Dorsey College-Dearborn

School Highlights

Dorsey College-Dearborn serves 965 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 40%.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Enrollment: 965 students
  • Minority enrollment: 89%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

Dorsey College-Dearborn
(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
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Dorsey College-Dearborn has grown by 207% over five years.
The Dorsey College-Dearborn diversity score of 0.58 is less than the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has grown by 20% over five years.
Total Enrollment
965 students
3,006 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
19:1
# Full-Time Students
965 students
904 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
2,102 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
965 students
219 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
965 students
965 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
4 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
2,448 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
4 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
188 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
12%
7%
% Black
61%
16%
% White
11%
60%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
9%
6%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.60
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
17%
28%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
20%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
81%
86%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,807
$11,698
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated: 12/24/2024

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Enrollment: 965 students
  • Minority enrollment: 89%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

Wayne County, MI community colleges have a diversity score of 0.56, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Wayne County, MI is MIAT College of Technology. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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