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Dorsey College

Madison Heights, MI 2 year Private
Type 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Quarter
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 10 to 1
Students retention rate 42%
On-time graduation rate 52%

Located in Madison Heights, Michigan, Dorsey College is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. Dorsey College operates on a quarter-based calendar system, dividing the academic year into four terms.

One of the notable aspects of Dorsey 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.

Dorsey 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 10-to-1, Dorsey College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Dorsey College is 42% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Michigan is 76%, while the national average is 67%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Dorsey College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Council on Occupational Education

In-State Tuition & Fees

$31,680

Cost of attendance at Dorsey College in 2022 for students from Michigan.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year For Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Michigan's average $11,680
National average $15,344

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$31,680

Cost of attendance at Dorsey College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year For Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Michigan's average $20,120
National average $15,344

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 92 of freshman students at Dorsey College received on average $8,660 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.

$8,660
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 49 82% $7,422 $363,655
Other Federal Grant 49 82% $7,968 $390,455
State Grant/Scholarships 6 10% $13,071 $78,424
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 10 17% $740 $7,400
Total Grant & Scholarships 55 92% $8,660 $476,279

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Dorsey College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Dorsey College students is 52.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 50.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 66.7%.

52.2%

  • African American 51.0% 26 students
  • white 57.1% 8 students

Service Offerings

Dorsey College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Dorsey College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families