- We, of Henry Ford Community College, are dedicated to the education and enrichment of our students and community. As a comprehensive community college with a diverse student population, we value teaching and learning. To prepare our students for a rapidly changing world and workplace, we are committed to providing knowledge, communication skills, and cultural opportunities. We foster critical thinking, creativity, integrity, and self-esteem.
School Highlights
Henry Ford College serves 11,410 students (40% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 42:1 is higher than the state community college average of 33:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 40%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 11,410 students
- In-state tuition: $4,132
- Out-state tuition: $4,252
- Student-teacher ratio: 42:1
- Minority enrollment: 45%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Henry Ford College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
The teacher population of 270 teachers has declined by 59% over five years.
Henry Ford College
(MI) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1938
Total Faculty
270 staff
70 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Henry Ford College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 42:1 has increased from 18:1 over five years.
The Henry Ford College diversity score of 0.64 is more than the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
11,410 students
2,473 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
42:1
33:1
# Full-Time Students
4,603 students
889 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Students
6,807 students
1,584 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Enrollment Undergraduate
11,410 students
2,151 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
4,603 students
961 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
6,807 students
1,658 students
% Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Hispanic
4%
7%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Black
15%
16%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% White
55%
60%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
18%
8%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.60
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
6%
14%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.1142%
n/a
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$37,939
$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
The public in-state tuition of $4,132 is less than the state average of $4,930. The in-state tuition has declined by 20% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,252 is less than the state average of $6,838. The out-state tuition has declined by 40% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,132
$4,930
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,252
$6,838
Tuition Notes
Out of District $130
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
89%
89%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Debt for Graduates
$15,276
$11,915
Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data
Sports
School Mascot
Hawks
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- HFCC has more than 50 years experience delivering specialized training to business and industry. It was the first community college in the nation to work with union and management leaderships to design and deliver joint training programs. The corporate training division of the college has served more than 68,000 employees, 575 different businesses and nearly 400 individuals in workplace training programs. The staff of the University Transfer, Advising and Career Counseling Center can assist you with selecting a career path and planning the courses necessary to complete your educational goals. Whether your goal is to transfer to a university or complete a program that will prepare you to enter the workforce immediately, HFCC's licensed professional counselors can help you. At Henry Ford Community College, we believe in rewarding academic excellence by helping finance students' education through scholarships. They are made possible by the HFCC Trustees, the HFCC Foundation Board, generous alumni, other friends of the College, local businesses, organizations, faculty, staff, and those who believe in your future and in the value of education. Henry Ford Community College is accredited by the The Higher Learning Commission, a commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and the Michigan Commission on College Accreditation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Henry Ford College cost?
Henry Ford College's tuition is approximately $4,132 for In-State students and $4,252 for Out-State students.
What is Henry Ford College's ranking?
Henry Ford College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Michigan for: Least expensive tuition, Diversity in US community colleges and Largest student body.
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