Bay College
2001 North Lincoln Road
Escanaba, MI 49829

Located in the heart of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, Bay de Noc Community College, or Bay College, as it's more commonly known, has been serving students for more than 40 years. The college aims to give students the necessary skills to enter the work force, serve the community and transfer to four-year programs.

Bay College, which spans two campuses, offers transfer degree programs in criminal justice, nursing and water technology. The Michigan college also is home to the first Michigan Technical Education Center to open in the state. The center provides a variety of customized and technical skill training and professional development opportunities.

Partnerships with various four-year schools allow students to take classes towards a bachelor's degree on the Michigan college's Escanaba campus. In addition to having the option of attending courses traditionally or online, Bay College also offers its students the option of living on campus.

Enrollment at the Michigan college is so strong that in 2003, Bay College officials approved a five-year lease of a 20,000 square foot facility to create the new Awest Campus, which offers an additional eight classrooms, a computer lab, a lecture hall, office space and a lounge/cafeteria/commons area for students and staff. What's more, thanks to a donation of land, a new 66,500 square foot space will allow Bay College to expand its programs and services to accommodate up to 1,200 new students.

Quick Facts:

• The average age of a Bay College student is 26 years.


• The local YMCA is located on the Michigan college's campus, providing recreational facilities for local residents as well as students.


• In 2005, Bay College's scholarship foundation awarded $172,000 in scholarships and $152,000 in support of campus projects.


• Bay College is accredited by the Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.


• Bay College offers students the opportunity to participate in such clubs as the Bay Area Campus Ministry, Drama Addicts and the Model United Nations Club.