Great Lakes Boat Building School campus
Great Lakes Boat Building School logo

Great Lakes Boat Building School

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Rural: Remote
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 9 to 1
Students retention rate 100%
On-time graduation rate 100%

Located in Cedarville, Michigan, Great Lakes Boat Building School is a private, non profit 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 Great Lakes Boat Building School 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.

Great Lakes Boat Building School is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, 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 9-to-1, Great Lakes Boat Building School emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Great Lakes Boat Building School boasts an impressive student retention rate of 100% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 76% and 78%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges

Admission

Open Admission

The institution does not have any selection criteria for enrollment. All high school graduates and GED certificate holders are eligible for admission.

Tuition & Fees

In-State Tuition & Fees

$19,500

Cost of attendance at Great Lakes Boat Building School in 2022 for students from Michigan.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to Less than 2 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Michigan's average $11,680
National average $16,443

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$19,500

Cost of attendance at Great Lakes Boat Building School in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to Less than 2 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Michigan's average $20,120
National average $16,443

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Great Lakes Boat Building School was $24,537. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Great Lakes Boat Building School net price calculator

$24,537

Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, private Non Profit colleges in Michigan and nationwide.

Michigan's average $12,908
National average $17,795
Below is the net price of Great Lakes Boat Building School for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $24,537 $1,513 (6%) $23,100
2021 $26,050 --
2019 $19,525 --

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Great Lakes Boat Building School's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year Sticker Price (COA) Cost Change Tuition & Fees Room & Board Books & Supplies
2022 $30,170 $2,680 (8%) $19,500 $9,155 $1,515
2021 $32,850 No change $19,500 $11,900 $1,450
2020 $32,850 $9,100 (38%) $19,500 $11,900 $1,450
2019 $23,750 $700 (3%) $13,500 $8,800 $1,450
2018 $24,450 -- $13,100 $9,650 $1,700

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?
Great Lakes Boat Building School estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,515.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?
Depending on living arrangement, Great Lakes Boat Building School estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.
  • If living on-campus: N/A
  • If living off-campus, with family: $1,370
  • If living off-campus, not with family: $1,370
How much is Great Lakes Boat Building School application fees?
The application fee for undergraduate students is $100.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?
Great Lakes Boat Building School offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Tuition payment plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Great Lakes Boat Building School during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Not Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 80 of freshman students at Great Lakes Boat Building School received on average $8,313 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.

$8,313
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 3 60% $8,192 $24,576
Other Federal Grant 3 60% $8,192 $24,576
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 3 60% $2,892 $8,675
Total Grant & Scholarships 4 80% $8,313 $33,251

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 40% of freshman students at Great Lakes Boat Building School received $12,450 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$12,450
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 2 40% $12,450 $24,900
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 2 40% $12,450 $24,900

Financial Aid By Income Level

Financial aid breakdown by students family income level. The data is organized by income level group starting from families making below $30k to above $110k.

NO DATA
NO DATA
NO DATA
NO DATA

Post-9/11 GI Bill

Post 9/11 GI Bill is a federal education benefit program for veterans, who served on active duty after September 10, 2001. This Department of Veteran Affairs benefit provides up to 36 months of education benefits at an approved institution for the following college costs: tuition and fees, books and supplies and housing. The tuition and fees payment, which is the cost for an in-state student attending a public institution, is made directly to the post-secondary institution whereas payments for books and supplies and housing are sent directly to the student.

$16,900
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Great Lakes Boat Building School sorted by popularity.

Automotive Technology

Total number of students graduated under this category 5

Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 5 students

Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician

No graduate

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 1 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 1 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 1 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

100.0%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Great Lakes Boat Building School is greatly skewed towards men students, with 82.4% of undergraduate students being men and 17.6% being women. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 17, with 3 women and 14 men.

  • men 82.4% 14 students
  • women 17.6% 3 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 18-19 29% 5 students
  • 25-29 18% 3 students
  • 35-39 18% 3 students
  • 22-24 12% 2 students
  • 30-34 12% 2 students
  • 20-21 6% 1 students
  • 40-49 6% 1 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Great Lakes Boat Building School provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Great Lakes Boat Building School offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families