Dorsey College

Dorsey College is a private community college located in Madison Heights, MI. It offers 12 major programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. It is accredited by Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools.

The 2024 tuition & fees are $32,160 for undergraduate programs at Dorsey College. Its tuition & fees are more expensive than the average costs ($18,202) of private community colleges in Michigan.

It has 480 students that are lower than the average population (3,170 students) of community colleges in Michigan. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1 which is lower than the average ratio (17 to 1) of Michigan community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $24,700.

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Academic Overview

Dorsey College is a 2-4 years, private (for-profit) school located in Madison Heights, Michigan. For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $32,160 on average. It offers 12 degree programs through 7 Certificate, 1 Associate's programs. (The distance learning opportunity (online classes) is not offered.) The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $24,700.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, private (for-profit)
Address	31739 John R Road, Madison Heights, MI
Phone	248-585-9200
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	$32,160
Student Population »	480 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	53%
Retention Rate	47%
Average Financial Aid »	$7,415
Students to Faculty	15:1 (6.67%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$24,700

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $32,160 for undergraduate programs at Dorsey College. Its tuition & fees are more expensive than the average tuition ($18,202) over private community colleges in Michigan.

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Dorsey College. Then, we compare its costs to Michigan community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.

Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

2024 Cost Of Attendance
	Amount
Tuition & Fees	$32,160
Off-Campus Living Costs	$36,012
Average Financial Aid	$7,415
Cost of Attendance	$68,172
After Financial Aid	$60,757
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$24,700

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	Tuition & Fees
Dorsey College	$32,160
Private Community Colleges in Michigan	$18,202
Private Community Colleges in U.S.	$19,777

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Dorsey College offers Certificate and Associate's programs - 7 Certificate, 1 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Total Number of Programs
	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's
Online Programs	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	7	1	NOT OFFERED

The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.

The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.

You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.

Personal and Culinary Services

what is Personal and Culinary Services program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist	43 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller	12 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant	34 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)	42 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Renal/Dialysis Technologist/Technician	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage	24 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	111 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 480 students at Dorsey College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 33 male students and 351 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
	Total	Full-Time
Total	384	384
Male Students	33	33
Female Students	351	351

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