We believe in the strength of community to support our learners. We believe together, we thrive at Baker–from our current students and alumni to prospective students and parents to our staff and trustees to our peer institutions and faculty networks–across all of our campuses. We are united in helping each and every student thrive in their education and beyond.
At Baker College, collaboration is key and means that each student is our guide to creating their right future. Your educational experience should meet your needs, from admissions to graduation and beyond. We’re with you every step of the way.
Learn Your Way
Wherever you are, we bring your education to you so you can go wherever you aspire to in your future. From fully online programs to live, real-time classes and traditional, on-campus studies. Choose your learning approach!
On Campus
- Traditional classroom experience
- On-campus sessions
- 16-week semesters
Online Live
- 100% Online
- Set meeting times with live, real-time virtual sessions
- 8- or 16-week semesters
Our History
Baker College, an independent, private, non-profit institution founded in 1911, operates with a student-first philosophy and has a mission to provide an inclusive, innovative, and transformative educational experience. With campuses across Michigan and online, Baker ensures every student, from their first step on campus or into an online program, is met with a supportive environment designed to foster personal and academic growth. This philosophy is reflected in Baker’s commitment to transparent tuition, and comprehensive support, including mental health and wellness counseling, student success teams, and mentorship programs.
Our dedication to student success extends beyond graduation, offering lifelong learning opportunities and career development resources to alumni. By prioritizing academic, financial, and career guidance, Baker College helps students navigate their unique educational journeys, ensuring they have the resources to thrive both academically and personally. This commitment to a student-first approach has been a cornerstone of Baker College’s mission for more than 113 years, empowering students to achieve their fullest potential in an increasingly diverse and interconnected world.
Mission
Core Values
Vision
Our mission is our reason for being and what we work to accomplish every day as an institution.
The mission of Baker College is to provide an inclusive, innovative and transformative educational experience which allows students to positively impact their lives and the world around them.
Our core values influence everything we do at Baker College—supporting our vision and defining our institutional culture.
Integrity.
Caring.
Inclusiveness.
Innovation.
Social Responsibility.
Our vision is an aspirational outlook on what Baker College will accomplish now and in the future.
Creating better futures, one student at a time.
Accreditation
Part of our continuous striving for excellence in your learning experience is seeking additional opportunities for accreditation at all levels. We currently maintain institutional accreditation, along with a number of accredited programs. Accredited by The Higher Learning Commission / 230 South LaSalle St., Suite 7-500, Chicago, IL 60604-1411 / (800) 621-7440 / www.hlccommission.org.
Baker has also earned specialized accreditations for initiatives, programs, and degrees in:
- Business Administration
- College of Nursing
- Engineering and Technology
- Health Sciences
- Human Services
- Running Start
- School of Education
For details about these specialized accreditations, see the individual Program pages.
