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Baker College

Owosso, MI·Private nonprofit·3,026 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and families looking for lower cost. graduation rate is below 40%; earnings-to-debt ratio is tight. a private nonprofit school with 3,026 students.

82%
Accept
3,026
Students
$13,157
Net Price
36%
Grad Rate
$31,800
Earnings
10 yr
$25,000
Debt

About This School

Baker College is a private nonprofit institution located in Owosso, Michigan with approximately 3,026 undergraduate students enrolled. Baker College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 82%. The average net price after financial aid is $13,157 per year. The graduation rate is 36%, and the typical graduate earns $31,800 within 10 years of enrollment.

Baker College is a private university with its main campus in Owosso, Michigan, United States. It was founded in 1911 and has four additional campuses throughout the Lower Peninsula of Michigan.

The numbers tell a mixed story here: the affordable net price of $15,171/year and open admissions make it accessible, but a 31% graduation rate means most students who start here don't finish — that's a serious red flag worth understanding before enrolling. Median earnings of $31,800 a decade out are modest, so you'll want to be very intentional about your program choice and have a clear career plan. Worth considering only if you've researched why so many students leave and have a concrete support plan to see it through.

Founded
1911
Setting
Distant town
Avg Faculty Salary
$6,382

Popular Programs

Health Professions38%
Business & Marketing19%
Computer Science8%
Psychology4%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

Test Policy: Considered but not required

SAT Scores

Average Composite1080
Reading 75th %ile600
Math 75th %ile560

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$13,000
Out-of-State Tuition
$13,000
Avg Net Price
$13,157
after aid

Net Price by Family Income

Under $30k$11,976
$30–48k$11,362
$48–75k$12,546
$75–110k$13,754
$110k+$17,964

Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants38%
Median debt at graduation$25,000

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
36%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
66%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$31,800
after enrollment
Median Debt
$25,000
at graduation

Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender

Male graduates$32,600
Female graduates$25,000

Gap: 23% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$25,000
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$27,600
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$31,800
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 1.3x

Worth scrutinizing. Median earnings relative to debt are tight.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White73%
Black11%
Hispanic/Latino6%
Asian2%
Two or more races4%
American Indian/Alaska Native1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (3,026 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Baker College

1020 S Washington St

Owosso, MI 48867-8956

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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