Bay de Noc Community College

2001 N Lincoln Road
Escanaba, MI 49829-2511

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 2,024 students (41% 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 24% of the student body (majority 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 is Rasmussen College-Wisconsin (98.80 miles away).

The student population of 2,024 has declined by 26% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The school's diversity score of 0.38 is less than the state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has grown by 245% over five years.

Total Enrollment	2,024 students	3,505 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	29:1	35:1

# Full-Time Students	837 students	1,591 students

# Part-Time Students	1,187 students	1,914 students


Total Dormitory Capacity	98	288

% American Indian/Alaskan	2%	1%

% Asian	-	2%

% Hispanic	-	3%

% White	76%	69%

% Two or more races	1%	2%

% Unknown races	20%	8%

Diversity ScoreThe chance that two students selected at random would be members of a different ethnic group. Scored from 0 to 1, a diversity score closer to 1 indicates a more diverse student body.	0.38	0.50

College Completion Rate	16%	14%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)	$30,700	$31,100

The public in-state tuition of $7,281 is more than the state average of $5,223. The in-state tuition has grown by 28% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $11,683 is more than the state average of $7,110. The out-state tuition has grown by 18% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees	$7,281	$5,223

Out-State Tuition Fees	$11,683	$7,110

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	89%	89%

Median Debt for Graduates	$13,600	$13,600

Median Debt for Dropouts	$6,000	$6,000

Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

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.