Baker College School of Nursing is the nursing division of Baker College, a private not-for-profit institution founded in Flint, Michigan in 1911 as a business school. Over more than a century Baker grew into Michigan's largest independent college, with multiple campuses and a strong emphasis on applied, career-oriented education. The School of Nursing offers programs ranging from practical nursing and associate degrees to bachelor's and graduate nursing pathways, and is known for strong clinical partnerships with regional health systems and solid licensure exam preparation.
Students experience small class sizes, simulation labs, and extensive hands-on clinical rotations that reflect Baker's practical, workforce-driven philosophy. The student body skews toward working adults, career changers, and first-generation college students, with flexible scheduling and hybrid options. Campus life is commuter-oriented and lower-key than traditional residential universities, with a focus on professional development, student nursing organizations, and direct pathways into Michigan's healthcare workforce.
| Type | Private |
| Location | Flint, Michigan |
| Founded | 1911 |
| Total students | 20,000 |
| Student–faculty ratio | 15:1 |
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (nursing programs selective) |
| Graduation rate | 45% |
| Average starting salary | $62,000 |
| In-state tuition | $11,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $11,000 |
| Room & board | $9,500 |
| Average financial aid | $9,000 |
| Students receiving aid | 85% |
| SAT range | N/A |
| ACT range | N/A |
| Average GPA | 3.0 |
| Regular deadline | Rolling (program-specific nursing deadlines) |
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