- 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. This is Baker College’s flagship campus. The extensive campus contains modern classrooms with multi-media systems, offices, comfortable residence halls and apartments, state-of-the-art medical and computer labs, and a technology center—along with a library, a fitness center, bookstore and even a café. Although we have the facilities of a big-college campus, we offer a friendly and personal atmosphere. Classes are small. Instructors and staff are committed to doing what it takes to help you succeed.
School Highlights
Baker College serves 5,318 students (31% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the state community college average of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 40%.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Enrollment: 5,318 students
- Private-state tuition: $8,280
- Acceptance Rate: 41%
- Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
- Minority enrollment: 27%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 941 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Baker College
(MI) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Public
Year Founded
1911
Total Faculty
941 staff
224 staff
Student Body
The student population of Baker College has declined by 30% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Baker College diversity score of 0.45 is less than the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has grown by 19% over five years.
Total Enrollment
5,318 students
3,006 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
19:1
# Full-Time Students
1,627 students
904 students
# Part-Time Students
3,691 students
2,102 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
488 students
219 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,528 students
965 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
99 students
4 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,356 students
2,448 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
335 students
4 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
940 students
188 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
5%
7%
% Black
10%
16%
% White
73%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
6%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
3%
6%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.60
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
28%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
20%
20%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,600
$30,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $8,280 is equal to the state average of $8,280. The private state tuition has declined by 31% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$8,280
$8,280
Tuition Notes
Affordable and accessible tuition, one of the lowest in Michigan.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
95%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$26,219
$11,704
Median Debt for Dropouts
$11,940
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
41%
100%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Baker College cost?
Baker College's private state tuition is approximately $8,280.
What schools are Baker College often compared to?
Baker Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Mott Community College by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Baker College?
The acceptance rate of Baker College is 41%, which is lower than the state average of 100%.
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