Dorsey College is a private community college located in Madison Heights, MI. It offers 16 programs for degree/certificate.

It is accredited by Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools.

The 2025 tuition & fees of Dorsey College is $16,990. Its tuition & fees is cheaper than that of Michigan private community colleges' average ($17,219).

The school has 643 students, which is lower than Michigan community collleges' average (3,087). The students to faculty ratio is 21 to 1, which is lower than the average ratio (18 to 1) of Michigan community colleges.

2025 Tuition & Fees

The following table shows the 2024-2025 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 tuition trends over the last 5 years. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2025 Cost Of Attendance - Dorsey
Amount
Tuition & Fees$16,990
Off-Campus Living Costs$22,495
Average Financial Aid$6,176
Cost of Attendance$39,485
After Financial Aid$33,309
Dorsey Tuition Comparison to National and State Average
Tuition & Fees
Dorsey College$16,990
Private Community Colleges in Michigan$17,219
Private Community Colleges in U.S.$20,310

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

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

Offered Programs and Online Availability
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online ProgramsNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED
Total Programs151NOT OFFERED

The following tables list each major program along with offered degrees and online availability. The number in each column indicates the number of awarded degrees and/or certificates of the program.

What is Mechanics and Repairers program?
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist20 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Nail Technician/Specialist and ManicuristNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail InstructorNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller5 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant19 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Clinical/Medical Laboratory AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)22 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Renal/Dialysis Technologist/Technician NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Sterile Processing Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic MassageNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 41 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training103 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 643 students at Dorsey College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 128 male students and 419 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
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total5475470
Male Students1281280
Female Students4194190

School Profile and Academic Overview

The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for Dorsey College.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, private (for-profit)
Address31739 John R Road, Madison Heights, MI
Phone248-585-9200
Tuition & Fees (2024-2025) »$16,990
Student Population »643 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »54%
Retention Rate51%
Average Financial Aid »$6,176
Students to Faculty21:1 (4.76%)