Baker College of Muskegon
- 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 35:1.
- Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 31%.
- Baker College of Muskegon is one of 2 community colleges within Muskegon County, MI.
- The nearest community college to Baker College of Muskegon is Muskegon Community College (0.2 miles away).
Top Placements
Baker College of Muskegon 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 70 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Baker College of Muskegon | (MI) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Private, non-profit | Public |
| Total Faculty | 70 staff | 100 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 3,481 students | 3,505 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 50:1 | 35:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 2,133 students | 1,591 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 1,348 students | 1,914 students |
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| # Undergraduate Students | 2,130 students | 1,591 students |
| # Graduate Students | 3 students | 4 students |
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| Total Dormitory Capacity | 749 | 288 |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | - | 1% |
| % Asian | 1% | 2% |
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% |
| % Black | 8% | 14% |
| % White | 86% | 69% |
| % Two or more races | - | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.25 | 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 Muskegon is Muskegon Community College (0.2 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 4,640 students | 0.20 Mi221 S Quarterline Rd
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231)773-9131 0.204,640 - 15,668 students | 33.00 Mi143 Bostwick Ave NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616)234-4000 33.0015,668 - 1,330 students | 45.90 Mi3000 N Stiles Rd
Scottville, MI 49454
(231)845-6211 45.901,330 - 1,832 students | 55.10 Mi2800 College Dr
Sidney, MI 48885
(989)328-2111 55.101,832 - 9,489 students | 74.80 Mi6767 West O Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49003
(269)488-4100 74.809,489
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