Dorsey College

School Highlights

Dorsey College serves 441 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 86%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 441 students
  • Minority enrollment: 94%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

Dorsey College
(MI) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
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

Student Body

The student population of Dorsey College has grown by 48% over five years.
The Dorsey College diversity score of 0.39 is less than the state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has declined by 15% over five years.
Total Enrollment
441 students
2,074 students
This chart displays the total enrollment of Dorsey College and community college average number of enrollment of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
# Full-Time Students
441 students
726 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time students enrollment of Dorsey College and average number of community college Full-time students enrollment of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
# Part-Time Students
n/a
1,348 students
This chart displays the total number of Part-time students enrollment of Dorsey College and average number of community college Part-time students enrollment of Michigan by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Dorsey College.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Michigan.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
298 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
441 students
737 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time undergraduate students enrollment of Dorsey College and average number of community college Full-time undergraduate  students enrollment of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
4 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
1,287 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
4 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
178 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian/Alaskan students in Dorsey College and the percentage of American Indian/Alaskan community college students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Asian
77%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Dorsey College and the percentage of Asian community college students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Dorsey College and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
% Black
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Dorsey College and the percentage of Black community college students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% White
6%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Dorsey College and the percentage of White community college students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hawaiian
11%
56%
% Two or more races
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Two or more races students in Dorsey College and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Unknown races
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Dorsey College.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
Diversity Score
0.39
0.64
This chart displays the diversity score of Dorsey College and the community college average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.5217%
0.2325%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Dorsey College and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.2287%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$24,000
$30,700
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Dorsey College and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Michigan by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
93%
89%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Dorsey College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,807
$11,475
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Dorsey College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Michigan by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Dorsey College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Michigan by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
n/a
98%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 441 students
  • Minority enrollment: 94%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

Oakland County, MI community colleges have a diversity score of 0.45, which is lower than the national average of 0.75. The most diverse community college in Oakland County, MI is Oakland Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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