Baker College of Owosso

1020 S. Washington Street
Owosso, MI 48867
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Tel: (989) 729-3350
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  • 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 35:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 31%.
Baker College of Owosso is the only community colleges within Shiawassee County, MI.
The nearest community college to Baker College of Owosso is Baker College of Flint (24.0 miles away).

Top Placements

Baker College of Owosso places among the top 20% of community colleges in Michigan for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Baker College of Owosso(MI) Community College Avg.
Institution LevelFour or more yearsFour or more years
Institution ControlPrivate, non-profitPublic
Total Faculty64 staff100 staff
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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 decreased from 169:1 over five years.
The Baker College of Owosso diversity score of 0.10 is less than the state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment2,512 students3,505 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio39:135:1
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# Full-Time Students1,572 students1,591 students
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# Part-Time Students940 students1,914 students
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Total Dormitory Capacity		496288
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
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% Hispanic
1%
3%
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% Black
3%
14%
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% White
95%
69%
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% Two or more races		-
2%
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Diversity Score
0.100.50
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$30,600$30,600
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Finances and Admission

The private state tuition of $8,280 is less than the state average of $11,115. The private state tuition has grown by 9% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees$8,280$11,115
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid95%89%
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Median Debt for Graduates$24,000$12,011
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Median Debt for Dropouts$8,485$5,500
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Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Baker College of Owosso is Baker College of Flint (24.0 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Baker College of Flint
    Private, non-profit
    3,726 students | 24.00 Mi1050 West Bristol Road
    Flint,  MI  48507
    (810) 766-4000     24.003,726
  • Mott Community College
    Public
    8,937 students | 25.20 Mi1401 E Court St
    Flint,  MI  48503
    (810) 762-0200     25.208,937
  • Lansing Community College
    Lansing Community College Photo
    Public
    16,031 students | 26.00 Mi419 N Capitol Ave
    Lansing,  MI  48901
    (517) 483-1999     26.0016,031
  • Delta College
    Public
    9,842 students | 40.30 Mi1961 Delta Road
    University Center,  MI  48710
    (989) 686-9000     40.309,842
  • Baker College of Jackson
    Private, non-profit
    1,937 students | 51.10 Mi2800 Springport Rd
    Jackson,  MI  49202
    (517) 789-6123     51.101,937
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  • Students: 2,512 students
  • Private-state tuition: $8,280
  • Student:teacher ratio: 39:1
  • Minority enrollment: 5%
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