Dorsey College-Grand Rapids Tuition & Outcomes (2026)

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

Dorsey College-Grand Rapids is a private for-profit trade school in Grand Rapids, Michigan, enrolling about 82 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 $28,062 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $9,695. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $29,392 among students who received federal aid.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $9,695
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $28,062 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 82 100.0% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 0.00%
  • First-Generation Students: 57.4%
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 143
  • Room & Board: $16,533 annual estimate

Dorsey College-Grand Rapids: what the data shows

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

Where is Dorsey College-Grand Rapids?

Dorsey College-Grand Rapids is located in Grand Rapids, MI (ZIP 49546-1338).

NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.

Is Dorsey College-Grand Rapids public or private?

Dorsey College-Grand Rapids is a Private For-profit institution.

How much does Dorsey College-Grand Rapids cost?

Published tuition: $9,695.

Average net price after aid: $28,062.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$28,098
$30,001–$48,000$27,846

Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $38,780.

How big is Dorsey College-Grand Rapids?

Total enrollment: 82 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 143 students.

About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Dorsey College-Grand Rapids?

First-year retention: 50.0%.

What do graduates of Dorsey College-Grand Rapids 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.

16.67% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Dorsey College-Grand Rapids known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Dorsey College-Grand Rapids a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show median earnings $29,392 at 10 years; net price $28,062. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$9,695
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Dorsey College-Grand Rapids was $9,695.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$28,062
2024 Value

In 2024 Dorsey College-Grand Rapids had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $28,062.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$112,248 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$28,062 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

$38,780 4-Year Tuition

$16,533 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)

$26,228 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)

$104,912 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)

4-year total cost breakdown for Dorsey College-Grand Rapids.

Financial Aid by Income Level

16.67% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

16.67% 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-Grand Rapids 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-Grand Rapids in that year.

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

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2023$9,295$9,295—

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-Grand Rapids reported total enrollment of about 82 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 52% male and 48% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (73.2%), Black or African American (8.5%), and Two or More Races (7.3%). About 16.67% 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-Grand Rapids in 2024 is 82 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 143 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

The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 73.2%.

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

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

0.00% 100% Completion Time

0.00% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Dorsey College-Grand Rapids completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • 05.1081: 58% male / 42% female
  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic): 52% male / 48% female
  • Technical Teacher Education: 33% male / 67% 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: White.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for Dorsey College-Grand Rapids.

Return on Investment

$13,000 Median Student Debt

$29,392 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

44.23% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

161.85% Return on Investment

4.4 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Dorsey College-Grand Rapids.

Top Programs by Completions

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

1. 05.1081: 38 completions

2. Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic): 21 completions

3. Technical Teacher Education: 6 completions

4. Sterile Processing Technology/Technician: 5 completions

5. Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller: 1 completions

Most popular programs at Dorsey College-Grand Rapids.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Dorsey College-Grand Rapids graduates.

Operations

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

Instructional Resources

  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $3,024

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-Grand Rapids is a private for-profit institution located in Grand Rapids, MI. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were 05.1081, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), Technical Teacher Education. Enrollment is approximately 82 students. Student body composition includes White (73.2%), Black or African American (8.5%), Two or More Races (7.3%). Approximately 16.67% of students receive Pell Grants. About 57.4% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Private For-profit

Location

Grand Rapids, MI 49546-1338

Region: Great Lakes

Insights and Analysis

Dorsey College-Grand Rapids provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dorsey College-Grand Rapids located?

Dorsey College-Grand Rapids is located in Grand Rapids, MI.

How much does Dorsey College-Grand Rapids cost?

Reported tuition is $9,695 and average net price is $28,062 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $16,533 annually.

What is the student body demographics at Dorsey College-Grand Rapids?

Dorsey College-Grand Rapids reports undergraduate enrollment of about 143 students, White (73.2%), Black or African American (8.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Dorsey College-Grand Rapids?

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

What do graduates of Dorsey College-Grand Rapids earn?

Median earnings are $21,514 six years after entry and $29,392 ten years after entry.

How much debt do Dorsey College-Grand Rapids students have?

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

Is Dorsey College-Grand Rapids public or private?

Dorsey College-Grand Rapids is a private for-profit institution located in Grand Rapids, MI.

Is Dorsey College-Grand Rapids an HBCU?

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

Is Dorsey College-Grand Rapids a tribal college?

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

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

Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Dorsey College-Grand Rapids does not meet that proxy (reported share 3.7%).

Is Dorsey College-Grand Rapids religiously affiliated?

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

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Michigan trade schools profile
  • Grand Rapids, 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.