School Highlights
Carnegie Institute serves 93 students (28% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the state community college average of 33:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the state average of 40%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 93 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
- Minority enrollment: 39%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Carnegie Institute ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Carnegie Institute
(MI) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
0
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
0
Institution Control
Private for-profit
0
Total Faculty
13 staff
70 staff
Number of Programs Offered
-2
16
Student Body
The student population of Carnegie Institute has declined by 66% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Carnegie Institute diversity score of 0.57 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 138% over five years.
Total Enrollment
93 students
2,473 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
33:1
# Full-Time Students
26 students
889 students
# Part-Time Students
67 students
1,584 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
118 students
413 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
26 students
961 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
4 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
67 students
1,658 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
6 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
114 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
7%
3%
% Hispanic
3%
7%
% Black
9%
16%
% White
61%
60%
% Hawaiian
20%
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
8%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
70%
31%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,600
$30,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
67%
89%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$11,698
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,167
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
77%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
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Carnegie Institute ranks among the top 20% of community college in Michigan for: Least debt for graduating students.
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