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Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Rural: Remote
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 5 to 1
Students retention rate 50%
On-time graduation rate 18%

Located in Baraga, Michigan, KBOCC 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 Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa 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.

Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa 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 5-to-1, KBOCC emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at KBOCC is reported to be 18%, 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 35%.

The retention rate of students at KBOCC 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 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at KBOCC do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • Tribal institution

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,400

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

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Michigan's average $11,680
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$4,400

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

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Michigan's average $20,120
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College received on average $3,274 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.

$3,274
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 7 70% $2,566 $17,961
Other Federal Grant 10 100% $1,865 $18,651
State Grant/Scholarships 5 50% $2,093 $10,464
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 3 30% $1,208 $3,625
Total Grant & Scholarships 10 100% $3,274 $32,740

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College students who enrolled in 2018 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 Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College students is 18.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 0.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 50.0%.

18.2%

Service Offerings

Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa 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

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)