D A Dorsey Technical College
Miami, FL 33147-6304
About D A Dorsey Technical College
D A Dorsey Technical College is a public community college in Miami, Florida, enrolling about 129 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. The published completion rate is about 12.35% at 150% of normal time. Student demographics in federal data include Black or African American (61.2%) and Non-Resident Alien (23.3%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key findings
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 12.35%.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| D A Dorsey Technical College | — | $2,065 | 1 |
| Public (national median) | $5,512 | — | 1,688 |
| Florida (state median) | $16,838 | $7,247 | 176 |
| Rural (locale median) | $14,160 | $18,700 | 1,649 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is D A Dorsey Technical College really?
Key findings
- Average net price runs below the Florida median net price.
Evidence: average net price at D A Dorsey Technical College versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at D A Dorsey Technical College is $2,065.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $2,065 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $5,182 below the Florida median net price. Versus rural campuses, net price runs $16,635 below the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
D A Dorsey Technical College: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for D A Dorsey Technical College—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
High completion indicates students finish programs at scale; it does not alone measure instructional quality or labor-market fit.
Financial profile
Avg. net price
$2,065
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $2,065 |
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What D A Dorsey Technical College is known for
Top program completions
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide7
- Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller2
- Medical/Clinical Assistant2
See earnings & programs for more.
Is D A Dorsey Technical College a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
D A Dorsey Technical College is a good school for those looking for high program completion rates.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for D A Dorsey Technical College.
Campus
Location
Miami, FL
City / state
- ZIP
- 33147-6304
- NCES locale
- Rural fringe
Compared with Rural campuses nationally, net price is about 0.1× the median for Rural campuses ($18,700 median).
Control
Institution type
Public
Control
- Region
- Southeast
Size
Enrollment
129
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 206
- Full-time share
- 58%
Student aid
Debt & aid
- Pell grant share
- 33.88%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
Tuition vs average net price after aid for D A Dorsey Technical College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at D A Dorsey Technical College was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for D A Dorsey Technical College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | — | — | $7,404 |
| 2014 | — | — | $2,406 |
| 2015 | — | — | $3,648 |
| 2016 | — | — | −$150 |
| 2017 | — | — | $39 |
| 2018 | — | — | $6 |
| 2019 | — | — | $1,023 |
| 2020 | — | — | $514 |
| 2021 | — | — | $2,189 |
| 2022 | — | — | $4,195 |
| 2023 | — | — | $3,103 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
D A Dorsey Technical College reported total enrollment of about 129 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 37% male and 63% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (61.2%), Non-Resident Alien (23.3%), and Hispanic or Latino (12.4%). About 33.88% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 52.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
58.1% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at D A Dorsey Technical College in 2024 is 129 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 206 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
10.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
2.47% 100% Completion Time
12.35% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 2.47% of students graduating from D A Dorsey Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 14% male / 86% female
- Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller: 0% male / 100% female
- Medical/Clinical Assistant: 0% male / 100% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
What do D A Dorsey Technical College graduates earn—and in which programs?
Financial value and program completions for D A Dorsey Technical College from College Scorecard and IPEDS extracts.
Return on Investment
ROI data is not available for this institution.
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for D A Dorsey Technical College.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 3 programs by IPEDS completions (4 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at D A Dorsey Technical College.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for D A Dorsey Technical College graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for D A Dorsey Technical College—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,103
- Florida median 1.2× the median ($5,803)
- Southeast median 1.1× the median ($6,602)
- U.S. median near the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
D A Dorsey Technical College at a glance
D A Dorsey Technical College
D A Dorsey Technical College is a public institution in Miami, FL.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/AideMedical Insurance Specialist/Medical BillerMedical/Clinical Assistant
- Largest enrollment groups
- Black or African American61.2%Non-Resident Alien23.3%Hispanic or Latino12.4%
Schools near D A Dorsey Technical College
Other campuses in Miami, FL when available, plus nearby institutions in Florida.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade F) within Florida, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is D A Dorsey Technical College located?
D A Dorsey Technical College is located in Miami, FL.
How much does D A Dorsey Technical College cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $2,065 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at D A Dorsey Technical College?
D A Dorsey Technical College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 206 students, Black or African American (61.2%), Non-Resident Alien (23.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend D A Dorsey Technical College?
About 52.5% of students at D A Dorsey Technical College are first-generation college students.
What is the graduation rate at D A Dorsey Technical College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 12.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is D A Dorsey Technical College public or private?
D A Dorsey Technical College is a public institution located in Miami, FL.
Is D A Dorsey Technical College an HBCU?
No. D A Dorsey Technical College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is D A Dorsey Technical College a tribal college?
No. D A Dorsey Technical College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is D A Dorsey Technical College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, D A Dorsey Technical College does not meet that proxy (reported share 12.4%).
Is D A Dorsey Technical College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for D A Dorsey Technical College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.