- Baker College is the largest independent college in Michigan with the most focused approach to education and training available. Our mission is to prepare you for meaningful employment. We’re proud to have a 97 percent employment rate among our available graduates. In addition, all our graduates receive Lifetime Employment Assistance—free and forever. With its unique Swiss-chalet-style buildings, Baker College of Owosso may not look like a typical college—and in several important ways, it’s not. First of all, our facilities—including our Center for Technical Education—are equipped with the same technologies and systems (including medical labs) that you’ll use in the real world. The courses taught here are different too, stressing practical knowledge and hands-on learning, to prepare you as quickly as possible for employment. If you’re looking for a different kind of college, you’ll like what you see at Baker College of Owosso.
School Highlights
Baker College of Owosso serves 2,512 students (63% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 39:1 is higher than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 86%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 2,512 students
- Private-state tuition: $8,280
- Student:teacher ratio: 39:1
- Minority enrollment: 5%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Baker College of Owosso
(MI) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private, non-profit
Public
Total Faculty
64 staff
224 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Baker College of Owosso has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 39:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Baker College of Owosso diversity score of 0.10 is less than the state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,512 students
2,074 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
39:1
14:1
# Full-Time Students
1,572 students
726 students
# Part-Time Students
940 students
1,348 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
192 students
298 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,572 students
737 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
4 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
936 students
1,287 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
4 students
4 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
496 students
178 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
3%
% Asian
n/a
14%
% Hispanic
1%
n/a
% Black
3%
6%
% White
95%
14%
% Hawaiian
n/a
56%
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
% Unknown races
n/a
2%
Diversity Score
0.10
0.64
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
0.2325%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.2287%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,600
$30,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $8,280 is less than the state average of $11,103. The private state tuition has grown by 9% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$8,280
$11,103
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
95%
89%
Median Debt for Graduates
$24,000
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,485
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
98%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Baker College of Owosso cost?
Baker College of Owosso's private state tuition is approximately $8,280.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Baker College of Owosso is Douglas J Aveda Institute (23.5 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Students
Douglas J Aveda Institute
Private for-profit
331 East Grand River Ave
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 349-9343
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 349-9343
23.5 miles
| 889 students
Baker College
Private not-for-profit
1020 S Washington St
Owosso, MI 48867
(989) 729-3500
Owosso, MI 48867
(989) 729-3500
24.0 miles
| 4,969 students
610 N Capitol Ave
Lansing, MI 48933
(517) 483-1957
Lansing, MI 48933
(517) 483-1957
26.0 miles
| 10,303 students
Career Quest Learning Centers-Lansing
Private for-profit
3215 S. Pennsylvania Avenue
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 318-3330
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 318-3330
27.2 miles
| 288 students
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