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Baker College

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Owosso, MI

$12,180

Avg tuition

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About Baker College

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

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Baker College is a small private college located on a rural campus in Owosso, Michigan. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,662, and admissions are very selective, with an acceptance rate of 41%. The college offers 33 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 21%, and a student-faculty ratio of 8:1. Tuition and fees for students are $12,180.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a competitive acceptance rate.

This school is a little more selective about its students. Competitive acceptance schools welcome 15-50% of all applicants.

41% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

63% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

Graduation Rate Insight

21% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Recommended

High school transcript Required

High school rank Recommended

Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Required

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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The student-to-faculty ratio at this school is lower than other schools.

This means there are more faculty for each student, which can create an opportunity for more individualized attention and support in your studies.

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5k

Students enrolled

72%

Online student enrollment

8:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

White

75%

Black

9%

Two or more races

7%

Hispanic

5%

Unknown

2%

Asian

2%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Non-U.S. Citizen

Information not available

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

73%

Socio-economic diversity

50% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

44

Total Online Enrollment

3,568

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

54% On-campus

46% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate Check Bold 32% online

Bachelor's Check Bold 55% online

Graduate Certificate Check Bold 40% online

Master's Check Bold 85% online

Doctorate Check Bold 100% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $12,180 $12,180
Graduate $12,510 $12,510

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,000
On-campus room and board $6,400
On-campus other expenses $4,800
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $8,000
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $4,800
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $4,800

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $24,380 $24,380
Off-campus without family $25,980 $25,980
Off-campus with family $17,980 $17,980

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

76%

State Grant Aid

44%

Institution Grant Aid

58%

Pell Grant

50%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $4,379
State Grant Aid $3,129
Institution Grant Aid $4,270
Pell Grant Aid $3,443

Financial Outlook

$25k

Average student debt after graduation

$28k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

No information available for this school.

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

1

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

2

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

3

Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

4

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

5

Culinary, Entertainment, And Personal Services

BA

MA

DOC

6

Education

BA

MA

DOC

7

Engineering Technologies/Technicians

BA

MA

DOC

8

Engineering

BA

MA

DOC

9

Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians

BA

MA

DOC

10

Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

11

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

BA

MA

DOC

12

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

13

Health Professions And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

14

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

15

Legal Professions And Studies

BA

MA

DOC

16

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

BA

MA

DOC

17

Personal And Culinary Services

BA

MA

DOC

18

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

19

Security And Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

20

Transportation And Materials Moving

BA

MA

DOC

21

Visual And Performing Arts

BA

MA

DOC

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.