Baker College of Port Huron
- 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. Minutes away from the Blue Water Bridge, nestled against a pond, Baker College of Port Huron offers the best of several worlds. We’re conveniently located in the heart of town, yet situated in a peaceful setting. Our programs are structured for students of all ages and circumstances. The Port Huron campus has some of the most advanced classroom and lab environments found on any college campus in the state, yet with small classes, and dedicated instructors, you’ll receive plenty of personalized attention.
School Highlights
Baker College of Port Huron serves 798 students (51% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 33%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 798 students
- Private-state tuition: $8,280
- Student:teacher ratio: 29:1
- Minority enrollment: 4%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Baker College of Port Huron ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 16% over five years.
Baker College of Port Huron
(MI) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private, non-profit
Public
Total Faculty
28 staff
224 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Baker College of Port Huron has declined by 32% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Baker College of Port Huron diversity score of 0.08 is less than the state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has declined by 30% over five years.
Total Enrollment
798 students
3,456 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
15:1
# Full-Time Students
406 students
1,325 students
# Part-Time Students
392 students
2,131 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
186 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
1%
5%
% Black
2%
14%
% White
96%
67%
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
1%
7%
Diversity Score
0.08
0.52
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,600
$30,700
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
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
95%
87%
Median Debt for Graduates
$24,000
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,485
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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