School Highlights
Dorsey College-Roseville serves 437 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the state community college average of 33:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 40%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 437 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
- Minority enrollment: 90%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Dorsey College-Roseville ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Dorsey College-Roseville
(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
27 staff
70 staff
Student Body
The student population of Dorsey College-Roseville has declined by 8% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Dorsey College-Roseville diversity score of 0.28 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has declined by 56% over five years.
Total Enrollment
437 students
2,149 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
33:1
# Full-Time Students
437 students
889 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
437 students
2,151 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
437 students
961 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Hispanic
1%
7%
% Black
84%
16%
% White
10%
60%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.28
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
47%
31%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$24,000
$30,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
91%
89%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,807
$11,698
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dorsey College-Roseville's ranking?
Dorsey College-Roseville ranks among the top 20% of community college in Michigan for: Average community college minority breakdown.
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