Invest in yourself. Affordable education for a brighter future.
Investing in education is an investment in your future and we want that investment to be as affordable as possible. If you truly want to change your life and your career for the better, we want to give you the chance to do so without money being an obstacle.
Baker College has the lowest tuition of any private college in Michigan. As a nonprofit college, we’re not focused on turning a profit for shareholders — we’re invested in you. Being a nonprofit allows us to keep our tuition down and lets us focus on creating the best experience possible for our students through things like high-tech equipment for classrooms and labs, free tutoring services, and lifetime career services.
We also believe in keeping things simple. Unlike other colleges and universities, we don’t have any extra fees or hidden costs. No need to worry about being hit with a bill that’s much bigger than you expected. If you have any more questions about tuition at Baker College, contact your campus OneStop Advisor and they’ll help you through the entire process.
Estimated Cost of Attendance
Our cost of attendance budget estimates the total educational costs for a student attending one academic year (2 semesters). The cost factors include both direct and indirect costs. Direct costs include tuition, fees, housing and books purchased through Barnes & Noble. Indirect costs include books and supplies not purchased through Barnes & Noble, meals, transportation and personal expenses. The costs included are estimates and vary depending on course requirements and personal spending habits. Actual costs may vary.
Student Housing Costs
Student housing is available at our Cadillac, Muskegon, Owosso, and Port Huron campuses. The rate for all housing options is $2,300 per semester; however, the rate may vary based on occupancy. Contact the OneStop or Housing Departments for details. A non-refundable residence hall application fee of $50 is required of all new students or a non-refundable $100 pre-payment is required for each semester a student returns to housing due when the Residence Hall Application is submitted.
The $100.00 returning student pre-payment is applied toward housing costs each semester it is paid.
Estimated food costs are an additional $1,000 per semester. If for any reason a student leaves during a semester, there will be no refund of room fees for that semester.
| Courses | 2023/2024 Academic Year |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Degree Courses | $435/per credit hour |
| Master’s Degree Courses | $600/per credit hour |
| Doctoral Degree Courses | $750/per credit hour |
Tuition Fees
| Courses | Lower Level Courses | Upper Level Courses |
|---|---|---|
| Most Undergraduate Courses | $0/per credit hour | $20/per credit hour |
| Automotive Services Technology (AST) Courses | $40/per credit hour | n/a |
| Culinary Arts (BAK, CUL, FBM) Courses | $215/per credit hour | n/a |
| Diesel Service Technology (DSL) Courses | $110/per credit hour | n/a |
| Health Science Courses (CAS, DMS, HIT, HSC, MA, MLT, NUR, OCC, OTA, PTA, RAD, RDT, SUR, SCI, VET) | $20/per credit hour | $100/per credit hour |
| Note: Lower level courses are 1000-2999 courses (i.e. BUS 2910) and upper level courses are 3000-4999 courses (i.e. BUS 3050) |
Culinary Institute of Michigan (CIM) Course Fees
This fee covers various program costs including program-specific knives and uniforms.
| Course Number | cost |
|---|---|
| CUL 1010 (Culinary and Baking & Pastry Programs) | $400 per course |
| CUL 1510 (Culinary Program) | $400 per course |
| BAK 1110 (Baking & Pastry Program) | $400 per course |
| FBM 1210A (Food & Beverage Management Program) | $100 per course |
Nursing (NUR) Course Fees
This fee covers various program costs including program-specific software.
