
Bay Mills Community College, located in Brimley, Michigan, is situated in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula on the southeast shore of Lake Superior. The first fully accredited tribal school in the state, Bay Mills Community College (BMCC) provides classes on campus as well and through distance learning.
The school offers an applied science degree in such study disciplines as computer information systems, construction technology, Ojibwa language instruction, and office administration. An associate of science degree is offered in general studies.
Associate of Arts degrees are featured as well in such programs as:
- Business administration
- Early childhood education (administration)
- Early childhood education (teacher preparation)
- Early childhood education (family service)
- Health and fitness
- General studies
- Great Lakes Native American studies
- Social science
- Criminal Justice (corrections)
Besides degree offerings, students enrolled at BMCC can also complete certificate programs covering such disciplines as health science, natural science, and medical office procedures. Certificate of completions are offered for EMT (emergency medical technician training), Nishnaabemwin immersion instruction, paramedic training, and paramedic education.
Students are each assigned an academic advisor at the college which will guide them in their program selections during their college career. Annual tuition is low for all students attending the institution, whether they are Michigan residents or are from out of state.
Students pay around $2,700 per year at the school which has a 50% retention rate. Approximately 500 students are currently enrolled at the college, which is located at 12214 West Lakeshore Drive. Contact the school for further details at 1-906-248-3354.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $4,500. To calculate a more personalized cost visit the net price calculator. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Tuition is estimated to be around $2,900 per year for in-state and nonresident students
- For part-time students, charges are between $95-$110 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 92% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 90% | $5,090 |
Receiving Student Loans | 3% | $1,833 |
Admissions, Academics, & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Bay Mills Community College may provide student services like:
- Online classes
- Night and weekend classes available
- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
Graduation & Transfer Rates
Community colleges often offer both career training programs and options for students to transfer-out to four year institutions, which is why the table below is so important, it compares BMCC against community colleges in Michigan.
BMCC | Chippewa County | Michigan | |
---|---|---|---|
Graduation Rate | 16.0% | - | 14.7% |
Transfer-out Rate | 9.4% | - | 26.7% |
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.

Get more information about the programs offered by Bay Mills Community College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Business and Marketing Studies
- Business Administration (A)
- Data Entry Technology (A)
- Commerce
- General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer (A)
Construction Trades
- Construction Trades (C)
Education
- Early Childhood Education (A)
- Teacher Education and Professional Development (A)
- Foreign Language Teacher Education
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Family and Consumer Sciences
Foreign Languages and Literature
- Native American Languages, Literatures and Linguistics (C)
Health and Clinical Professions
- Emergency Care Attendant (C)
- Health Preparatory Programs (C)
- EMT & Paramedic
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
- Medical Assistant
- Medical Executive Assistant
Interdisciplinary Studies
- Historic Preservation and Conservation
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- General Studies (A)
Mechanic and Repair Technology
Natural Resources and Conservation
Public Administration and Social Services
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Security and Protective Services
- Corrections Officer (A, C)
Social Sciences
- Social Science (A)
Other Community Colleges Nearby
The list of nearby schools has been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Bay Mills Community College.
- Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College in Baraga, MI (187 miles away)
- Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College in Mount Pleasant, MI (196 miles away)