Overview
Formed by the consolidation of Baker Business University and Muskegon College, Baker College is a career and vocational school with several campus locations throughout Michigan. Baker confers bachelor’s degrees in over 40 academic majors and students have the option to transfer as many as 30 semester credits to other participating universities in the state. Additionally, Baker features guaranteed admission under the college’s “right-to-try” policy.
Acceptance Rate:
37%
Average Net Price:
$15,049
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.3
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $12,810 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $12,810 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $7,600 |
| Books and Supplies | $1000 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
71%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
40%
Average Aid Per Year
$9,110
40%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,074
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$4,496
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
51%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$3545
79%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,074
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$15,106,216
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$2,454,448
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
51%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,297
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$17,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$234
Students receiving federal loans
50%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,406
Average Other Loans Per Year
$8,289
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
2082
Students Applied
421
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | August 10 |
Application Fee
$30
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
3.3
Average GPA
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
4,106
Total Number of Undergrads
3,778
0
100
5%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
16%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
8:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
69
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
11
Countries Represented
1
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
47%
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
8%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
No
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$31,800
Top 5 Cities
Detroit
Grand Rapids
Saginaw
Lansing
Jackson
Top 5 Employers
Baker College
Beaumont Health
Henry Ford Health System
Ford Motor Company
FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
Top 5 Sectors
Operations
Healthcare Services
Information Technology
Sales
Administrative
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$17,500
Loan Default Rate
11%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$234
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingI am learning a lot at baker
Elizabeth from Flint, MI
they have reasonable class sizes. they are flexible with class scheduling. they offer class advising, and career advising.
Jamie from Grand Blanc, MI
Baker College provides students with the materials and the support that they need to be successful at furthering their education. The environment is clean and comfortable to be in. If i was asked to rate Baker College on a scale of one to ten, I would definitely give it a ten.
Lakeisha from Saginaw, MI
baker offers great programs and they will guide you throughout your schooling. the teachers and academic advisers will help you through your schooling. they offer a good variety of programs and they will help you after you graduate to get employed.
Katelinn from Flint, MI
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