Baker College of Owosso
Tel:
(989)729-3350
- 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 (23.9 miles away).
Top Placements
Baker College of Owosso 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 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Baker College of Owosso | (MI) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Private, non-profit | Public |
| Total Faculty | 64 staff | 100 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 2,512 students | 3,505 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 39:1 | 35:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 1,572 students | 1,591 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 940 students | 1,914 students |
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| Total Dormitory Capacity | 496 | 288 |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | 1% |
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% |
| % Black | 3% | 14% |
| % White | 95% | 69% |
| % Two or more races | - | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.10 | 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 Owosso is Baker College of Flint (23.9 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Baker College of FlintPrivate, non-profit3,726 students | 23.90 Mi1050 West Bristol Road
Flint, MI 48507
(810)766-4000 23.903,726 - Mott Community CollegePublic8,937 students | 25.30 Mi1401 E Court St
Flint, MI 48503
(810)762-0200 25.308,937 - 16,031 students | 25.80 Mi419 N Capitol Ave
Lansing, MI 48901
(517)483-1999 25.8016,031 - Delta CollegePublic9,842 students | 40.50 Mi1961 Delta Road
University Center, MI 48710
(989)686-9000 40.509,842 - 1,047 students | 45.20 MiE4946 Jackson Rd
Ironwood, MI 49938
45.201,047
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