School Highlights
Metro Detroit Barber College serves 59 students (64% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 40%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 59 students
- Minority enrollment: 94%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Metro Detroit Barber College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Metro Detroit Barber College
(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 not-for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
1 staff
70 staff
Number of Programs Offered
2
16
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Metro Detroit Barber College has grown by 31% over five years.
The Metro Detroit Barber College diversity score of 0.47 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
59 students
2,149 students
# Full-Time Students
38 students
889 students
# Part-Time Students
21 students
1,584 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
59 students
2,151 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
38 students
961 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
21 students
1,658 students
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
3%
7%
% Black
71%
16%
% White
6%
60%
% Hawaiian
15%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
% Unknown races
3%
8%
Diversity Score
0.47
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
100%
31%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
93%
89%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Metro Detroit Barber College's ranking?
Metro Detroit Barber 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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