Baker College of Muskegon is a medium, four-year, primarily nonresidential, private not-for-profit school with 5,215 students enrolled. This school is one of the 2 colleges and schools located in Muskegon, Michigan.
Academic Offerings
Majors Offered
55
At Baker College of Muskegon you can obtain your several-month certificate, 1-year certificate, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, or postbaccalaureate certificate.
Baker College of Muskegon deploys a quarter-based curriculum calendar system and offers 55 majors. The most popular concentrations are Medical Assistant, Management, Medical, Work and Family Studies, and Business. Read the details about all majors offered at this college.
Student to full-time faculty ratio at Baker College of Muskegon is really disappointing - 180:1. Chances of getting high quality education with this rate might be questionable. Read more information on instructors at this college in the Faculty Info report.
Tuition and Loans
FAFSA Code for 2010/11
E00463
If you plan to file your FAFSA application for Federal Student Aid, the college code for Baker College of Muskegon is E00463. Please verify this code before using it with your FAFSA application.
Federal Student Aid is an office of the US Department of Education, which provides money for college to eligible students and families. To meet minimum eligibility requirements you will need to have a valid Social Security number and high school diploma or GED certificate.
Tuition and fees per year
$6,900
It is quite easy to get approved for a loan at Baker College of Muskegon, as 63% of the school's students receive loans, and the average loan amount is about $4,200.
Average tuition cost is low, $6,900 per year.
Admissions Information
Dual Credits Accepted
Yes
The school might accept dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) earned prior to admission.
The undergraduate application fee at Baker College of Muskegon is $20.00. The application fee cannot be applied toward tuition or other required fees; in addition, the application fee is non-refundable if the student is not accepted to this school.
The graduate application fee is $20.00.
If you want to receive more details about studying at Baker College of Muskegon, call this school's general information office at (231) 777-8800 or check Baker College of Muskegon Website.
Opportunities and Services
Videos Available
5
Baker College of Muskegon provides a distance education program.
There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Baker College of Muskegon, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and to find a full-time job upon graduation.
Baker College of Muskegon offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 700 students, which provides a reasonable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low -- around $2,900 a year.
Crime and Safety
Safety Grade
C-
Based on the college crime numbers, Baker College of Muskegon seems to be a relatively unsafe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime Report for this college.
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