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 40%.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Enrollment: 441 students
- Minority enrollment: 94%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Dorsey College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Completion Rates
School Overview
Dorsey College
(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 has grown by 59% over five years.
The Dorsey College diversity score of 0.39 is less than the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has declined by 7% over five years.
Total Enrollment
441 students
3,006 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
19:1
# Full-Time Students
441 students
904 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
2,102 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
219 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
441 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
2%
n/a
% Asian
77%
4%
% Hispanic
n/a
7%
% Black
3%
16%
% White
6%
60%
% Hawaiian
11%
1%
% Two or more races
1%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
6%
Diversity Score
0.39
0.60
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
52%
28%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
20%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$24,000
$30,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
93%
88%
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) , School Administrators
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 and Highest completion rates.
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