Bay de Noc Community College
Tel:
(906) 786-5802
- Located in the heart of Michigan`s beautiful Upper Peninsula, Bay de Noc Community College (or commonly known as Bay College) has provided quality higher education for more than 40 years. Bay College is known in the region for its superior teaching and abundant learning. The campus is situated on 160 acres and services over 5,000 credit students each year, including those completing baccalaureate and master degree programs sponsored by partner universities.
School Highlights
- Bay de Noc Community College serves 1,796 students (41% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 35:1.
- Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American), which is less than the state average of 31%.
- Bay de Noc Community College is the only community colleges within Delta County, MI.
- The nearest community college to Bay de Noc Community College is Rasmussen College-Wisconsin (98.8 miles away).
School Overview
- The teacher population of 159 teachers has grown by 127% over five years.
| Bay de Noc Community College | (MI) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 159 staff | 100 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 1,796 students | 3,505 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 35:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 733 students | 1,591 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 1,063 students | 1,914 students |
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| Total Dormitory Capacity | 98 | 288 |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | 2% | 1% |
| % Asian | 1% | 2% |
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% |
| % Black | 1% | 14% |
| % White | 88% | 69% |
| % Two or more races | 4% | 2% |
| % Unknown races | 1% | 8% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.38 | 0.50 |
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| College Completion Rate | 16% | 14% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $30,700 | $30,600 |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 4 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, SoftballBaseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Softball, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 21 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Art Club, Aspiring Educators Club, Bay Area Campus Ministry (BACM), Bay Area Water Tech Assoc. (BAWA), Bay College Anime Club, Bay College Automotive Club, Bay Skills USA, Bay West Coffee Klutch, Business Professionals of America (BPA), Campus Activities Board (CAB), Circle K, Early Childhood Educators Club, EMT and Paramedic Club, Gaming Galaxy, Norse Force, P.R.I.D.E. Organization, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Renage Writers, STEM Club, Student Nurse Association Recreational Athletic Programs: Bay College Volleyball Club |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Bay College has grown from a modest beginning with a limited curriculum in 1963 to serving an enrollment of more than 2,300 students in the fall of 2005. Bay College also opened a new West Campus located in Iron Mountain in the fall of 2007. Partnerships with various four-year schools allow students to continue taking classes on the Escanaba campus and to gain a baccalaureate degree without leaving town. In addition to these partnerships, Bay College continues its traditional occupational programs aimed at giving students the skills to enter the work force, community service, and transfer programs. These transfer programs are designed to allow students to begin their post-secondary education and explore career interests at Bay College, later applying their two-year degree program at a major college or university. Bay College has a strong history of dedicating itself to offering academically excellent and affordable public education in our region. The college prepares students to be continuous learners who succeed upon transfer, work effectively in the contemporary workplace, and function as citizens and leaders in their communities. The College is accredited by the Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
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Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Bay de Noc Community College is Rasmussen College-Wisconsin (98.8 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Rasmussen College-WisconsinPrivate, for profit1,132 students | 98.80 Mi904 South Taylor Street, Suite 100
Green Bay, WI 54303
(920) 593-8400 98.801,132 - 10,406 students | 99.50 Mi2740 W Mason St
Green Bay, WI 54307
(920) 498-5400 99.5010,406 - 4,502 students | 100.60 Mi1701 E Front St
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 995-1054 100.604,502 - 2,527 students | 106.70 Mi1515 Howard St
Petoskey, MI 49770
(888) 298-6605 106.702,527 - 1,139 students | 111.30 MiHwy G South
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-4410 111.301,139
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