School Highlights
Dorsey College-Dearborn serves 430 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 39:1 is higher than the state community college average of 33:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 40%.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Enrollment: 430 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 39:1
- Minority enrollment: 86%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Dorsey College-Dearborn ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Dorsey College-Dearborn
(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
Total Faculty
11 staff
70 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Dorsey College-Dearborn has grown by 36% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 39:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Dorsey College-Dearborn diversity score of 0.59 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 22% over five years.
Total Enrollment
430 students
2,149 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
39:1
33:1
# Full-Time Students
430 students
889 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
430 students
2,151 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
430 students
961 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Hispanic
8%
7%
% Black
61%
16%
% White
14%
60%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
% Unknown races
10%
8%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
17%
31%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
91%
89%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,807
$11,698
Median Debt for Dropouts (Year 2017)
$4,750
$5,500
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dorsey College-Dearborn's ranking?
Dorsey College-Dearborn ranks among the top 20% of community college in Michigan for: Average community college minority breakdown.
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