Dorsey College-Saginaw Tuition, Completion & Outcomes (2026)
Dorsey College-Saginaw is a private for-profit trade school in Saginaw, Michigan, enrolling about 183 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 $31,424 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: $31,424 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 183 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 65.45%
- 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 30.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 505
- Room & Board: $12,591 annual estimate
Dorsey College-Saginaw: what the data shows
Common questions about Dorsey College-Saginaw, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Dorsey College-Saginaw?
Dorsey College-Saginaw is located in Saginaw, MI (ZIP 48603).
NCES locale classification: Rural distant.
Is Dorsey College-Saginaw public or private?
Dorsey College-Saginaw is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Dorsey College-Saginaw cost?
Published tuition: $16,990.
Average net price after aid: $31,424.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $31,302 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $30,994 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $32,247 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $32,521 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $67,960.
How big is Dorsey College-Saginaw?
Total enrollment: 183 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 505 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Dorsey College-Saginaw?
150%-time completion rate: 65.45%.
First-year retention: 51.5%.
What do graduates of Dorsey College-Saginaw 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.
84.92% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Dorsey College-Saginaw known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (63 completions)
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant (33 completions)
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage (27 completions)
- Medical/Clinical Assistant (20 completions)
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (12 completions)
- Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller (10 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Dorsey College-Saginaw a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 65.45%; median earnings $29,392 at 10 years; net price $31,424. 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-Saginaw was $16,990.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$31,424
2024 Value
In 2024 Dorsey College-Saginaw had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $31,424.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$125,696 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$31,424 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$67,960 4-Year Tuition
$12,591 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$29,581 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$118,324 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Dorsey College-Saginaw.
Financial Aid by Income Level
84.92% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
90.45% 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-Saginaw 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-Saginaw 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 | $17,568 | $17,568 | $26,872 |
| 2014 | $18,096 | $18,096 | $24,887 |
| 2015 | $19,056 | $19,056 | $27,583 |
| 2016 | $19,872 | $19,872 | $26,216 |
| 2017 | $20,472 | $20,472 | $28,416 |
| 2018 | $20,772 | $20,772 | $27,274 |
| 2019 | $21,100 | $21,100 | $26,592 |
| 2020 | $31,080 | $31,080 | $27,144 |
| 2021 | $26,400 | $26,400 | $37,130 |
| 2022 | $31,680 | $31,680 | $33,593 |
| 2023 | $32,160 | $32,160 | $23,242 |
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-Saginaw reported total enrollment of about 183 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 20% male and 80% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (63.4%), White (25.7%), and Two or More Races (8.7%). About 84.92% 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-Saginaw in 2024 is 183 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 505 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
51.5%
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 63.4%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
50.91% 100% Completion Time
65.45% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 50.91% of students graduating from Dorsey College-Saginaw 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: 2% male / 98% female
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant: 6% male / 94% female
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage: 22% male / 78% 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-Saginaw.
Return on Investment
$13,000 Median Student Debt
$29,392 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
44.23% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
133.83% Return on Investment
4.4 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Dorsey College-Saginaw.
Top Programs by Completions
6 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 7 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 63 completions
2. Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant: 33 completions
3. Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage: 27 completions
4. Medical/Clinical Assistant: 20 completions
5. Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 12 completions
6. Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller: 10 completions
Most popular programs at Dorsey College-Saginaw.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Dorsey College-Saginaw graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Dorsey College-Saginaw from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $14,356
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-Saginaw is a private for-profit institution located in Saginaw, MI. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant, Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage. Enrollment is approximately 183 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (63.4%), White (25.7%), Two or More Races (8.7%). The 150%-time completion rate is 65.45%. Approximately 84.92% of students receive Pell Grants. About 57.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Saginaw, MI 48603
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Dorsey College-Saginaw 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-Saginaw located?
Dorsey College-Saginaw is located in Saginaw, MI.
How much does Dorsey College-Saginaw cost?
Reported tuition is $16,990 and average net price is $31,424 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $12,591 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Dorsey College-Saginaw?
Dorsey College-Saginaw reports undergraduate enrollment of about 505 students, Black or African American (63.4%), White (25.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Dorsey College-Saginaw?
About 57.4% of students at Dorsey College-Saginaw are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Dorsey College-Saginaw 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-Saginaw?
The 150%-time completion rate is 65.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Dorsey College-Saginaw students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $13,000.
Is Dorsey College-Saginaw public or private?
Dorsey College-Saginaw is a private for-profit institution located in Saginaw, MI.
Is Dorsey College-Saginaw an HBCU?
No. Dorsey College-Saginaw is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Dorsey College-Saginaw a tribal college?
No. Dorsey College-Saginaw is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Dorsey College-Saginaw a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Dorsey College-Saginaw does not meet that proxy (reported share 1.1%).
Is Dorsey College-Saginaw religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Dorsey College-Saginaw 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.