Welcome to Baker College
At Baker College, our purpose is clear and unwavering: students come first. They are at the center of every decision we make, every investment we pursue, and every innovation we advance. Student well-being, belonging, and success are not aspirations—they are embedded in our institutional DNA and define who we are.
Baker College serves learners across six campuses in Michigan, four of which offer student housing and vibrant residential experiences. As a comprehensive institution, we offer more than 90 academic programs, from certificates through doctoral degrees, ensuring students can begin, advance, and complete their educational journeys within a single supportive community.
Access and affordability are essential to student success. We believe higher education should open doors, not close them. In 2024, nearly half of our incoming undergraduate students attended Baker College tuition-free, an achievement that reflects our deep commitment to removing financial barriers and expanding opportunity for all.
Innovation has long been a hallmark of Baker College. As pioneers in online education since 1994, we have consistently anticipated how students learn best and how the world of work evolves. Today, that legacy continues through our intentional commitment to artificial intelligence. We are integrating AI across disciplines and learning experiences to ensure our graduates possess the knowledge, skills, and ethical grounding needed to compete, contribute, and lead in a rapidly changing global environment.
Our students’ accomplishments are a powerful measure of our success. From academic achievement and career outcomes to co-curricular distinction, Baker College students consistently demonstrate what is possible when talent meets opportunity, including our inaugural esports team, which finished among the top eight nationally.
While Baker College has far too many successes to list, what distinguishes us most is our ability to remain nimble, flexible, and forward-looking. Through strong partnerships with employers and higher education institutions, we respond quickly to workforce needs, create meaningful pathways, and ensure our programs remain relevant in a dynamic economy.
As President, I am proud of Baker College’s legacy, and even more inspired by its future. We are building an institution that honors access, champions innovation, and places students at the heart of everything we do. I invite you to explore Baker College and discover how a student-first education can transform lives, communities, and futures.
With gratitude and resolve,
Jacqui Spicer, EdD
President and CEO
