Education in Battle Creek, Michigan: official figures
21.9% of adults aged 25 and over in Battle Creek held a bachelor's degree or higher in 2020-2024, 108th lowest of 823 US cities of 50,000 or more (US: 35.7%; Michigan: 32.4%).
How many people in Battle Creek have a graduate degree?
7.3% of adults aged 25 and over in Battle Creek held a master's, professional or doctoral degree, 117th lowest of 823 US cities of 50,000 or more (US: 14.1%); 0.7% held a doctorate.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau · saved copyWhat is the education level of adults in Battle Creek?
In Battle Creek, 35.3% of adults aged 25 and over had a high school diploma or equivalent as their highest qualification and 33.1% had some college or an associate's degree (US: 26.0% and 27.9%).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau · saved copyHow many students are there in Battle Creek?
12,539 residents of Battle Creek aged 3 and over were enrolled in school or college in 2020-2024, 24.9% of that age group, 346th lowest of 823 US cities of 50,000 or more (US: 24.7%); 9,498 were in kindergarten to grade 12, including 3,524 in grades 9 to 12.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau · saved copyHow many college students live in Battle Creek?
2,045 residents of Battle Creek were enrolled as college undergraduates and 387 in graduate or professional school in 2020-2024, together 4.8% of residents aged 3 and over, 103rd lowest of 823 US cities of 50,000 or more (US: 6.6%).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau · saved copyHow many children in Battle Creek attend preschool?
609 children in Battle Creek were enrolled in nursery school or preschool in 2020-2024.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau · saved copyHow Battle Creek compares with other cities in the United States
Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher (2020-2024)
Battle Creek ranks 716 of 823, highest first.
| Rank | City | Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher |
|---|---|---|
| 713 | Independence | 21.9% |
| 714 | Toledo | 21.9% |
| 715 | Killeen | 21.9% |
| 716 | Battle Creek | 21.9% |
| 717 | Waterloo | 21.8% |
| 718 | Casa Grande | 21.7% |
| 719 | Manteca | 21.7% |
Adults 25+ with a graduate or professional degree (2020-2024)
Battle Creek ranks 707 of 823, highest first.
| Rank | City | Adults 25+ with a graduate or professional degree |
|---|---|---|
| 704 | Wyoming | 7.4% |
| 705 | El Cajon | 7.4% |
| 706 | Independence | 7.4% |
| 707 | Battle Creek | 7.3% |
| 708 | Winter Haven | 7.3% |
| 709 | Brockton | 7.3% |
| 710 | Menifee | 7.3% |
Adults 25+ without a high school diploma (2020-2024)
Battle Creek ranks 395 of 823, highest first.
| Rank | City | Adults 25+ without a high school diploma |
|---|---|---|
| 392 | Richmond | 9.8% |
| 393 | Tampa | 9.8% |
| 394 | Norfolk | 9.8% |
| 395 | Battle Creek | 9.8% |
| 396 | Louisville/Jefferson County metro government | 9.7% |
| 397 | Kannapolis | 9.7% |
| 398 | Peabody | 9.7% |
Residents aged 3+ enrolled in college or graduate school (2020-2024)
Battle Creek ranks 721 of 823, highest first.
| Rank | City | Residents aged 3+ enrolled in college or graduate school |
|---|---|---|
| 718 | Casa Grande | 4.9% |
| 719 | Bend | 4.9% |
| 720 | Concord | 4.8% |
| 721 | Battle Creek | 4.8% |
| 722 | Eagan | 4.8% |
| 723 | Bartlett | 4.8% |
| 724 | Surprise | 4.8% |
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Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, table B15003: Educational Attainment for the Population 25 Years and Over (Summary File rows for the US, the states and the listed cities, copied unchanged from the full file, sha256 d0c8609e958022459215c8a31d7452ef7528ee8dd70fbb6f9a99de0f491f42d7), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 609deae49c91…)
- U.S. Census Bureau: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, table B14001: School Enrollment by Level of School for the Population 3 Years and Over (Summary File rows for the US, the states and the listed cities, copied unchanged from the full file, sha256 e175af4a33616da45fb590da3d67f37eee65a3cb51e6f5864c64ff31fb716b81), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 b85f52a6d640…)
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