For the 2025 school year, there are 4 community colleges serving 19,849 students in Detroit, Michigan.
The top ranked community college in Detroit, MI is Metro Detroit Barber College.
Wayne County, MI community colleges have a diversity score of 0.56, which is lower than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), and the student:teacher ratio is 28:1.
Top Ranked Detroit, MI Community Colleges (2025)
College
Location
Students
Metro Detroit Barber College
Private not-for-profit
7443 W. McNichols
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 342-4400
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 342-4400
| 45 students
Dorsey College-Dearborn
Private for-profit
18660 Ford Rd
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 982-3730
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 982-3730
| 965 students
The Michigan Barber School
Private not-for-profit
8988-90 Grand River Avenue
Detroit, MI 48204
(313) 894-2300
Detroit, MI 48204
(313) 894-2300
| 135 students
801 W. Fort Street
Detroit, MI 48226
(313) 496-2600
Detroit, MI 48226
(313) 496-2600
| 18,704 students
Community Colleges in Detroit, MI (Closed)
School
Location
Students
Lewis College Of Business (Closed 2013)
Private, non-profit
17370 Meyers Rd
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 862-6300
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 862-6300
| 67 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many community colleges are located in Detroit, MI?
There are 4 community colleges serving 19,849 students in Detroit, MI.
What is community college diversity score in Detroit, MI?
Community colleges in Wayne County, MI have a diversity score of 0.56, which is lower than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Detroit, MI?
Community colleges in Detroit, MI have approximately 86% minority enrollment, with the majority being Black.
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