Base Tuition: The tuition charge per semester hour of credit is based on the following schedule. Tuition is subject to change at the beginning of any semester.
Table 1: A list of base tuition charges
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Base Tuition Charges
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Undergraduate Courses
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$435 per credit hour
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Master's Degree Courses
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$600 per credit hour
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Doctoral Degree Courses
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Table 2: A list of premium charges
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Premium Charges
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The following premium charges are added to the base tuition
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Lower Level Courses
Premium Charge per Credit Hour
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Upper Level Courses
Premium Charge per Credit Hour
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Most Undergraduate Courses
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$0
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$20
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Automotive Services Technology (AST) Courses
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$40
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n/a
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Culinary Arts (BAK, CUL, FBM) Courses
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$215
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n/a
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Culinary Institute of Michigan (CIM) Course Fee:
This fee covers various program costs including program-specific knives and uniforms
Only refundable during the 100% tuition refund period
for the course associated with the fee
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$400 per course
Culinary Program
CUL 1010 & CUL 1510
Baking & Pastry Program
CUL 1010 & BAK 1110
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$100 per course
Food & Beverage Management Program
FBM 1210A
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Diesel Service Technology (DSL) Courses
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$110
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n/a
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Health Science (CAS, DMS, HIT, HSC, MA, MLT, NUR, OCC, OTA, PTA, RAD, RDT, SUR, SCI, VAS, VET) Courses
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$20
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$100
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Nursing (NUR) Course Fee:
This fee covers various program costs including program-specific software
Only refundable during the 100% tuition refund period
for the course associated with the fee
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$200 per course
SPRING 2024:
NUR 4150 & NUR 4350
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$430 per course
FALL 2023:
NUR 4150
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$430 per course
FALL 2023 & SPRING 2024:
NUR 2150A, NUR 2550, NUR 3550 & NUR 3750
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$860 per course
FALL 2023 & SPRING 2024:
NUR 2170, NUR 3570 & NUR 4170
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Note: Lower level courses are 1000-2999 courses (i.e. BUS 2910) and upper level courses are 3000-4999 courses (i.e. BUS 3050)
Baker College offers special tuition rates for active-duty service members
Table 3: A list of the active-duty service members tuition rates
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Active Duty Service Members
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Undergraduate
ArmyIgnited Program, Active Military, and Guard & Reserve
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$250 base tuition per credit hour
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Graduate (Masters Level)
ArmyIgnited Program, Active Military, and Guard & Reserve
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$370 per credit hour
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To ensure that all active-duty service members are charged the military tuition rate a copy of a current Leave and Earnings Statement (LES) that lists the Estimated Time of Separation (ETS) is required. The LES can be submitted by email to vet2vet@baker.edu and should be submitted anytime there is a change to a separation date. Students may redact sensitive financial information from the LES prior to submitting.
Note: Tuition Assistance (TA) is only authorized for tuition charges up to $250 per semester credit hour. TA does not cover fees, such as the technology fee, premium rates, course level rates, course fees, or book/supplies.
Table 4: A list of fees
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Fees
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Undergraduate Technology Fee
The technology and service fee is assessed to all students in order to provide Baker College the ability to maintain and enhance the technology used by students
Charged to all undergraduate registered students.
Only refundable for students who drop all classes during the first week of the semester.
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$175 per semester |
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Graduate Technology Fee
The technology and service fee is assessed to all students in order to provide Baker College the ability to maintain and enhance the technology used by students
Charged to all graduate registered students.
Only refundable for students who drop all classes during the first week of the semester.
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$200 per semester |
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Undergraduate Application Fee
Payable with application
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$30 |
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Graduate Application Fee
Payable with application
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$35 |
Undergraduate and Graduate Late Fee
Applied to accounts not paid by the published due date each semester (see Important Dates & Information for due dates)
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$50 |
Undergraduate/Graduate NSF Return Fee
Per item returned by the bank. |
$25 |
| Payment Plan Fee |
$35 |
| Background Check Fee |
Varies |
| Fingerprinting Fee |
Varies |
| Immunization Fee |
Varies |
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Table 5: A list of non-traditional credit charges
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Charges for Non Traditional Credit
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PSB - Health Occupations Aptitude Exam
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Varies
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Waiver Test Credit
No additional charges for credits earned.
This fee is non-refundable
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$50
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Articulation Credit
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No Charge
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Experiential Credit
Per each course portfolio submission
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$250
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Independent Study Credit
Per credit hour
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$435
premium rates may apply
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Audit Course Credit
Per course
An audit grade is given when a student enrolls in a course for which neither a grade nor credit(s) will be awarded. The student is permitted to attend the class but is not required to submit assignments or take examinations. Audit status must be declared at the time of registration and confirmed with the instructor on the first day of class. Audit enrollments are based on class size and availability. Not all courses are available for audit.
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$100 |
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In addition to tuition and fees, students will have expenses for books and supplies. Some programs require additional items such as uniforms, kits, and program-specific supplies. For detailed information about these additional expenses, please contact the Admissions or OneStop Office.
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 and due when the Residence Hall Application is submitted. A non-refundable $100 pre-payment is required for each semester a student returns to housing and is due when the Intent to Return Housing 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. The room charge will be forfeited if a student is dismissed from the residence hall during a semester. Any damages to the room, its contents, or residence hall commons area will be charged to the student’s account upon termination of the residence licensing agreement. Special reduced-occupancy rooms may be available at higher rates. Contact the campus housing office for more information.
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