Baker College of Jackson

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 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 40%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • 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
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
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 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,937 students
3,006 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
36:1
19:1
# Full-Time Students
852 students
904 students
# Part-Time Students
1,085 students
2,102 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
145 students
219 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
848 students
965 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
4 students
4 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
2,448 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
4 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
188 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
1%
7%
% Black
6%
16%
% White
90%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
1%
6%
Diversity Score
0.19
0.60
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
28%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
20%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,600
$30,700

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $8,280 is equal to the state average of $8,280. The private state tuition has grown by 9% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$8,280
$8,280
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
95%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$24,000
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,485
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Baker College Bees

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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 1,937 students
  • Private-state tuition: $8,280
  • Student:teacher ratio: 36:1
  • Minority enrollment: 10%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Michigan public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,506 per year for in-state students and $7,381 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $8,280 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 0.60, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Michigan is MIAT College of Technology. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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