Profile of Baker College Campus
Baker College Campus was founded in 1911 by Eldon E. Baker. The original name of the institution was Baker Business University. In 1965, the institution merged with another longstanding area school, Muskegon College, and since that time has flourished and grown. With 14 campuses located throughout the Lower Peninsula of Michigan, Baker today is Michigan's largest private college. Baker offers more than 150 career programs, available through its ground campus sites or via its online program.
Points of Distinction
- “Right-to-try” admission policy
- Extensive financial aid office
- 98% graduate employment rate
Course Topics
Baker is an accredited career college which offers over 140 certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, and Master's programs in the high-demand fields of business, engineering/technology, health sciences, education, human service, office administration, and computer information.
Baker College Campus Admissions
The application process is very simple and consists of filling out an application form and submitting it along with a $20 fee (refundable if not admitted). Whenever possible, a copy of the prospective student’s final high school transcript or GED should accompany the application. Enrollment can be done online. Baker College has a “right-to-try” admission policy, and as such does not require either the ACT or SAT as a condition of admission. However, students who choose to take either or both tests are encouraged to request that the test results be sent to the College.
Baker College Campus Faculty Quality
In order to teach at Baker College, faculty members are required to have degrees which are earned (not honorary) from regionally accredited institutions or equivalent. Doctorate degrees are preferred and PhDs constitute about 12% of the total faculty. Instructors in the general education area must have at least a Master's degree and those teaching at the graduate level must possess an earned Doctorate degree from a regionally accredited institution.
Baker College Campus Student Enrollment
Enrollment across all campuses totals over 35,000 students, with a female-to-male ratio of about 70:30. Approximately 98% of the Student Enrollment comes from the state of Michigan.
Baker College Campus Student Life
Campus life varies widely by locale. Baker is largely a commuter school with about 95% of students commuting. Limited college housing is available at some campuses. Many sites feature modern offices and classrooms, industry-like laboratories, and amenities such as health/fitness centers, gymnasiums, and auditoriums. Most campuses actively promote and sponsor student organizations and activities.
