Baker College

Baker College Overview

Baker College is a private, nonprofit school in the suburban setting of Owosso, Michigan. Baker College was founded in 1911 and currently enrolls around 4,969 students per year year, which includes 4,662 undergraduate students. Baker College ensures housing for up to 2,000 students. Most students live in off campus housing.

📆 Mark your calendar! August 10, 2023 is the final deadline to submit an application for the Fall 2023 semester.

Planning to play sports? Baker College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Baker College on the Student Life page.

2022 Baker College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	39%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	65%
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Average GPA	3.2
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	85%
Tuition	$12,540
Percent of Need Met	64%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$14,070

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Is Baker College a Good School?

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Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is.

Let's take a look at these areas to get a clearer sense of what Baker College offers and if the college might be a good choice for you.

2022 Acceptance Rate for Baker College

It is not difficult to get into Baker College. Around 39% of applicants get into Baker College each year. Last year, 1,660 students applied to Baker College and 652 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Baker College

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. Retention measures how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Approximately 63% of students who start at Baker College come back the next year. Around 16% of students who started at Baker College earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook Baker College Graduates

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Check with Baker College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Baker College

Tuition is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

Baker College meets 64% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $14,070 a year.

In 2020, students graduated with an average of $37,675 in student loans for each student with debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Baker College.

Based on this information, does Baker College seem like a good fit? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Baker College a good school for you?

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Where is Baker College Located?

Baker College is located in the suburban setting of Owosso, Michigan, less than an hour from Detroit.

If you want to see Baker College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 75 to Owosso, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Bishop International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Baker College and Owosso are like without leaving home.

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