School Highlights
Dorsey College serves 643 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the state community college average of 33:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 40%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 643 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
- Minority enrollment: 83%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Dorsey College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Dorsey College
(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
1934
Total Faculty
30 staff
70 staff
Student Body
The student population of Dorsey College has grown by 135% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Dorsey College diversity score of 0.53 is less than the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has declined by 21% over five years.
Total Enrollment
643 students
2,473 students
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
33:1
# Full-Time Students
643 students
889 students
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Enrollment Undergraduate
643 students
2,151 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
643 students
961 students
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
4%
7%
% Black
66%
16%
% White
17%
60%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Unknown races
5%
8%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.60
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
54%
31%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$32,417
$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
83%
89%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,807
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dorsey College's ranking?
Dorsey College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Michigan for: Average community college minority breakdown.
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