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Dorsey College-Dearborn

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Quarter
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 30 to 1
Students retention rate 30%
On-time graduation rate 29%

Located in Detroit, Michigan, Dorsey College-Dearborn is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. Dorsey College-Dearborn operates on a quarter-based calendar system, dividing the academic year into four terms.

One of the notable aspects of Dorsey College-Dearborn is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Dorsey College-Dearborn is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Dorsey College-Dearborn is reported to be 29%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For-profit institutions often serve a diverse student population, including many non-traditional students who may face unique challenges in completing their degrees. For comparison, Michigan state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 48% whereas the national average was 69%.

The retention rate of students at Dorsey College-Dearborn is 30% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Michigan is 76%, while the national average is 76%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Dorsey College-Dearborn do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Council on Occupational Education

Tuition & Fees

In-State Tuition & Fees

$21,600

Cost of attendance at Dorsey College-Dearborn in 2022 for students from Michigan.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to Less than 2 year For Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Michigan's average $11,680
National average $17,860

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$21,600

Cost of attendance at Dorsey College-Dearborn in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to Less than 2 year For Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Michigan's average $20,120
National average $17,860

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Dorsey College-Dearborn was $27,126. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Dorsey College-Dearborn net price calculator

$27,126

Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, private For Profit colleges in Michigan and nationwide.

Michigan's average $12,908
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Dorsey College-Dearborn for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $27,126 $765 (3%) $27,126
2021 $26,361 $1,019 (4%) $26,031 $26,352 $29,269 $33,199
2020 $25,342 $570 (2%) $25,277 $24,713 $25,947 $31,207
2019 $25,912 $566 (2%) $25,855 $31,929
2018 $25,346 $137 $25,359 $25,486 $26,922
2017 $25,209 $2,179 (8%) $25,351 $28,919
2016 $27,388 $500 (2%) $27,372 $27,281 $28,230
2015 $26,888 -- $26,822 $26,489 $27,539 $29,139

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Dorsey College-Dearborn's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year Sticker Price (COA) Cost Change Tuition & Fees Room & Board Books & Supplies
2022 $36,729 $481 (1%) $21,600 $15,129 -
2021 $37,210 $504 (1%) $22,000 $15,210 -
2020 $37,714 $1,813 (5%) $21,100 $16,614 -
2019 $35,901 $300 $20,772 $15,129 -
2018 $35,601 $600 (2%) $20,472 $15,129 -
2017 $35,001 $816 (2%) $19,872 $15,129 -
2016 $34,185 $597 (2%) $19,056 $15,129 -
2015 $34,782 $240 $19,968 $14,814 -
2014 $34,542 -- $19,728 $14,814 -
2013 - -- - - -

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?
Depending on living arrangement, Dorsey College-Dearborn estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.
  • If living on-campus: N/A
  • If living off-campus, with family: $3,528
  • If living off-campus, not with family: $5,373
How much is Dorsey College-Dearborn application fees?
Dorsey College-Dearborn does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?
Dorsey College-Dearborn offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Dorsey College-Dearborn during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 76 of freshman students at Dorsey College-Dearborn received on average $8,205 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,205
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 78 72% $8,021 $625,642
Other Federal Grant 83 76% $8,037 $667,042
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 30 28% $467 $14,000
Total Grant & Scholarships 83 76% $8,205 $681,042

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 73% of freshman students at Dorsey College-Dearborn received $10,186 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$10,186
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 80 73% $10,186 $814,875
Private Loans 27 25% $3,514 $94,865
Total Loans 87 80% $10,457 $909,740

Financial Aid By Income Level

Financial aid breakdown by students family income level. The data is organized by income level group starting from families making below $30k to above $110k.

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Post-9/11 GI Bill

Post 9/11 GI Bill is a federal education benefit program for veterans, who served on active duty after September 10, 2001. This Department of Veteran Affairs benefit provides up to 36 months of education benefits at an approved institution for the following college costs: tuition and fees, books and supplies and housing. The tuition and fees payment, which is the cost for an in-state student attending a public institution, is made directly to the post-secondary institution whereas payments for books and supplies and housing are sent directly to the student.

$16,714
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Dorsey College-Dearborn sorted by popularity.

Health Professions

Total number of students graduated under this category 149

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 76 students

Dental Assisting/Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 30 students

Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller

Undergraduate Certificate 26 students

Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide

Undergraduate Certificate 17 students

Automotive Technology

Total number of students graduated under this category 22

Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 22 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 82 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 24 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 33 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

40.2%

Dropout Rate

Out of 82 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 49 students dropped out of the school.

59.8%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Moderate

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Dorsey College-Dearborn is greatly skewed towards women students, with 66.7% of undergraduate students being women and 33.3% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 330, with 220 women and 110 men.

  • men 33.3% 110 students
  • women 66.7% 220 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 22-24 25% 81 students
  • 25-29 24% 78 students
  • 20-21 14% 46 students
  • 30-34 13% 43 students
  • 18-19 11% 37 students
  • 35-39 8% 25 students
  • 40-49 5% 15 students
  • 50-64 2% 5 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Dorsey College-Dearborn provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Dorsey College-Dearborn offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families