C+
Above Average
Score: 56/100

Great Lakes Boat Building School

Less than 2-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Cedarville, Michigan 49719
ℹ️
Rating Context: This is a specialized vocational program (less than 2-year). Our comprehensive rating system is optimized for traditional colleges and may not fully reflect the value of career-focused training programs.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (A) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 100%
Outcomes
A
82/100
Affordability
F
30/100
Resources
B
70/100
Experience
C
53/100
Prestige
D
37/100

Quick Stats

28
Total Enrollment
100%
Graduation Rate
89%
Retention Rate
7.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price
For parents & investors

The Great Lakes Boat Building School Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $333,034
  • Avg rent near campus: $927/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 49736 (3.9% cap, Goetzville)

Get the free 1-page report: rent-vs-dorm math, the 3 best nearby ZIPs by yield, and the “kiddie condo” strategy parents use.

✓ Sent — check your inbox

Free — no spam, unsubscribe anytime.

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $23,967 $23,967

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
33%
Receive Pell Grants
56%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician 11 grads/yr Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician 10 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Great Lakes Boat Building School's top programs commonly pursue.

Motorboat mechanics and service technicians
$55k/yr 26,200 jobs
Outdoor power equipment and other small engine mechanics
$47k/yr 36,900 jobs

Student Demographics

28
Total Students
11%
Women
71%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 89%
Hispanic 4%
Two or More 7%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 71%
25-64 (Adult) 29%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Great Lakes Boat Building School?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Great Lakes Boat Building School?
Tuition at Great Lakes Boat Building School is $23,967 for in-state students and $23,967 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Great Lakes Boat Building School?
The graduation rate at Great Lakes Boat Building School is 100%. This is considered an excellent graduation rate, indicating strong student success and support systems.
Is Great Lakes Boat Building School a good school?
Great Lakes Boat Building School has a Repit College Score of 56/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (A): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a vocational program, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Great Lakes Boat Building School?
Great Lakes Boat Building School has a total enrollment of 28 students. Most students (71%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

Deciding between a dorm and buying near campus? Run the numbers for Great Lakes Boat Building School — four years of dorm costs vs. owning, including what you’d recover at resale. Buy vs Dorm calculator →

🎓 Similar Colleges to Great Lakes Boat Building School

Compare with other Less than 2-Year private non-profit institutions of similar size.

C+
U.S. Truck Driver Training School
Sterling Heights, MI · 265 students
C+
Cadillac Institute of Cosmetology
Cadillac, MI · 48 students
C+
M J Murphy Beauty College of Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant, MI · 35 students
C+
Abcott Institute
Southfield, MI · 166 students
C+
Dymond Designs Beauty School
Detroit, MI · 69 students
C+
Paul Mitchell the School-Michigan
Sterling Heights, MI · 162 students

Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: September 2026 | Methodology