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 lower than the state community college average of 35:1.
- Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 31%.
- Baker College of Port Huron is one of 2 community colleges within Saint Clair County, MI.
- The nearest community college to Baker College of Port Huron is St Clair County Community College (2.1 miles away).
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Baker College of Port Huron 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 28 teachers has grown by 40% over five years.
| Baker College of Port Huron | (MI) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Private, non-profit | Public |
| Total Faculty | 28 staff | 100 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 798 students | 3,505 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 29:1 | 35:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 406 students | 1,591 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 392 students | 1,914 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | - | 1% |
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% |
| % Black | 2% | 14% |
| % White | 96% | 69% |
| % Two or more races | - | 2% |
| % Unknown races | 1% | 8% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.08 | 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 Port Huron is St Clair County Community College (2.1 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 4,127 students | 2.10 Mi323 Erie Street
Port Huron, MI 48061
(810)984-3881 2.104,127 - Baker College of Clinton TownshipPrivate, non-profit3,625 students | 36.80 Mi34950 Little Mack Ave
Clinton Township, MI 48035
(586)791-6610 36.803,625 - Baker College Corporate ServicesPrivate, non-profitn/a students | 37.00 Mi34401 S Gratiot Ave
Clinton Township, MI 48035
(586)790-5235 37.00n/a - Rochester CollegePrivate, non-profit1,113 students | 40.30 Mi800 West Avon Road
Rochester, MI 48307
(248)218-2000 40.301,113 - Macomb Community CollegePublic22,914 students | 41.60 Mi14500 E Twelve Mile Rd
Warren, MI 48088
(586)445-7999 41.6022,914
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