Dorsey College-Woodhaven Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
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 Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $16,990
- 2024 Average Net Price: $30,698 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 223 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 48.28%
- 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 33.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 575
- Room & Board: $14,670 annual estimate
Dorsey College-Woodhaven: what the data shows
Common questions about Dorsey College-Woodhaven, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Dorsey College-Woodhaven?
Dorsey College-Woodhaven is located in Woodhaven, MI (ZIP 48183-3319).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Dorsey College-Woodhaven public or private?
Dorsey College-Woodhaven is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Dorsey College-Woodhaven cost?
Published tuition: $16,990.
Average net price after aid: $30,698.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $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.
How big is Dorsey College-Woodhaven?
Total enrollment: 223 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 575 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Dorsey College-Woodhaven?
150%-time completion rate: 48.28%.
First-year retention: 50.0%.
What do graduates of Dorsey College-Woodhaven 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.
58.96% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Dorsey College-Woodhaven known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- 05.1081 (30 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (29 completions)
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) (27 completions)
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (21 completions)
- Medical/Clinical Assistant (19 completions)
- Sterile Processing Technology/Technician (19 completions)
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage (18 completions)
- Dental Assisting/Assistant (7 completions)
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant (7 completions)
- Technical Teacher Education (5 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Dorsey College-Woodhaven a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 48.28%; median earnings $29,392 at 10 years; net price $30,698. 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-Woodhaven was $16,990.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$30,698
2024 Value
In 2024 Dorsey College-Woodhaven had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $30,698.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$122,792 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$30,698 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$67,960 4-Year Tuition
$14,670 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$31,660 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$126,640 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Dorsey College-Woodhaven.
Financial Aid by Income Level
58.96% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
70.28% 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-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.
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-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
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 43.5%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
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
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-Woodhaven.
Return on Investment
$13,000 Median Student Debt
$29,392 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
44.23% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
139.36% Return on Investment
4.4 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Dorsey College-Woodhaven.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 12 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. 05.1081: 30 completions
2. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 29 completions
3. Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic): 27 completions
4. Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 21 completions
5. Medical/Clinical Assistant: 19 completions
6. Sterile Processing Technology/Technician: 19 completions
7. Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage: 18 completions
8. Dental Assisting/Assistant: 7 completions
9. Pharmacy Technician/Assistant: 7 completions
Most popular programs at Dorsey College-Woodhaven.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Dorsey College-Woodhaven graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Dorsey College-Woodhaven from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $13,255
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-Woodhaven is a private for-profit institution located in Woodhaven, MI. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were 05.1081, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). Enrollment is approximately 223 students. Student body composition includes White (43.5%), Black or African American (36.3%), Race/ethnicity unknown (9.4%). The 150%-time completion rate is 48.28%. Approximately 58.96% of students receive Pell Grants. About 57.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Woodhaven, MI 48183-3319
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Dorsey College-Woodhaven 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-Woodhaven located?
Dorsey College-Woodhaven is located in Woodhaven, MI.
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 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.
Is Dorsey College-Woodhaven a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Dorsey College-Woodhaven does not meet that proxy (reported share 4.0%).
Is Dorsey College-Woodhaven religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Dorsey College-Woodhaven 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.