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 (26-27)
- 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)
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Year Founded
1947
Total Faculty
13 staff
70 staff
AccreditationAccred.
ASE Education Foundation
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 less than the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has grown by 138% over five years.
Total Enrollment
93 students
2,473 students
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
33:1
# Full-Time Students
26 students
889 students
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
67 students
1,584 students
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
93 students
2,151 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
26 students
961 students
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
67 students
1,658 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
7%
3%
% Hispanic
3%
7%
% Black
9%
16%
% White
61%
60%
% Hawaiian
20%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.57
0.60
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
70%
31%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$47,886
$41,695
Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.
Tuition & Financial Aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
67%
89%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,167
$5,500
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carnegie Institute's ranking?
Carnegie Institute ranks among the top 20% of community college in Michigan for: Least debt for graduating students.
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