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Bay Mills Community College

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Rural: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 8 to 1
Students retention rate 50%
On-time graduation rate 34%

Located in Brimley, Michigan, BMCC is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Bay Mills Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Bay Mills Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 8-to-1, BMCC emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at BMCC is reported to be 34%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Michigan state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 48% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at BMCC is 50% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Michigan is 76%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at BMCC do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • Tribal institution

In-State Tuition & Fees

$3,320

Cost of attendance at Bay Mills Community College in 2022 for students from Michigan.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Michigan's average $11,680
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$3,320

Cost of attendance at Bay Mills Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Michigan's average $20,120
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 96 of freshman students at Bay Mills Community College received on average $5,668 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,668
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 18 67% $4,189 $75,398
Other Federal Grant 24 89% $4,279 $102,698
State Grant/Scholarships 3 11% $2,277 $6,830
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 17 63% $2,226 $37,850
Total Grant & Scholarships 26 96% $5,668 $147,378

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Bay Mills Community College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Bay Mills Community College students is 33.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 41.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 22.7%.

33.9%

  • white 19.0% 4 students

Service Offerings

Bay Mills Community College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Bay Mills Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Credit for military training

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