Baker College of Jackson
Tel:
(517)789-6123
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).
Top Placements
Baker College of Jackson places 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 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Baker College of Jackson | (MI) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Private, non-profit | Public |
| Total Faculty | 54 staff | 100 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 1,937 students | 3,505 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 36:1 | 35:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 852 students | 1,591 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 1,085 students | 1,914 students |
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| # Undergraduate Students | 848 students | 1,591 students |
| # Graduate Students | 4 students | 4 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | 1% |
| % Asian | 1% | 2% |
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% |
| % Black | 6% | 14% |
| % White | 90% | 69% |
| % Two or more races | - | 2% |
| % Unknown races | 1% | 8% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.19 | 0.50 |
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| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $30,600 | $30,600 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Baker College of Jackson is Gogebic Community College (5.5 miles away).
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Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734)973-3543 40.5012,295
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