Earn College Credit While in High School
Our RunningStart program is tailored for students like you who are eager to get a “running start” on your college and career goals. There are multiple ways to earn college credit while you’re still in high school—and we have a dedicated team of people at Baker College to support you along the way.
You can earn college credits right now at little to no cost. That means saving money and getting a leg up for college, all while standing out on your applications. By the time you toss your cap at graduation, you’ll already have college-level experience, giving you a serious advantage.
We offer a number of scholarships for RunningStart students to make it easy to continue at Baker College after you graduate high school. If you end up going elsewhere for college, our credits are widely transferrable. You can fast-track your degree, no matter where you go next.
Don’t wait—apply to the RunningStart program today and take the first step in your college success story!
Choose Your Path
RunningStart includes four pathways, each one designed to help prepare you for college and beyond. Don’t feel limited to one option, many of our students mix and match!
How to Enroll
Here’s what you need to do to become a RunningStart student:
- Have a 2.5 high school GPA or a 2.0 – 2.4 with a counselor recommendation
- Complete a RunningStart application
- Send a copy of your high school transcript to runningstart@baker.edu
- Email a completed registration form to runningstart@baker.edu
- Complete our RunningStart Student Orientation
That’s it! Once you’ve checked off those five boxes, sit back, relax, and get ready to start your first college class.
Tuition Rates
Fall 2024-Summer 2025
Pathway | Cost |
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Concurrent Enrollment | $100 per credit |
Dual Enrollment/Direct Credit | $150 per credit |
Early/Middle College (13th Year) | $272 per credit |
Non-Public Students | Based on State foundation allowance |
Tuition rates are reviewed/approved annually. For questions regarding tuition, please contact runningstart@baker.edu.
College Scholarships Available for RunningStart Students
You won’t just earn credits as a RunningStart student, you’ll also gain a good sense of what Baker College is like. We offer a number of scholarships for former RunningStart students to make it easy to continue at Baker College after high school.