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Baker College

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Town: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 820
Student to faculty ratio 8 to 1
Acceptance rate 41%
Students retention rate 63%
On-time graduation rate 21%

Located in Owosso, Michigan, Baker College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Baker College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 8-to-1, Baker College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Baker College is reported to be 21%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Michigan state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 48% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at Baker College is 63% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Michigan is 76%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Baker College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

41%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$12,420

Cost of attendance at Baker College in 2022 for students from Michigan.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Michigan's average $11,680
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$12,420

Cost of attendance at Baker College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Michigan's average $20,120
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 93 of freshman students at Baker College received on average $7,739 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,739
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 173 50% $4,349 $752,338
Other Federal Grant 262 76% $4,379 $1,147,196
State Grant/Scholarships 153 44% $3,129 $478,813
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 201 58% $4,270 $858,301
Total Grant & Scholarships 321 93% $7,739 $2,484,310

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Baker College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Baker College students is 20.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 21.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 19.7%.

20.9%

  • asian 23.8% 5 students
  • African American 7.8% 20 students
  • white 23.8% 374 students
  • hispanic 12.6% 12 students
  • Mixed Race 8.1% 3 students

Service Offerings

Baker College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Baker College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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