School Highlights
Carnegie Institute serves 128 students (27% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the state average of 40%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 128 students
- Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
- Minority enrollment: 100%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Carnegie Institute ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
Completion Rates
Debt For Students
School Overview
Carnegie Institute
(MI) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
224 staff
Student Body
The student population of Carnegie Institute has declined by 56% over five years.
The Carnegie Institute diversity score of 0.38 is less than the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has grown by 89% over five years.
Total Enrollment
128 students
3,006 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
19:1
# Full-Time Students
34 students
904 students
# Part-Time Students
94 students
2,102 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
219 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
34 students
965 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
4 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
94 students
2,448 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
4 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
188 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
n/a
% Asian
15%
4%
% Hispanic
1%
7%
% Black
4%
16%
% White
n/a
60%
% Hawaiian
77%
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
6%
Diversity Score
0.38
0.60
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
1%
28%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
20%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,600
$30,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$11,698
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,167
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Profile last updated: 08/14/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
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Carnegie Institute ranks among the top 20% of community college in Michigan for: Average community college minority breakdown, Percent of students receiving financial aid, Highest completion rates and Least debt for graduating students.
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