Bay de Noc Community College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Remote
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	98
Student to faculty ratio	18 to 1
Students retention rate	49%
On-time graduation rate	33%

Located in Escanaba, Michigan, Bay de Noc Community College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Bay de Noc Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Bay de Noc Community 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.

The student-to-faculty ratio at Bay de Noc Community College is 18-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Michigan is 15-to-1, while the national average is 17-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

While the on-time graduation rate at Bay de Noc Community College is reported to be 33%, 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 35%.

The retention rate of students at Bay de Noc Community College is 49% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Michigan is 76%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Bay de Noc Community College do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,790

Cost of attendance at Bay de Noc Community College in 2022 for students from Michigan.

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Michigan's average	$11,680
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$10,380

Cost of attendance at Bay de Noc Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Michigan's average	$20,120
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 79 of freshman students at Bay de Noc Community College received on average $5,300 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.

$5,300

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	54	39%	$5,407	$291,974
Other Federal Grant	86	61%	$4,311	$370,744
State Grant/Scholarships	48	34%	$3,531	$169,489
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	35	25%	$1,222	$42,771
Total Grant & Scholarships	110	79%	$5,300	$583,004

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Bay de Noc Community College students who enrolled in 2018 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 Bay de Noc Community College students is 32.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 33.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 31.6%.

32.6%

white 34.2% 78 students
hispanic 28.6% 2 students
Mixed Race 21.1% 4 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Bay de Noc Community College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Bay de Noc Community 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
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education

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
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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