Henry Ford Community College

5101 Evergreen Rd
Dearborn, MI 48128-1495
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Tel: (313)845-9600
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  • 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 Community College serves 13,790 students (37% of students are full-time).
  • The college's student:teacher ratio of 37:1 is higher than the state community college average of 35:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 31%.
  • Henry Ford Community College is one of 4 community colleges within Wayne County, MI.
  • The nearest community college to Henry Ford Community College is Baker College of Allen Park (3.8 miles away).

Top Placements

Henry Ford Community College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Michigan for:

School Overview

  • The teacher population of 370 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Henry Ford Community College(MI) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate / Associates CollegesBaccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution LevelLess than 2 yrsFour or more years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty370 staff100 staff
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Student Body

  • The student population of Henry Ford Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
  • The student:teacher ratio of 37:1 has stayed the same over five years.
  • The Henry Ford Community College diversity score of 0.64 is more than the state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment13,790 students3,505 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio37:135:1
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# Full-Time Students5,071 students1,591 students
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# Part-Time Students8,719 students1,914 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
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% Asian
2%
2%
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% Hispanic
3%
3%
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% Black
19%
14%
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% White
53%
69%
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% Non Resident races
1%
1%
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% Unknown races
21%
8%
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Diversity Score0.640.50
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College Completion Rate
6%
14%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$34,500$30,600
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Finances and Admission

  • The public in-state tuition of $4,132 is less than the state average of $5,223. The in-state tuition has grown by 11% over four years.
  • The public out-state tuition of $4,252 is less than the state average of $7,110. The out-state tuition has grown by 11% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$4,132$5,223
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Out-State Tuition Fees$4,252$7,110
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Tuition NotesOut of District $130
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid86%88%
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Median Debt for Graduates$17,500$12,011
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Median Debt for Dropouts$5,699$5,500
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Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

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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  • Macomb Community College
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Quick Stats (2020)
  • Students: 13,790 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,132
  • Out-state tuition: $4,252
  • Student:teacher ratio: 37:1
  • Minority enrollment: 47%
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For Michigan public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,223 per year for in-state students and $7,110 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $11,115 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Michigan is 71%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Michigan community colleges have a diversity score of 0.50, which is lower than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in Michigan is Henry Ford Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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