About Baker College
Type
Private
Not-For-Profit
4 Years
Student Population
9,332
Website
www.baker.eduAccreditation
HLC
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
On Campus Housing
Yes
Baker College is a private not-for-profit college found by Eldon E. Baker. It is a centurion college located in eight distinct areas of Michigan which consist of 11 campuses. Some of the locations are in the following cities - Michigan Allen Park, Auburn Hills, Cadillac, Clinton Township, Flint and others.
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It provides more than 100 programs to students from various walks of life and from various countries. The college has both online and on-campus presence providing students with a quality education.
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The mission of the college is to produce high-quality education and training which enables a graduate to be successful and have rewarding careers.
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The college is recognized and is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
The tuition fee at Baker college has risen by 2.27% from the previous year. Learn more about the tuition and fee.
Online Education at Baker College
The online programs are designed in such a way that it makes it easy for each and every non-traditional student to understand the curriculum properly.
The college has a global presence throughout the internet and it is available for students and faculty 24/7. It enables the students to learn the content anytime as well as the students can submit the assignments in the comfort of their home or workplaces.
SOLAR System at the college refers to System Online Links to Academic Records. It is a webpage designed by the college to allow safe and private access to academic records. The privacy of the students is given more importance in this system.
Reviews
Some of the student reviews about the college are given below.
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The small classrooms help to build one to one relationship between the students and the faculty. It is easy to take online classes and the online advisors are helpful.
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Enrollment and registration are quick at the college.
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The staff and faculties care about the experience of the students and welcome the feedback from them in order to improve the campus and academics.
Rankings
Some of the rankings provided by the U.S.News report are given below.
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The college ranks between 120-158 in 'Best Online Graduate Business Programs'.
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It ranks between 205-267 in 'Best Online MBA Programs' and between 264-346 in 'Best Online Bachelor's Programs'.
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The college ranks 50th in 'Regional Universities-Midwest'.
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It ranks 71th in 'Best Value Schools'.
Admissions
Application Deadline
N/A
Acceptance Rate
53%
SAT Range
N/A
ACT Range
N/A
Application Fee
$30
SAT/ACT
Recommended
High School GPA
Required
Accept Common App
None
Admission Requirements
For Undergraduate Programs
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Completion of the online application form.
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Applicants must submit a copy of high school official transcripts.
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Applicants must submit a copy of their ACT, SAT or GED scores for admission.
For Graduate Programs
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Completion of the online graduate application form
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Applicants must submit official transcripts from all previously attended colleges/universities with a minimum GPA of 2.5.
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Applicants must submit their current resume and an essay with 500-1000 words about their career objective.
- Applicants must have a grade B (3.00) or higher and a minimum of 12-semester credits to be eligible for transfer consideration
Note
Applicants with CGPA less than 2.5 must provide an explanation in their required essay.
Annual Cost to Attend
Net Price
$12,877
Average Annual Cost
$9,600
Books And Supplies
$1,000
Other Fees
$200
Room And Board
$5,400
Budget For Other Expenses
$4,800
Total One Year Cost
$21,000
Academics
Highest Degree Offered
Doctor's degree
Student:Faculty Ratio
8:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
49%
Part-Time Retention Rate
44%
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
N/A
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
Majors
Business Administration, Management...
711 Graduates
Human Development, Family Studies,...
459 Graduates
Health and Medical Administrative S...
431 Graduates
Allied Health and Medical Assisting...
396 Graduates
Computer/Information Technology Adm...
225 Graduates
Accounting and Related Services
209 Graduates
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervent...
201 Graduates
Human Resources Management and Serv...
169 Graduates
Criminal Justice and Corrections
163 Graduates
Registered Nursing, Administration,...
150 Graduates
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Tech...
127 Graduates
Marketing
92 Graduates
Culinary Arts and Related Services
85 Graduates
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science...
64 Graduates
Precision Metal Working
64 Graduates
Radio, Television, and Digital Comm...
56 Graduates
Psychology, General
54 Graduates
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therap...
52 Graduates
Computer Programming
49 Graduates
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Prof...
49 Graduates
General Sales, Merchandising and Re...
44 Graduates
Legal Support Services
44 Graduates
Dental Support Services and Allied...
37 Graduates
Computer Science
35 Graduates
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...
33 Graduates
Business/Commerce, General
29 Graduates
Drafting/Design Engineering Technol...
28 Graduates
Ground Transportation
28 Graduates
Graphic Communications
27 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
27 Graduates
Computer Systems Networking and Tel...
20 Graduates
American Sign Language
18 Graduates
Health Professions and Related Clin...
18 Graduates
Finance and Financial Management Se...
16 Graduates
Design and Applied Arts
14 Graduates
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursi...
14 Graduates
Education, General
13 Graduates
Data Processing
12 Graduates
Ophthalmic and Optometric Support S...
11 Graduates
Agricultural Mechanization
10 Graduates
Business Operations Support and Ass...
10 Graduates
Mental and Social Health Services a...
10 Graduates
Computer Software and Media Applica...
8 Graduates
Mechanical Engineering
8 Graduates
Mechanical Engineering Related Tech...
8 Graduates
Teaching Assistants/Aides
7 Graduates
Industrial Production Technologies/...
4 Graduates
Architectural Engineering Technolog...
3 Graduates
Entrepreneurial and Small Business...
3 Graduates
Environmental Control Technologies/...
3 Graduates
Electrical Engineering Technologies...
2 Graduates
Electrical, Electronics and Communi...
2 Graduates
Fire Protection
1 Graduates
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement,...
1 Graduates
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Student Body
Undergraduate Students
8,974
Socio-Economic Diversity
49%
Part-time
58%
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
Foreign
Economic Diversity
36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Median Household Income
$59,406 per year
Campus Life
Housing
The students can reside on campus and 27% of Freshman Live On-Campus.
On Campus Housing Available
Yes
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
Freshmen Live on Campus
27%
Undergrads in College Housing
N/A
Averege Housing Cost
$4,100/year
Campus Food
The institution does not provide any meal plan options.
Meal Plan Available
No
Average Meal Plan Available
N/A
Athletes
Division Sports Nickname
N/A
School Colors
N/A
Varsity Athletics Association
N/A
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
N/A
Total Female Athletes
N/A
Intramural Sports
N/A
Sports Club
N/A
Campus Safety
24-Hour Security Patrol
No
Campus Emergency Phones
Yes
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
Yes
Mobile Campus Emergency Alert
Yes
After Graduation
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$23,800/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$27,200/year
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$66 - 447
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$5,955
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$4,433
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$2,014
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$2,667
Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30K
$8,221
$30K - $48K
$7,771
$48K - $75K
$3,785
$75K - $110K
$2,856
> $110K
$3,422
The college provides financial aid for various students, both on-campus and online. The college provides a variety of grants, loans, and scholarships for most of its students based on the eligibility criteria and the program applied.
The FAFSA form must be filled by the students to access the financial requirement and eligibility. Baker College Federal School Code is 004673.
Also, Find out How to fill out FAFSA Application
- Federal-Aid includes the Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant, Direct Subsidized Loan, Direct PLUS Loans, and Direct Unsubsidized loan.
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State Aid includes the Children of Veterans Tuition Grant, Fostering Futures Scholarship, Gear Up Michigan, and Tuition Incentive Program.
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Institutional Aid includes BakerProud Scholarship, Deans Scholarship, Dianne Addington Leadership Scholarship, and many others.
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Military Aid provided includes the Post 9/11 GI Bill and the Tuition Assistance Program.
