- Acceptance rate: 82% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 500–600 reading and writing, 460–560 math
- Average net price: $14,743 a year (2022–23)
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Baker College reviews each application.
Baker College GPA requirements
Baker College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Baker College hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Baker College acceptance rate
Baker College admitted 944 of 1,153 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 82%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Baker College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Owosso, Michigan, with 3,595 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Baker College in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 500 | 550 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 530 | 560 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1080 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Baker College looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Baker College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $14,743 a year at Baker College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get into Baker College with a 3.0 GPA?
Baker College admitted 82% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What GPA do you need to get into Baker College?
Baker College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What is the acceptance rate at Baker College?
Baker College's acceptance rate was 82% for fall 2024: it admitted 944 of 1,153 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is Baker College hard to get into?
Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Baker College admitted 82% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Does Baker College require the SAT or ACT?
No. Baker College is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 9% sent SAT scores.
What SAT and ACT scores do Baker College students have?
The middle 50% of Baker College's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 500–600 in reading and writing and 460–560 in math, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
How much does GPA matter at Baker College?
A lot: Baker College requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers college preparatory program, test scores and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, recommendations, essay or personal statement, other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Baker College consider legacy status?
No. Baker College doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Baker College accept AP credit?
Yes. Baker College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at Baker College?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $14,743 a year at Baker College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you applyRequirements can differ by program and change from year to year. Confirm the details on Baker College's official admissions site.
Sources
- College Navigator: Baker CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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