DSDT is a private community college located in Detroit, MI. It offers 9 programs for degree/certificate. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 8 programs).

It is accredited by Council on Occupational Education.

The 2025 tuition & fees of DSDT is $16,500. Its tuition & fees is cheaper than that of Michigan private community colleges' average ($17,219).

The school has 132 students, which is lower than Michigan community collleges' average (3,087). In addition, 30 students have enrolled online exclusively. The students to faculty ratio is 17 to 1, which is lower than the average ratio (18 to 1) of Michigan community colleges.

2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees is $16,500 for undergraduate programs at DSDT. The tuition & fees at DSDT is cheaper than the average costs ($17,219) over private community colleges in Michigan.

The following tables show 2024-2025 tuition & fees at DSDT and compare to Michigan community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes of tuition costs over last 5 years. Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs. You can check more comprehensive tuition information at cost of attendance page.

2025 Cost Of Attendance
Amount
Tuition & Fees$16,500
Off-Campus Living Costs$5,840
Average Financial Aid$7,479
Cost of Attendance$22,340
Total Costs After Financial Aid$14,861
2025 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
Tuition & Fees
DSDT$16,500
Private Community Colleges in Michigan$17,219
Private Community Colleges in U.S.$20,310
2025 Costs and Completion Information of Largest Programs
Program NameTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesProgram LengthsAvg. Completion Time
Computer Programming, Specific Applications$16,500 - 320 Hours 4 Months
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management (other)$15,000 - 240 Hours 3 Months
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management (other)$17,995 $4,700 600 Hours 7 Months
Artificial Intelligence$17,995 $4,700 600 Hours 7 Months
Film/Video and Photographic Arts (other)$17,995 $4,700 600 Hours 7 Months
Medical/Clinical Assistant$21,995 $4,700 760 Hours 9 Months

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

DSDT 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 Programs71NOT OFFERED
Total Programs81NOT 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. It includes completers through on-campus classes, partially online classes, and only online classes.

What is Construction Trades program?
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Artificial IntelligenceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Information TechnologyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Programming/ProgrammerNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Programming, Specific ApplicationsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Visual and Performing Arts program?
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Building/Home/Construction Inspection/InspectorNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Medical/Clinical AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 132 students at DSDT including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 119 male students and 83 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
Total2022020
Male Students1191190
Female Students83830

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Enrollment

Of the 132 total students, 30 students enrolled through distance learning (30 students enrolled exclusively and 0 enrolled in some online courses).

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment132
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses30
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses0
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses102

School Profile and Academic Overview

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

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, private (for-profit)
Address1759 W. 20th Street, Detroit, MI
Phone313-263-4200
Tuition & Fees (2024-2025) »$16,500
Student Population »132 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »41%
Average Financial Aid »$7,479
Students to Faculty17:1 (5.88%)