Baker College
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
About Baker College
School Type: Private
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: Yes
Accreditation: regional
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
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 scoresRecommended
High school transcriptRequired
High school rankRecommended
Letter of recommendationNot required or recommended
High school GPARequired
Open admissionNo
Completion of college prep programRequired
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollmentYes
Credit for qualified life experience*Yes
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*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-
SAT 25th-75th Percentile-
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
5k
Students enrolled
72%
Online student enrollment
8:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
75%
Unknown
2%
Black
9%
Hispanic
5%
Two or more races
7%
Non-U.S. Citizen
%
Asian
2%
American Indian/Alaska Native
1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Socio-economic diversity
50% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
44
Total Online Enrollment
3,568
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.72% online, 28% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
54% On-campus
46% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
CertificatesNot offered
Associate32% online
Bachelor's55% online
Graduate Certificate40% online
Master's85% online
Doctorate100% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $59,784 | $59,784 |
| Graduate | $54,672 | $54,672 |
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 | $1,200 |
| On-campus room and board | $17,758 |
| On-campus other expenses | $2,600 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $81,342 | $81,342 |
| Off-campus without family | $60,984 | $60,984 |
| Off-campus with family | $60,984 | $60,984 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
76%
State Grant Aid
44%
Institution Grant Aid
58%
Pell Grant
50%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$25k
Average student debtafter 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.
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
| 2 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs. | |||
| 3 | Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services. | |||
| 4 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services. | |||
| 5 | Culinary, Entertainment, And Personal Services. | |||
| 6 | Education. | |||
| 7 | Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | |||
| 8 | Engineering. | |||
| 9 | Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians. | |||
| 10 | Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences. | |||
| 11 | Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics. | |||
| 12 | Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences. | |||
| 13 | Health Professions And Related Programs. | |||
| 14 | Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services. | |||
| 15 | Legal Professions And Studies. | |||
| 16 | Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities. | |||
| 17 | Personal And Culinary Services. | |||
| 18 | Psychology. | |||
| 19 | Security And Protective Services. | |||
| 20 | Transportation And Materials Moving. | |||
| 21 | Visual And Performing Arts. |
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