Dorsey College-Woodhaven
Woodhaven, MI 48183-3319
About Dorsey College-Woodhaven
Dorsey College-Woodhaven is a private for-profit trade school in Woodhaven, Michigan, enrolling about 223 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Typical net price after grant aid is about $30,698 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $16,990. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $29,392 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Dorsey College-Woodhaven charges 2% above the national private for-profit median tuition ($16,990).
- Versus the Michigan median, sticker tuition is 12% above.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 48.28%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $29,392.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorsey College-Woodhaven | $16,990 | $30,698 | 1 |
| Private For-profit (national median) | $16,637 | — | 477 |
| Michigan (state median) | $15,221 | $7,368 | 96 |
| 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 Dorsey College-Woodhaven really?
Key findings
- Dorsey College-Woodhaven charges 2% above the national private for-profit median tuition ($16,990).
- Versus the Michigan median, sticker tuition is 12% above.
Dorsey College-Woodhaven tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $16,990
Finding Dorsey College-Woodhaven charges 2% above the national private for-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $16,990. That is 2% above the national private for-profit median ($16,637). Versus the Michigan median ($15,221), sticker tuition is 12% above. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is 43% above.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to private for-profit and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at Dorsey College-Woodhaven versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Dorsey College-Woodhaven versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Dorsey College-Woodhaven is $30,698.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $30,698 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $23,330 above the Michigan median net price. Versus rural campuses, net price runs $11,998 above 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.
Key takeaway At Dorsey College-Woodhaven, average net price exceeds published tuition alone because net price uses a fuller cost-of-attendance base.
Dorsey College-Woodhaven: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Dorsey College-Woodhaven—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$16,990
Avg. net price
$30,698
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $30,379 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $31,228 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $32,810 |
| $110,001+ | $32,232 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $67,960. See cost investigation.
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 Dorsey College-Woodhaven is known for
Top program completions
- 05.108130
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training29
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)27
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician21
- Medical/Clinical Assistant19
See earnings & programs for more.
Is Dorsey College-Woodhaven a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Dorsey College-Woodhaven is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
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 Dorsey College-Woodhaven.
Campus
Location
Woodhaven, MI
City / state
- ZIP
- 48183-3319
- NCES locale
- Rural fringe
Compared with Rural campuses nationally, net price is 64% above the median for Rural campuses ($18,700 median).
Control
Institution type
Private For-profit
Control
- Region
- Great Lakes
Size
Enrollment
223
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 575
- Full-time share
- 100%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$13,000
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 58.96%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Dorsey College-Woodhaven.
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 Dorsey College-Woodhaven was 0.00%.
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 Dorsey College-Woodhaven in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2020–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $21,290 | $21,290 | $27,563 |
| 2021 | $31,680 | $31,680 | $27,533 |
| 2022 | $31,680 | $31,680 | $39,568 |
| 2023 | $32,160 | $32,160 | $26,241 |
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
Dorsey College-Woodhaven reported total enrollment of about 223 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 31% male and 69% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (43.5%), Black or African American (36.3%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (9.4%). About 58.96% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 57.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Dorsey College-Woodhaven in 2024 is 223 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 575 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
50.0%
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
37.93% 100% Completion Time
48.28% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 37.93% of students graduating from Dorsey College-Woodhaven completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- 05.1081: 53% male / 47% female
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 24% male / 76% female
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic): 93% male / 7% 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.
Dorsey College-Woodhaven graduates earn a median of $29,392 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Dorsey College-Woodhaven.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $29,392. Median federal loan debt: $13,000. Average net price used in cost models: $30,698.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Dorsey College-Woodhaven graduates report median earnings of $29,392 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Dorsey College-Woodhaven.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (12 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Dorsey College-Woodhaven.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Dorsey College-Woodhaven graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Dorsey College-Woodhaven—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $13,255
- Michigan median 1.8× the median ($7,240)
- Great Lakes median 1.7× the median ($7,690)
- U.S. median 1.8× 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.
Dorsey College-Woodhaven at a glance
Dorsey College-Woodhaven
Dorsey College-Woodhaven is a private for-profit institution in Woodhaven, MI.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- 05.1081Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingEmergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian43.5%Black or African American36.3%Race/ethnicity unknown9.4%
Schools near Dorsey College-Woodhaven
Other campuses in Woodhaven, MI when available, plus nearby institutions in Michigan.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade D) within Michigan, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Dorsey College-Woodhaven located?
Dorsey College-Woodhaven is located in Woodhaven, MI.
What is Dorsey College-Woodhaven's tuition?
Dorsey College-Woodhaven tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $16,990 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $30,698 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does Dorsey College-Woodhaven cost?
Reported tuition is $16,990 and average net price is $30,698 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $14,670 annually.
What explains Dorsey College-Woodhaven's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($30,698), completion (48.3% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($29,392). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at Dorsey College-Woodhaven?
Dorsey College-Woodhaven reports undergraduate enrollment of about 575 students, White (43.5%), Black or African American (36.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Dorsey College-Woodhaven?
About 57.4% of students at Dorsey College-Woodhaven are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Dorsey College-Woodhaven earn?
Median earnings are $21,514 six years after entry and $29,392 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Dorsey College-Woodhaven?
The 150%-time completion rate is 48.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Dorsey College-Woodhaven students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $13,000.
Is Dorsey College-Woodhaven public or private?
Dorsey College-Woodhaven is a private for-profit institution located in Woodhaven, MI.
Is Dorsey College-Woodhaven an HBCU?
No. Dorsey College-Woodhaven is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Dorsey College-Woodhaven a tribal college?
No. Dorsey College-Woodhaven is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
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.