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 Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $2,065 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 129 58.1% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 12.35%
  • First-Generation Students: 52.5%
  • Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 26.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 206

D A Dorsey Technical College: what the data shows

Common questions about D A Dorsey Technical College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is D A Dorsey Technical College?

D A Dorsey Technical College is located in Miami, FL (ZIP 33147-6304).

NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.

Is D A Dorsey Technical College public or private?

D A Dorsey Technical College is a Public institution.

How much does D A Dorsey Technical College cost?

Average net price after aid: $2,065.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$2,065

How big is D A Dorsey Technical College?

Total enrollment: 129 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 206 students.

About 58% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at D A Dorsey Technical College?

150%-time completion rate: 12.35%.

First-year retention: 10.0%.

What do graduates of D A Dorsey Technical College earn?

Median earnings: $26,704 six years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

33.88% of students receive Pell grants.

What is D A Dorsey Technical College known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is D A Dorsey Technical College a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 12.35%; net price $2,065. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at D A Dorsey Technical College was $N/A.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$2,065
2024 Value

In 2024 D A Dorsey Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $2,065.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$8,260 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$2,065 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.

4-year total cost breakdown for D A Dorsey Technical College.

Financial Aid by Income Level

33.88% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

0.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

Financial aid distribution by income level.

Student Loan Default Rate

Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)

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: 20132023 (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.

Acceptance Rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.

Acceptance rate compared to national average.

Test Scores

Test score data is not available for this institution.

Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.

Academic Requirements

GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.

Estimated GPA and test score ranges.

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

The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Black or African American at 61.2%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

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

Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Black or African American.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for D A Dorsey Technical College.

Return on Investment

ROI data is not available for this institution.

Financial value analysis for D A Dorsey Technical College.

Top Programs by Completions

3 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 4 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 7 completions

2. Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller: 2 completions

3. Medical/Clinical Assistant: 2 completions

Most popular programs at D A Dorsey Technical College.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for D A Dorsey Technical College graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for D A Dorsey Technical College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,103

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

D A Dorsey Technical College is a public institution located in Miami, FL. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide, Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller, Medical/Clinical Assistant. Enrollment is approximately 129 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (61.2%), Non-Resident Alien (23.3%), Hispanic or Latino (12.4%). The 150%-time completion rate is 12.35%. Approximately 33.88% of students receive Pell Grants. About 52.5% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Public

Location

Miami, FL 33147-6304

Region: Southeast

Insights and Analysis

Graduation Rate Considerations: The 12.35% graduation rate at D A Dorsey Technical College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.

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:

  • Florida trade schools profile
  • Miami, Florida city profile
  • Southeast regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in Florida
  • 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 for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.

    All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.