Baker College of Port Huron

3403 Lapeer Road
Port Huron, MI 48060
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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. 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%.

Top Placements

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

School Overview

The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Baker College of Port Huron(MI) Community College Avg.
Institution LevelFour or more yearsFour or more years
Institution ControlPrivate, non-profitPublic
Total Faculty28 staff100 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Baker College of Port Huron has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 has decreased from 68:1 over five years.
The Baker College of Port Huron diversity score of 0.08 is less than the state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment798 students3,505 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio29:135:1
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# Full-Time Students406 students1,591 students
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# Part-Time Students392 students1,914 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan		-
1%
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% Hispanic
1%
3%
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% Black
2%
14%
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% White
96%
69%
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% Two or more races		-
2%
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% Unknown races
1%
8%
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Diversity Score0.080.50
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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 Port Huron is St Clair County Community College (2.1 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • St Clair County Community College
    Public
    4,127 students | 2.10 Mi323 Erie Street
    Port Huron,  MI  48061
    (810) 984-3881     2.104,127
  • Baker College of Clinton Township
    Private, non-profit
    3,625 students | 36.90 Mi34950 Little Mack Ave
    Clinton Township,  MI  48035
    (586) 791-6610     36.903,625
  • Baker College Corporate Services
    Private, non-profit
    n/a students | 37.00 Mi34401 S Gratiot Ave
    Clinton Township,  MI  48035
    (586) 790-5235     37.00n/a
  • Rochester College
    Private, non-profit
    1,113 students | 40.30 Mi800 West Avon Road
    Rochester,  MI  48307
    (248) 218-2000     40.301,113
  • Macomb Community College
    Public
    22,914 students | 41.30 Mi14500 E Twelve Mile Rd
    Warren,  MI  48088
    (586) 445-7999     41.3022,914
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Quick Stats (2021)
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  • Students: 798 students
  • Private-state tuition: $8,280
  • Student:teacher ratio: 29:1
  • Minority enrollment: 4%
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For Michigan public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,223 per year for in-state students and $7,110 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $11,115 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Michigan is 71%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Michigan community colleges have a diversity score of 0.50, which is lower than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in Michigan is Henry Ford Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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