Dorsey College-Dearborn Tuition & Outcomes (2026)

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

Dorsey College-Dearborn is a private for-profit trade school in Detroit, Michigan, enrolling about 430 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 $25,615 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $15,154. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $29,392 among students who received federal aid.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $15,154
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $25,615 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 430 100.0% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 35.38%
  • First-Generation Students: 57.4%
  • Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 2.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 19.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Full-Time Faculty: 16.7%
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,048
  • Room & Board: $14,670 annual estimate

Dorsey College-Dearborn: what the data shows

Common questions about Dorsey College-Dearborn, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Dorsey College-Dearborn?

Dorsey College-Dearborn is located in Detroit, MI (ZIP 48228).

NCES locale classification: City.

Is Dorsey College-Dearborn public or private?

Dorsey College-Dearborn is a Private For-profit institution.

How much does Dorsey College-Dearborn cost?

Published tuition: $15,154.

Average net price after aid: $25,615.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$25,486
$30,001–$48,000$25,978
$48,001–$75,000$25,618
$75,001–$110,000$27,684

Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $60,616.

How big is Dorsey College-Dearborn?

Total enrollment: 430 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 1,048 students.

About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Dorsey College-Dearborn?

150%-time completion rate: 35.38%.

First-year retention: 40.0%.

What do graduates of Dorsey College-Dearborn earn?

Median earnings: $21,514 six years after entry; $29,392 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $13,000.

88.22% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Dorsey College-Dearborn known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Dorsey College-Dearborn a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 35.38%; median earnings $29,392 at 10 years; net price $25,615. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$15,154
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Dorsey College-Dearborn was $15,154.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$25,615
2024 Value

In 2024 Dorsey College-Dearborn had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,615.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$102,460 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$25,615 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

$60,616 4-Year Tuition

$14,670 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)

$29,824 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)

$119,296 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)

4-year total cost breakdown for Dorsey College-Dearborn.

Financial Aid by Income Level

88.22% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

89.33% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

Financial aid distribution by income level.

Student Loan Default Rate

0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)

The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Dorsey College-Dearborn 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-Dearborn in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 2014–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2014$19,968$19,968$26,888
2015$19,056$19,056$27,388
2016$19,872$19,872$25,445
2017$20,472$20,472$25,373
2018$20,772$20,772$25,955
2019$21,100$21,100$25,342
2020$22,000$22,000$26,212
2021$21,600$21,600$27,126
2022$22,320$22,320$27,565
2023$22,800$22,800$22,173

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

Dorsey College-Dearborn reported total enrollment of about 430 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 42% male and 58% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (52.6%), Race/ethnicity unknown (17.9%), and White (16.7%). About 88.22% 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-Dearborn in 2024 is 430 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,048 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

40.0%
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 52.6%.

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

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

20.00% 100% Completion Time

35.38% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 20.00% of students graduating from Dorsey College-Dearborn completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician, General: 85% male / 15% female
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant: 2% male / 98% female
  • Dental Assisting/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 Dorsey College-Dearborn.

Return on Investment

$13,000 Median Student Debt

$29,392 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

44.23% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

186.86% Return on Investment

4.4 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Dorsey College-Dearborn.

Top Programs by Completions

6 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 7 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician, General: 61 completions

2. Medical/Clinical Assistant: 55 completions

3. Dental Assisting/Assistant: 41 completions

4. Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage: 22 completions

5. Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 19 completions

6. Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller: 18 completions

Most popular programs at Dorsey College-Dearborn.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Dorsey College-Dearborn graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Dorsey College-Dearborn from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Full-time faculty share: 16.7%
  • Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,088
  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $14,107

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

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Dorsey College-Dearborn is a private for-profit institution located in Detroit, MI. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician, General, Medical/Clinical Assistant, Dental Assisting/Assistant. Enrollment is approximately 430 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (52.6%), Race/ethnicity unknown (17.9%), White (16.7%). The 150%-time completion rate is 35.38%. Approximately 88.22% of students receive Pell Grants. About 57.4% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Private For-profit

Location

Detroit, MI 48228

Region: Great Lakes

Insights and Analysis

Graduation Rate Considerations: The 35.38% graduation rate at Dorsey College-Dearborn 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 Dorsey College-Dearborn located?

Dorsey College-Dearborn is located in Detroit, MI.

How much does Dorsey College-Dearborn cost?

Reported tuition is $15,154 and average net price is $25,615 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $14,670 annually.

What is the student body demographics at Dorsey College-Dearborn?

Dorsey College-Dearborn reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,048 students, Black or African American (52.6%), Race/ethnicity unknown (17.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Dorsey College-Dearborn?

About 57.4% of students at Dorsey College-Dearborn are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Dorsey College-Dearborn 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-Dearborn?

The 150%-time completion rate is 35.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Dorsey College-Dearborn students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $13,000.

Is Dorsey College-Dearborn public or private?

Dorsey College-Dearborn is a private for-profit institution located in Detroit, MI.

Is Dorsey College-Dearborn an HBCU?

No. Dorsey College-Dearborn is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Dorsey College-Dearborn a tribal college?

No. Dorsey College-Dearborn is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Dorsey College-Dearborn a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Dorsey College-Dearborn does not meet that proxy (reported share 7.2%).

Is Dorsey College-Dearborn religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Dorsey College-Dearborn in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Michigan trade schools profile
  • Detroit, Michigan city profile
  • Great Lakes regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in Michigan

    • 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.