Bay Mills Community College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Bay Mills Community College is a public community college in Brimley, Michigan, enrolling about 662 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $3,073 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $3,480. Student demographics in federal data include American Indian or Alaska Native (62.8%) and White (33.2%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $3,480
- 2024 Average Net Price: $3,073 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 662 35.8% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 30.23%
- Carnegie Classification: Not classified (other)
- First-Generation Students: 56.1%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 34.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 19.3%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 961
- Room & Board: $13,072 annual estimate
Bay Mills Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Bay Mills Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Bay Mills Community College?
Bay Mills Community College is located in Brimley, MI (ZIP 49715).
Is Bay Mills Community College public or private?
Bay Mills Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Bay Mills Community College cost?
Published tuition: $3,480.
Average net price after aid: $3,073.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $1,549 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $1,042 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $5,992 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $10,952 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $13,920.
How big is Bay Mills Community College?
Total enrollment: 662 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 961 students.
About 36% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Bay Mills Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 30.23%.
What do graduates of Bay Mills Community College earn?
Median earnings: $28,213 six years after entry; $30,048 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
44.19% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Bay Mills Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching (63 completions)
- General Studies (19 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (15 completions)
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide (10 completions)
- American Indian/Native American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (8 completions)
- Social Sciences, General (8 completions)
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder (7 completions)
- Health and Wellness, General (6 completions)
- 00.0460 (3 completions)
- American Indian/Native American Studies (2 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Bay Mills Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 30.23%; median earnings $30,048 at 10 years; net price $3,073. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$3,480
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Bay Mills Community College was $3,480.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$3,073
2024 Value
In 2024 Bay Mills Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $3,073.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$12,292 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$3,073 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$13,920 4-Year Tuition
$13,072 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$700 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$17,252 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$69,008 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Bay Mills Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
44.19% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
0.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Bay Mills Community College was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Bay Mills Community College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $3,040 | $3,040 | $5,650 |
| 2014 | $3,040 | $3,040 | $4,956 |
| 2015 | $3,040 | $3,040 | $4,259 |
| 2016 | $3,040 | $3,040 | $5,247 |
| 2017 | $3,040 | $3,040 | $5,159 |
| 2018 | $3,040 | $3,040 | $5,033 |
| 2019 | $3,320 | $3,320 | $7,833 |
| 2020 | $3,320 | $3,320 | $6,955 |
| 2021 | $3,320 | $3,320 | $6,783 |
| 2022 | $3,320 | $3,320 | $6,573 |
| 2023 | $3,320 | $3,320 | $4,282 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Bay Mills Community College reported total enrollment of about 662 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 16% male and 84% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes American Indian or Alaska Native (62.8%), White (33.2%), and Black or African American (2.4%). About 44.19% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 56.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
35.8% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Bay Mills Community College in 2024 is 662 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 961 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is American Indian or Alaska Native at 62.8%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
30.23% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Bay Mills Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 3% male / 97% female
- General Studies: 16% male / 84% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 0% male / 100% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Native American.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Bay Mills Community College.
Return on Investment
$30,048 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
2344.52% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for Bay Mills Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 18 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 63 completions
2. General Studies: 19 completions
3. Business Administration and Management, General: 15 completions
4. Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 10 completions
5. American Indian/Native American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics: 8 completions
6. Social Sciences, General: 8 completions
7. Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder: 7 completions
8. Health and Wellness, General: 6 completions
9. 00.0460: 3 completions
Most popular programs at Bay Mills Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Bay Mills Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Bay Mills Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 19.3%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,608
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,022
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Bay Mills Community College is a public institution located in Brimley, MI, classified as Not classified (other). In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Early Childhood Education & Teaching, General Studies, Business Administration and Management, General. Enrollment is approximately 662 students. Student body composition includes American Indian or Alaska Native (62.8%), White (33.2%), Black or African American (2.4%). The 150%-time completion rate is 30.23%. Approximately 44.19% of students receive Pell Grants. About 56.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Not classified (other)
Location
Brimley, MI 49715
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 30.23% graduation rate at Bay Mills Community College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bay Mills Community College located?
Bay Mills Community College is located in Brimley, MI.
How much does Bay Mills Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $3,480 and average net price is $3,073 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $13,072 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Bay Mills Community College?
Bay Mills Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 961 students, American Indian or Alaska Native (62.8%), White (33.2%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Bay Mills Community College?
About 56.1% of students at Bay Mills Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Bay Mills Community College earn?
Median earnings are $28,213 six years after entry and $30,048 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Bay Mills Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 30.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Bay Mills Community College public or private?
Bay Mills Community College is a public institution located in Brimley, MI.
Is Bay Mills Community College an HBCU?
No. Bay Mills Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Bay Mills Community College a tribal college?
Yes. Bay Mills Community College is flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS (TRIBAL = Yes).
Is Bay Mills Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Bay Mills Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 0.9%).
Is Bay Mills Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Bay Mills Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Michigan college costs
- Michigan colleges by ROI
- Michigan trade schools profile
- Great Lakes regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Michigan
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.