year for in-state students and $6,831 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 80%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Michigan community colleges have a diversity score of 0.53, which is lower than the national average of 0.73. The most diverse community college in Michigan is Henry Ford College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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