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Henry Ford College

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Student to faculty ratio 21 to 1
On-time graduation rate 10%

Located in Dearborn, Michigan, Henry Ford College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Henry Ford 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.

Henry Ford College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, 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.

While the on-time graduation rate at Henry Ford College is reported to be 10%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Michigan state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 48% whereas the national average was 49%.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

In-State Tuition & Fees

$5,200

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

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Michigan's average $11,680
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$7,192

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

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Michigan's average $20,120
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 76 of freshman students at Henry Ford College received on average $7,006 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.

$7,006
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 838 70% $5,964 $4,997,450
Other Federal Grant 870 73% $6,299 $5,480,352
State Grant/Scholarships 335 28% $2,648 $887,035
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 15 1% $1,914 $28,713
Total Grant & Scholarships 913 76% $7,006 $6,396,100

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Henry Ford College students who enrolled in 2015 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 Henry Ford College students is 9.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 12.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 7.6%.

9.8%

  • asian 11.8% 4 students
  • African American 4.8% 17 students
  • white 12.5% 83 students
  • unknown 8.2% 19 students
  • hawaiian 100.0% 2 students
  • hispanic 14.8% 4 students
  • International Students 13.9% 5 students
  • Mixed Race 7.5% 3 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

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

Educational Offerings

Henry Ford College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training

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