Campus Vibe
Known for health sciences — excellent value
Baker College is a private institution in Owosso with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1080, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 3K undergraduates with a 8:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
31% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $35,833 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $15,171.
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News & Alerts
Baker College Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1080
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
51.7%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$16,753
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
20
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (127)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
72%
- •72% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •History Baker College started as Baker Business University, which was founded in 1911 in Flint, Michigan by Eldon E.
- •In 1965 it merged with Muskegon College when representatives of the Jewell family, who owned and managed Muskegon College, bought Baker Business University.
- •The university changed its name to Baker Junior College in 1974 and became a non-profit corporation in 1977.
- •In 1983, the Owosso extension of Baker Junior College was established on the property of the former John Wesley College.
- •In 2008, a closed auto dealership in Flint, Michigan was renovated and transformed into the Baker College Center for Transportation technology, opening to students in 2009.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Housing and food costs are higher than national average
Climate (School Year)
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