Great Lakes Boat Building School Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
Great Lakes Boat Building School is a private trade and vocational school in Cedarville, Michigan, enrolling about 26 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Typical net price after grant aid is about $25,522 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $25,470. Student demographics in federal data include White (80.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (11.5%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $25,470
- 2024 Average Net Price: $25,522 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 26 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 85.71%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 10.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 15.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 51
- Room & Board: $10,521 annual estimate
Great Lakes Boat Building School: what the data shows
Common questions about Great Lakes Boat Building School, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Great Lakes Boat Building School?
Great Lakes Boat Building School is located in Cedarville, MI (ZIP 49719-9790).
Is Great Lakes Boat Building School public or private?
Great Lakes Boat Building School is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Great Lakes Boat Building School cost?
Published tuition: $25,470.
Average net price after aid: $25,522.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $21,494 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $24,882 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $16,232 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $26,871 |
| $110,001+ | $30,382 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $101,880.
How big is Great Lakes Boat Building School?
Total enrollment: 26 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 51 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Great Lakes Boat Building School?
150%-time completion rate: 85.71%.
First-year retention: 92.9%.
How much debt do students have?
39.29% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Great Lakes Boat Building School known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician (11 completions)
- Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician (10 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Great Lakes Boat Building School a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 85.71%; net price $25,522. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$25,470
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Great Lakes Boat Building School was $25,470.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$25,522
2024 Value
In 2024 Great Lakes Boat Building School had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,522.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$102,088 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$25,522 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$101,880 4-Year Tuition
$10,521 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$2,466 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$38,457 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$153,828 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Great Lakes Boat Building School.
Financial Aid by Income Level
39.29% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
57.14% 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 Great Lakes Boat Building School 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 Great Lakes Boat Building School in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2020–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $13,000 | $13,000 | — |
| 2021 | $19,500 | $19,500 | $23,100 |
| 2022 | $22,425 | $22,425 | $23,016 |
| 2023 | $24,717 | $24,717 | $26,464 |
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
Great Lakes Boat Building School reported total enrollment of about 26 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 85% male and 15% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (80.8%), Hispanic or Latino (11.5%), and Non-Resident Alien (7.7%). About 39.29% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Great Lakes Boat Building School in 2024 is 26 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 51 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
92.9%
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 White at 80.8%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
85.71% 100% Completion Time
85.71% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 85.71% of students graduating from Great Lakes Boat Building School completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician: 91% male / 9% female
- Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician: 90% male / 10% 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: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Great Lakes Boat Building School.
Return on Investment
ROI data is not available for this institution.
Financial value analysis for Great Lakes Boat Building School.
Top Programs by Completions
2 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 3 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician: 11 completions
2. Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician: 10 completions
Most popular programs at Great Lakes Boat Building School.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Great Lakes Boat Building School graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Great Lakes Boat Building School from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $23,858
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Great Lakes Boat Building School is a private non-profit institution located in Cedarville, MI. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician, Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician. Enrollment is approximately 26 students. Student body composition includes White (80.8%), Hispanic or Latino (11.5%), Non-Resident Alien (7.7%). The 150%-time completion rate is 85.71%. Approximately 39.29% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Location
Cedarville, MI 49719-9790
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 85.71% graduation rate, Great Lakes Boat Building School demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Great Lakes Boat Building School located?
Great Lakes Boat Building School is located in Cedarville, MI.
How much does Great Lakes Boat Building School cost?
Reported tuition is $25,470 and average net price is $25,522 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $10,521 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Great Lakes Boat Building School?
Great Lakes Boat Building School reports undergraduate enrollment of about 51 students, White (80.8%), Hispanic or Latino (11.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What is the graduation rate at Great Lakes Boat Building School?
The 150%-time completion rate is 85.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Great Lakes Boat Building School public or private?
Great Lakes Boat Building School is a private nonprofit institution located in Cedarville, MI.
Is Great Lakes Boat Building School an HBCU?
No. Great Lakes Boat Building School is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Great Lakes Boat Building School a tribal college?
No. Great Lakes Boat Building School is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Great Lakes Boat Building School a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Great Lakes Boat Building School does not meet that proxy (reported share 11.5%).
Is Great Lakes Boat Building School religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Great Lakes Boat Building School 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.