Baker College of Owosso

1020 S. Washington Street
Owosso, MI 48867
Top-Ranked (2026-27): View Rankings
  • Baker College is the largest independent college in Michigan with the most focused approach to education and training available. Our mission is to prepare you for meaningful employment. We’re proud to have a 97 percent employment rate among our available graduates. In addition, all our graduates receive Lifetime Employment Assistance—free and forever. With its unique Swiss-chalet-style buildings, Baker College of Owosso may not look like a typical college—and in several important ways, it’s not. First of all, our facilities—including our Center for Technical Education—are equipped with the same technologies and systems (including medical labs) that you’ll use in the real world. The courses taught here are different too, stressing practical knowledge and hands-on learning, to prepare you as quickly as possible for employment. If you’re looking for a different kind of college, you’ll like what you see at Baker College of Owosso.

School Highlights

Baker College of Owosso serves 2,512 students (63% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 39:1 is higher than the state community college average of 33:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 40%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 2,512 students
  • Private-state tuition: $8,280
  • Student-teacher ratio: 39:1
  • Minority enrollment: 5%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Baker College of Owosso
(MI) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private, non-profit
Public
Year Founded
1911
Total Faculty
64 staff
70 staff
School Calendar
AccreditationAccred.
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Student Body

The student population of Baker College of Owosso has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 39:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Baker College of Owosso diversity score of 0.10 is less than the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,512 students
2,473 students

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Student-Teacher Ratio
39:1
33:1
# Full-Time Students
1,572 students
889 students

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Part-Time Students
940 students
1,584 students

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Enrollment Undergraduate
2,508 students
2,151 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,572 students
961 students

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
936 students
1,658 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
4 students
6 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
496 students
114 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Hispanic
1%
7%
% Black
3%
16%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% White
95%
60%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Diversity Score
0.10
0.60

Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,600
$30,600

Tuition & Financial Aid

The private state tuition of $8,280 is less than the state average of $9,806. The private state tuition has grown by 9% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$8,280
$9,806
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
95%
89%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Median Debt for Graduates
$24,000
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,485
$5,500

Sports

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Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Baker College of Owosso cost?
Baker College of Owosso's private state tuition is approximately $8,280.
What is Baker College of Owosso's ranking?
Baker College of Owosso ranks among the top 20% of community college in Michigan for: Percent of students receiving financial aid.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 2,512 students
  • Private-state tuition: $8,280
  • Student-teacher ratio: 39:1
  • Minority enrollment: 5%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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