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Bay Mills Community College

Brimley, MI·Public·531 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. graduation rate is below 40%. a public school with 531 students.

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Accept
531
Students
$4,282
Net Price
30%
Grad Rate
$24,600
Earnings
10 yr
N/A
Debt

About This School

Bay Mills Community College is a public institution located in Brimley, Michigan with approximately 531 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $4,282 per year. The graduation rate is 30%, and the typical graduate earns $24,600 within 10 years of enrollment.

Bay Mills Community College (BMCC) is a public tribal land-grant community college in Brimley, Michigan. It is chartered by the federally recognized Bay Mills Indian Community of Michigan with a total enrollment of approximately 500 on-campus and online students. The students come primarily from Michigan's eastern Upper Peninsula and are 60% Native American. BMCC is a member of the American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC), a community of tribally and federally chartered institutions working to strengthen tribal nations, and a land-grant college.

The numbers tell a mixed story here: at just $4,282/year in net cost, this is one of the most affordable college options you'll find, making it genuinely accessible for students from the eastern Upper Peninsula who want to stay close to home and community. However, the 30% graduation rate is a real concern — most students who start here don't finish — and median earnings of $24,600 a decade out suggest limited economic lift even for those who do complete a degree. This is worth considering if you're a Native American student who values the tribal college environment, cultural connection, and low cost, but go in with a clear plan to stay on track and finish.

Founded
1981
Setting
Distant rural

Popular Programs

Education53%
Health Professions17%
Business & Marketing11%
Social Sciences4%
Computer Science4%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$3,320
Out-of-State Tuition
$3,320
Avg Net Price
$4,282
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants42%
Median debt at graduationN/A

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
30%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$24,600
after enrollment
Median Debt
N/A
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
N/A
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$22,600
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$24,600
after enrollment

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

Student Body

White30%
Black2%
Hispanic/Latino1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (531 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Bay Mills Community College

12214 W Lakeshore Dr

Brimley, MI 49715

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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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