Dorsey College
Dorsey College is a Private, 2-4 years school located in Madison Heights, MI. It offers 16 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (7/1/1972 - 3/28/2018[Estimated Date]).
Important Academic Statistics
Total 643 students attended Dorsey College in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 24 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 60 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 64 (full-time) and 64 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Dorsey College is 54% and the retention rate is 51% at the school.
| Student Population | 643 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 54% |
| Number of Faculty | 84 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Dorsey College is $16,990
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
80% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $6,176 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $16,990 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Amount | $6,176 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Dorsey College offers 15 career programs for Less than 12-Weeks Certificate, Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 437 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 12-Weeks Certificate | 1 | 0 | 36 |
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 6 | 0 | 140 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 8 | 0 | 261 |
| Total | 15 | 0 | 437 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Dorsey College are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 437 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 36 students have earned/completed Less than 12-Weeks Certificate program.
- 140 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 261 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 36 completers |
| Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance) | ✕ | 36 |
| Total | 36 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 75 completers |
| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | ✕ | 52 |
| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | ✕ | 22 |
| Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor | ✕ | 1 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 65 completers |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant | ✕ | 10 |
| Sterile Processing Technology/Technician | ✕ | 39 |
| Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | ✕ | 16 |
| Total | 140 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 31 completers |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | ✕ | 31 |
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 58 completers |
| Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair | ✕ | 58 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 172 completers |
| Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller | ✕ | 11 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | ✕ | 22 |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | ✕ | 17 |
| Renal/Dialysis Technologist/Technician | ✕ | 5 |
| Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | ✕ | 0 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | ✕ | 117 |
| Total | 261 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 643 students have enrolled into Dorsey College. By gender, 201 male and 442 female students are attending the school.
There are 147 White (22.86%), 409 Black/African American (63.61%), 5 Hispanic (0.78%), 12 Asian (1.87%), and 75 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 643 | 201 | 442 |
| American Indian/Native American | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Asian | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Black/African American | 409 | 90 | 319 |
| Hispanic | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 147 | 76 | 71 |
| Two More | 30 | 7 | 23 |
| Un-Known | 34 | 18 | 16 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 31739 John R Road, Madison Heights, MI
- 248-585-9200
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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