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 (2026)
- 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)
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