Dorsey College

31739 John R Road
Madison Heights, MI 48071
Top-Ranked (2026): View Rankings

School Highlights

Dorsey College serves 1,322 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 40%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 1,322 students
  • Minority enrollment: 88%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Dorsey College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Dorsey College
(MI) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
224 staff

Student Body

The student population of Dorsey College has declined by 9% over five years.
The Dorsey College diversity score of 0.49 is less than the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has declined by 18% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,322 students
3,006 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
19:1
# Full-Time Students
1,322 students
904 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
2,102 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
132 students
219 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,322 students
965 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
4 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
2,448 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
4 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
188 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
4%
7%
% Black
70%
16%
% White
12%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.60
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.5362%
28%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
20%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$24,000
$28,700

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
93%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,807
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

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What is Dorsey College's ranking?
Dorsey College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Michigan for: Average community college minority breakdown.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 1,322 students
  • Minority enrollment: 88%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Oakland County, MI community colleges have a diversity score of 0.54, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Oakland County, MI is Oakland Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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