Bay de Noc Community College
- 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 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American), which is less than the state average of 33%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 1,796 students
- In-state tuition: $5,300
- Out-state tuition: $9,600
- Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
- Minority enrollment: 12%
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
The teacher population of 159 teachers has grown by 65% over five years.
Bay de Noc Community College
(MI) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
159 staff
224 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Bay de Noc Community College has declined by 11% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 29:1 over five years.
The Bay de Noc Community College diversity score of 0.22 is less than the state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,796 students
3,456 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
# Full-Time Students
733 students
1,325 students
# Part-Time Students
1,063 students
2,131 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
98 students
186 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
3%
5%
% Black
1%
14%
% White
88%
67%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
1%
7%
Diversity Score
0.22
0.52
College Completion Rate
32%
19%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,700
$30,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $5,300 is more than the state average of $4,914. The in-state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $9,600 is more than the state average of $6,836. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,300
$4,914
Out-State Tuition Fees
$9,600
$6,836
Tuition Notes
In-state rate is annual fee for Delta County residents - 2020 tuition rates, for two semesters of 15 contact hours each. Includes tuition and related fees from 2020-2021 Educational Budgets from the financial aid office.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
89%
87%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$11,637
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Sports
Baseball, 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
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: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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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