Baker College of Muskegon

1903 Marquette Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442
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  • Baker College of Muskegon is nestled in western Michigan along the beautiful shoreline of Lake Michigan and its scenic sandy beaches. Students can take advantage of Muskegon Lake, Bear Lake, and Mona Lake, as well as nearby parks and recreation areas for hiking, boating, skiing, snowmobiling, and camping. The mission of Baker College is to provide quality higher education and training which enable graduates to be successful throughout challenging and rewarding careers. Baker College offers highly effective academic programs which are accessible, market-driven, career-focused, and which lead to employment and career advancement for its students.

School Highlights

Baker College of Muskegon serves 3,481 students (61% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 50:1 is higher than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 29%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 3,481 students
  • Private-state tuition: $8,280
  • Student:teacher ratio: 50:1
  • Minority enrollment: 14%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Baker College of Muskegon ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

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Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 70 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Baker College of Muskegon
(MI) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private, non-profit
Public
Total Faculty
70 staff
224 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Baker College of Muskegon has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 50:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Baker College of Muskegon diversity score of 0.25 is less than the state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,481 students
2,783 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
50:1
13:1
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# Full-Time Students
2,133 students
1,079 students
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# Part-Time Students
1,348 students
1,704 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Baker College of Muskegon.
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
284 students
298 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,130 students
1,115 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
3 students
4 students
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Michigan All Graduation Breakdown
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,338 students
1,615 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
10 students
4 students
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Michigan All Part Time Graduation Breakdown
Total Dormitory Capacity
749 students
178 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
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% Asian
1%
2%
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% Hispanic
5%
5%
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% Black
8%
12%
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% White
86%
71%
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% Two or more races
n/a
3%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
6%
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Diversity Score
0.25
0.47
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
21%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
3.79%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,600
$30,700
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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
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
87%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$24,000
$12,000
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Baker College of Muskegon and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Michigan by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,485
$5,500
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Acceptance Rate
n/a
99%
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Baker College of Muskegon cost?
Baker College of Muskegon's private state tuition is approximately $8,280.
What schools are Baker College of Muskegon often compared to?
Baker College of Muskegonis often viewed alongside schools like Grand Rapids Community College, Muskegon Community College by visitors of our site.
What is Baker College of Muskegon's ranking?
Baker College of Muskegon ranks among the top 20% of community college in Michigan for: Percent of students receiving financial aid.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 3,481 students
  • Private-state tuition: $8,280
  • Student:teacher ratio: 50:1
  • Minority enrollment: 14%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Michigan public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,944 per year for in-state students and $6,878 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $11,103 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Michigan is 87%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Michigan community colleges have a diversity score of 0.47, which is lower than the national average of 0.71. The most diverse community college in Michigan is Schoolcraft College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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