Dorsey College-Roseville Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
Dorsey College-Roseville is a private for-profit trade school in Roseville, Michigan, enrolling about 437 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 $29,232 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 Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $16,990
- 2024 Average Net Price: $29,232 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 437 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 35.11%
- First-Generation Students: 57.4%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 1.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 38.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 33.3%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,194
- Room & Board: $7,753 annual estimate
Dorsey College-Roseville: what the data shows
Common questions about Dorsey College-Roseville, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Dorsey College-Roseville?
Dorsey College-Roseville is located in Roseville, MI (ZIP 48066).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Dorsey College-Roseville public or private?
Dorsey College-Roseville is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Dorsey College-Roseville cost?
Published tuition: $16,990.
Average net price after aid: $29,232.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $29,216 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $29,377 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $28,922 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $29,806 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $67,960.
How big is Dorsey College-Roseville?
Total enrollment: 437 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,194 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Dorsey College-Roseville?
150%-time completion rate: 35.11%.
First-year retention: 39.7%.
What do graduates of Dorsey College-Roseville 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.
86.91% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Dorsey College-Roseville known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (81 completions)
- Culinary Arts and Related Services (41 completions)
- Sterile Processing Technology/Technician (40 completions)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (36 completions)
- Medical/Clinical Assistant (32 completions)
- Dental Assisting/Assistant (27 completions)
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (23 completions)
- Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller (18 completions)
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant (12 completions)
- Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef (7 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Dorsey College-Roseville a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 35.11%; median earnings $29,392 at 10 years; net price $29,232. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$16,990
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Dorsey College-Roseville was $16,990.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$29,232
2024 Value
In 2024 Dorsey College-Roseville had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $29,232.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$116,928 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$29,232 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$67,960 4-Year Tuition
$7,753 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$24,743 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$98,972 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Dorsey College-Roseville.
Financial Aid by Income Level
86.91% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
87.81% 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-Roseville 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-Roseville 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 | $19,728 | $19,728 | $22,832 |
| 2014 | $19,968 | $19,968 | $26,417 |
| 2015 | $19,056 | $19,056 | $23,476 |
| 2016 | $19,872 | $19,872 | $21,771 |
| 2017 | $20,472 | $20,472 | $26,537 |
| 2018 | $20,772 | $20,772 | $25,064 |
| 2019 | $21,100 | $21,100 | $24,080 |
| 2020 | $31,080 | $31,080 | $26,067 |
| 2021 | $31,680 | $31,680 | $37,425 |
| 2022 | $31,680 | $31,680 | $38,916 |
| 2023 | $32,160 | $32,160 | $23,871 |
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-Roseville reported total enrollment of about 437 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 19% male and 81% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (85.1%), White (11.0%), and Two or More Races (2.8%). About 86.91% 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-Roseville in 2024 is 437 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,194 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
39.7%
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 85.1%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
29.79% 100% Completion Time
35.11% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 29.79% of students graduating from Dorsey College-Roseville completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 6% male / 94% female
- Culinary Arts and Related Services: 32% male / 68% female
- Sterile Processing Technology/Technician: 12% male / 88% 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-Roseville.
Return on Investment
$13,000 Median Student Debt
$29,392 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
44.23% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
151.37% Return on Investment
4.4 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Dorsey College-Roseville.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 12 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 81 completions
2. Culinary Arts and Related Services: 41 completions
3. Sterile Processing Technology/Technician: 40 completions
4. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 36 completions
5. Medical/Clinical Assistant: 32 completions
6. Dental Assisting/Assistant: 27 completions
7. Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 23 completions
8. Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller: 18 completions
9. Pharmacy Technician/Assistant: 12 completions
Most popular programs at Dorsey College-Roseville.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Dorsey College-Roseville graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Dorsey College-Roseville from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 33.3%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,282
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $13,940
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-Roseville is a private for-profit institution located in Roseville, MI. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Culinary Arts and Related Services, Sterile Processing Technology/Technician. Enrollment is approximately 437 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (85.1%), White (11.0%), Two or More Races (2.8%). The 150%-time completion rate is 35.11%. Approximately 86.91% of students receive Pell Grants. About 57.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Roseville, MI 48066
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 35.11% graduation rate at Dorsey College-Roseville 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-Roseville located?
Dorsey College-Roseville is located in Roseville, MI.
How much does Dorsey College-Roseville cost?
Reported tuition is $16,990 and average net price is $29,232 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $7,753 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Dorsey College-Roseville?
Dorsey College-Roseville reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,194 students, Black or African American (85.1%), White (11.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Dorsey College-Roseville?
About 57.4% of students at Dorsey College-Roseville are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Dorsey College-Roseville 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-Roseville?
The 150%-time completion rate is 35.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Dorsey College-Roseville students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $13,000.
Is Dorsey College-Roseville public or private?
Dorsey College-Roseville is a private for-profit institution located in Roseville, MI.
Is Dorsey College-Roseville an HBCU?
No. Dorsey College-Roseville is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Dorsey College-Roseville a tribal college?
No. Dorsey College-Roseville is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Dorsey College-Roseville a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Dorsey College-Roseville does not meet that proxy (reported share 0.2%).
Is Dorsey College-Roseville religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Dorsey College-Roseville 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
- Michigan college costs
- Michigan colleges by ROI
- Michigan trade schools 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.