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D A Dorsey Technical College

Type Less than 2 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 12 to 1
Students retention rate 88%
On-time graduation rate 3%

Located in Miami, Florida, D A Dorsey Technical College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of D A Dorsey Technical College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

D A Dorsey Technical College is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, D A Dorsey Technical College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at D A Dorsey Technical College is reported to be 3%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Florida state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 74%.

D A Dorsey Technical College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 88% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 85% and 76%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Council on Occupational Education

Admission

Open Admission

The institution does not have any selection criteria for enrollment. All high school graduates and GED certificate holders are eligible for admission.

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at D A Dorsey Technical College are Medical/Clinical Assistant, Pharmacy Technician/Assistant, Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Security and Loss Prevention Services. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

Security and Loss Prevention Services

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at D A Dorsey Technical College was $2,189. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

D A Dorsey Technical College net price calculator

$2,189

Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, public colleges in Florida and nationwide.

Florida's average $7,941
National average $12,007
Below is the net price of D A Dorsey Technical College for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $2,189 $1,644 (302%) $2,189
2021 $545 $756 (58%) $545
2020 $1,301 $217 (20%) $1,301
2019 $1,084 $882 (437%) $1,084
2018 $202 $145 (254%) $202
2017 $57 $100 (64%) $175
2016 $157 $177 (885%) $474
2015 - $558 (104%) -
2014 $538 -- -

How does D A Dorsey Technical College's $2,189 net price compare to similar institutions nationwide?

The national average net price of public, Less than 2 year institutions is $12,007. However, for Florida colleges, that number is $7,941. The table below displays the average net price of comparable colleges:
College name College Type Average net price Comparison
Fort Myers Technical College logo Fort Myers Technical College
Fort Myers FL
Public $9,073 314% Expensive
Immokalee Technical College logo Immokalee Technical College
Immokalee FL
Public $2,143 2% Cheaper

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by D A Dorsey Technical College during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 91 of freshman students at D A Dorsey Technical College received on average $2,203 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$2,203
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 27 14% $3,836 $103,570
Other Federal Grant 80 40% $4,103 $328,242
State Grant/Scholarships 89 45% $770 $68,566
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 13 7% $325 $4,222
Total Grant & Scholarships 182 91% $2,203 $401,030

Financial Aid By Income Level

Financial aid breakdown by students family income level. The data is organized by income level group starting from families making below $30k to above $110k.

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Post-9/11 GI Bill

Post 9/11 GI Bill is a federal education benefit program for veterans, who served on active duty after September 10, 2001. This Department of Veteran Affairs benefit provides up to 36 months of education benefits at an approved institution for the following college costs: tuition and fees, books and supplies and housing. The tuition and fees payment, which is the cost for an in-state student attending a public institution, is made directly to the post-secondary institution whereas payments for books and supplies and housing are sent directly to the student.

$962
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at D A Dorsey Technical College sorted by popularity.

Health Professions

Total number of students graduated under this category 14

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 5 students

Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller

Undergraduate Certificate 4 students

Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 4 students

Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide

Undergraduate Certificate 1 students

Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician

No graduate

Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist

No graduate

Law Enforcement and Firefighting

Total number of students graduated under this category 9

Security and Loss Prevention Services

Undergraduate Certificate 9 students

Automotive Technology

Total number of students graduated under this category 0

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

No graduate

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 110 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 3 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 8 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

7.3%

Dropout Rate

Out of 110 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 12 students dropped out of the school.

10.9%

Still Enrolled

From the cohort of 2018, as of August 31, 2021, 90 students are still enrolled in the school.

81.8%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Moderate

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at D A Dorsey Technical College is greatly skewed towards women students, with 77.2% of undergraduate students being women and 22.8% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 101, with 78 women and 23 men.

  • men 22.8% 23 students
  • women 77.2% 78 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 35-39 16% 17 students
  • 50-64 13% 14 students
  • 20-21 12% 13 students
  • 40-49 12% 13 students
  • 22-24 10% 10 students
  • 30-34 9% 9 students
  • 25-29 7% 7 students
  • 18-19 4% 4 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

D A Dorsey Technical College provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

D A Dorsey Technical College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent