Minority enrollment averages 29 percent, and women comprise about 60 percent. About 40 percent of the students are in the traditional college age range of 17 to 20. To serve its diverse and growing student body, Bainbridge College has developed strategies such as flexible class scheduling, a peer tutorial program, professionally staffed computer labs, and specialized workshops to help students improve academic skills. The institution places primary emphasis on excellence in instruction. Fourteen student organizations offer extracurricular activities such as Student Government Association, Phi Theta Kappa, Alpha Beta Gamma, Drama Club, Bass Busters and Canoe Club.
Activities range from intramural basketball and bowling to backgammon and bridge.
A lake adjoins the campus, and Bainbridge-area attractions include excellent hunting and fishing. The campus boasts a greenhouse, swimming pool, tennis complex, and a nature trail with botanical identifications. One of the System's youngest institutions, Bainbridge College's charter class began in 1973.