| Course Number | cost |
|---|---|
| NUR 2150A, NUR 2550, NUR 3550, NUR 3750 | $430 per course |
| NUR 2170, NUR 3570, NUR 4170 | $860 per course |
| NUR 4150 | $430 in Fall 2023, $200 in Spring 2024 |
| NUR 4350 | $200 in Spring 2024 |
| UNDERGRADUATE | MILITARY TUITION RATE |
|---|---|
| ArmyIgnited | $250/per credit hour |
| Active Military | $250/per credit hour |
| Guard & Reserve | $250/per credit hour |
| Note: Tuition Assistance is only authorized for tuition charges up to $250 per semester credit hour. TA does not cover fees, such as the technology fee and premium tuition rates, or book/supplies. |
| GRADUATE (MASTER’S LEVEL) | MILITARY TUITION RATE |
|---|---|
| ArmyIgnited | $275/per credit hour |
| Active Military | $275/per credit hour |
| Guard & Reserve | $275/per credit hour |
| Note: Tuition Assistance is only authorized for tuition charges up to $250 per semester credit hour. TA does not cover fees, such as the technology fee and premium tuition rates, or book/supplies. |
| TYPE | 2023/2024 ACADEMIC YEAR |
|---|---|
| Waiver Test Credit No additional charges for credits earned. | $50 |
| Articulation Credit | No charge |
| Experiential Credit (per each course portfolio submission) • Students are also required to complete the Experiential Learning Portfolio module prior to submitting a course portfolio. • Experiential credit fees are not financial aid eligible | $250 |
| Independent Study Credit (per credit hour) | $435 (premium rates may apply) |
| TYPE | 2023/2024 ACADEMIC YEAR |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Technology Fee — Charged to all registered undergraduate students Only refundable for students who drop all classes during the first week of the semester. | $175/per semester |
| Graduate Technology Fee — Charged to all registered graduate students Only refundable for students who drop all classes during the first week of the semester. | $200/per semester |
| Undergraduate Application Fee (payable with application) | $30 |
| Graduate Application Fee (payable with application) | $35 |
| Undergraduate and Graduate Late Fee Applied to accounts not paid by the start of the semester. | $50 |
| Undergraduate and Graduate NSF Return Fee Per item returned by the bank. | $25 |
| Payment Plan Fee | $35 |
| Replacement ID | $5 |
| Background Check Fee | Varies |
| Fingerprinting Fee | Varies |
| Immunization Fee | Varies |
| PSB – Health Occupations Aptitude Exam | Varies |
| Courses | 2022/2023 Academic Year |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Degree Courses | $435/per credit hour |
| Master’s Degree Courses | $695/per credit hour |
| Doctoral Degree Courses | $915/per credit hour |
| Courses | Lower Level Courses | Upper Level Courses |
|---|---|---|
| Most Undergraduate Courses | $0/per credit hour | $20/per credit hour |
| Automotive Services Technology (AST) Courses | $40/per credit hour | n/a |
| Culinary Arts (BAK, CUL, FBM) Courses | $215/per credit hour | n/a |
| Diesel Service Technology (DSL) Courses | $110/per credit hour | n/a |
| Health Science Courses (CAS, DMS, HIT, HSC, MA, MLT, NUR, OCC, OTA, PTA, RAD, RDT, SUR, SCI, VET) | $20/per credit hour | $100/per credit hour |
| Note: Lower level courses are 1000-2999 courses (i.e. BUS 2910) and upper level courses are 3000-4999 courses (i.e. BUS 3050) |
| UNDERGRADUATE | MILITARY TUITION RATE |
|---|---|
| ArmyIgnited | $250/per credit hour |
| Active Military | $250/per credit hour |
| Guard & Reserve | $250/per credit hour |
| Note: Tuition Assistance is only authorized for tuition charges up to $250 per semester credit hour. TA does not cover fees, such as the technology fee and premium tuition rates, or book/supplies. |
| GRADUATE (MASTER’S LEVEL) | MILITARY TUITION RATE |
|---|---|
| ArmyIgnited | $370/per credit hour |
| Active Military | $370/per credit hour |
| Guard & Reserve | $370/per credit hour |
| Note: Tuition Assistance is only authorized for tuition charges up to $250 per semester credit hour. TA does not cover fees, such as the technology fee and premium tuition rates, or book/supplies. |
| TYPE | 2022/2023 ACADEMIC YEAR |
|---|---|
| Waiver Test Credit — No additional charges for credits earned. | $50 |
| Articulation Credit | No charge |
| Experiential Credit (per each course portfolio submission) • Students are also required to complete the Experiential Learning Portfolio module prior to submitting a course portfolio. • Experiential credit fees are not financial aid eligible. | $250 |
| Independent Study Credit (per credit hour) | $435 (premium rates may apply) |
| TYPE | 2022/2023 ACADEMIC YEAR |
|---|---|
| Technology Fee — Charged to all registered undergraduate students Only refundable for students who drop all classes during the first week of the semester. | $125/per semester |
| Undergraduate Application Fee (payable with application) | $30 |
| Graduate Application Fee (payable with application) | $35 |
| Undergraduate and Graduate Late Fee Applied to accounts not paid by the start of the semester. | $50 |
| Undergraduate and Graduate NSF Return Fee Per item returned by the bank. | $25 |
| Payment Plan Fee | $35 |
| Replacement ID | $5 |
| Background Check Fee | Varies |
| Fingerprinting Fee | Varies |
| Immunization Fee | Varies |