Henry Ford College

5101 Evergreen Rd
Dearborn, MI 48128
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings
  • 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 11,345 students (36% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 28%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 11,345 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,132
  • Out-state tuition: $4,252
  • Student:teacher ratio: 17:1
  • Minority enrollment: 39%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

The teacher population of 659 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Henry Ford College
(MI) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
659 staff
224 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Henry Ford College has declined by 6% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five years.
The Henry Ford College diversity score of 0.58 is more than the state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has declined by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment
11,345 students
2,783 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
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# Full-Time Students
4,051 students
1,079 students
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# Part-Time Students
7,294 students
1,704 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
790 students
298 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
4,051 students
1,115 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
4 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
7,294 students
1,615 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
4 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
178 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
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% Asian
3%
2%
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% Hispanic
2%
5%
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% Black
12%
12%
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% White
61%
72%
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% Two or more races
3%
3%
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% Non Resident races
2%
1%
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% Unknown races
17%
5%
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Diversity Score
0.58
0.46
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
6%
14%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
10.43%
3.79%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,500
$30,700
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $4,132 is less than the state average of $4,944. The in-state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,252 is less than the state average of $6,878. The out-state tuition has declined by 34% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,132
$4,944
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,252
$6,878
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Tuition Notes
Out of District $130
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
87%
87%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$15,276
$11,704
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
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Acceptance Rate
n/a
99%
Source: 2021 (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.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 11,345 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,132
  • Out-state tuition: $4,252
  • Student:teacher ratio: 17:1
  • Minority enrollment: 39%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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