Elevate Your Future with Baker College!
Unlock the door to your dream career with a seamless transfer to Baker College! We’re dedicated to propelling you forward and transforming your future with our streamlined, stress-free college credit transfer process.
No matter where you are in your academic journey—whether you have a handful of credits, an associate degree, or are already a junior—we’ll craft a clear, personalized path to your desired degree. Enjoy the benefit of maximum college credit transfer for the hard work you’ve already completed, ensuring you reach your goals faster and more efficiently.
Join us at Baker College in Michigan, where your future shines bright, and we’ll go further together!
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Transfer-Friendly, Student First, and Ready for You!
90
allowed transfer college credits towards your bachelors*
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flexible learning options: on-campus, online, and Online Live (virtual face-to-face) classes.
60+
degree programs in nearly every career field
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convenient locations across Michigan and online
*Transfer credits accepted from community colleges, public and private universities, and all regionally accredited and select nationally accredited colleges and universities.
Why Transfer to Baker College?
Affordable Education
Baker College boasts one of the lowest tuition rates in Michigan, with robust scholarships for transfer students making it a cost-effective choice.
Seamless Transfer Process
Maximize your earned college credits with our streamlined college transfer process and personalized academic planning for a smooth transition.
Quality Education
60+ accredited programs taught by experienced, industry-focused faculty, ensuring a high-quality education recognized by employers and other institutions.
Flexible Learning Options
Learning formats that fit your lifestyle, with options for both on-campus and online courses and comprehensive student support services.
Career-Focused Education
Baker College has strong ties with industry leaders, providing excellent internship and job placement opportunities to gain practical, hands-on experience through internships, co-ops, and other experiential learning opportunities.
Vibrant Campus Life
Join a vibrant, diverse community and engage in a variety of clubs, organizations, and campus events at our state-of-the-art facilities designed to enhance your learning experience.
Affordable and Accessible Education
At Baker College, we take pride in offering one of the lowest tuition rates in Michigan, making high-quality education more accessible to everyone. Additionally, our robust scholarships for transfer students further enhance affordability. With generous transfer student scholarships and the benefit of not having to retake courses, your overall savings as a transfer student are even higher! Join us at Baker College, where affordability meets excellence, and take the next step towards a brighter future.
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Our team is eager to help you connect with as many financial aid opportunities as possible. Drop us a line to learn more about the options available to you.
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Student Housing That’s Affordable
New students enrolling at our Cadillac, Owosso, or Port Huron campuses can take advantage of the BC Housing Scholarship opportunity, which provides significant discounts on housing costs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Baker College will accept up to 90 credits earned at any regionally-accredited college or university toward a bachelor’s degree and up to 45 toward an associate degree. The exact number of transfer credits accepted may vary depending on your specific transfer circumstances.
Under the guidance of the American Council on Education (ACE), students can earn college credits for military service. Additionally, Baker College offers college credit for work experience for students who have demonstrated skills through employment, volunteer work, community service, professional organizations, or training. These skills must directly correlate with the competencies taught in our courses. Please note that not all courses are eligible for experiential credit.
Transfer students must have an academic record that demonstrates their ability to succeed in Baker College courses. Each student is reviewed individually based on their program of interest. Graduates of any Michigan community college must have a GPA of 2.0 or higher for admission to the college.
Yes! Transfer students are welcome and encouraged to apply for professional healthcare programs at Baker College, such as Nursing (including an Accelerated option), Surgical Technology, Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), and Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA). In addition to meeting the institution’s admission requirements, students must also fulfill the specific program admission criteria and complete a supplemental program form. Please contact an enrollment specialist for more information regarding program availability and requirements.
We work hard to ensure you can begin classes on the next available start date. Baker College offers multiple options for starting each semester. For a complete list of dates for the current and upcoming semesters, please visit our academic calendar .
Yes! Baker College has 16-week, 8-week, and 6-week courses running year-round and most programs can start at any time. For a complete list of dates for the current and upcoming sessions, please visit our academic calendar.
Our goal is for you to finish your degree without needing to retake the courses you’ve already completed and keep you on track to graduate on time. There are even options for accelerated programs to graduate ahead of schedule. Every program is unique and the actual time required to complete your degree may vary based on your specific transfer circumstances.
Baker College is one of the most affordable four-year institutions in Michigan. Additionally, our transfer student scholarships help to reduce the cost of your education even further. To view tuition and fees for the current academic year, please visit our tuition page.
Your Baker College enrollment specialist will work with you to ensure you receive any federal student aid for which you qualify. Be sure to update your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form to include Baker College (school code: 004673).
We recommend submitting your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible after October 1 each year. State and federal scholarship deadlines vary, and completing your FAFSA by the priority deadlines may increase your chances of receiving some aid. It is important to discuss your options with an Admissions team member to ensure you maximize your eligibility.
For more information on our generous transfer and other scholarships, please visit our scholarships page.