Students come from the surrounding service area and other states and countries. Bainbridge College attracts students with its approach to education which includes programs in the liberal arts and technical and career training as well as noncredit activities. This diverse student population includes many ages and socioeconomic backgrounds. Most students are employed. Minority enrollment approaches the percentage of the minority population in the service area.
Most students receive some form of financial aid, and many are first-generation college students.
In order to serve this heterogeneous student population, Bainbridge College has developed relevant strategies to meet student needs, including flexible class scheduling, a strong developmental studies department, a peer tutorial program, professionally staffed computer laboratories, and various specialized workshops to help students improve academic skills. The College also supports local public education by sponsoring various academic and technical competitions and by offering on-going cultural programs, including lectures, musical programs, art exhibits, and theatrical performances for students and community. Bainbridge College places primary emphasis on excellence in instruction. The College provides opportunities for faculty development, scholarship, and creative work that support institutional effectiveness and enhance faculty qualifications. Its faculty has one of the highest percentages of earned doctorates among two-year System institutions.