The Michigan Barber School

8988-90 Grand River Avenue
Detroit, MI 48204
Top-Ranked (2026): View Rankings

School Highlights

The Michigan Barber School serves 184 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 40%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 184 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 76%
  • Minority enrollment: 97%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

The Michigan Barber School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

The Michigan Barber School
(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 not-for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
224 staff
Number of Programs Offered
3
39

Student Body

The student population of The Michigan Barber School has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The The Michigan Barber School diversity score of 0.24 is less than the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has grown by 16% over five years.
Total Enrollment
184 students
3,006 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
19:1
# Full-Time Students
184 students
904 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
2,102 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
184 students
219 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
184 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
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
2%
7%
% Black
87%
16%
% White
3%
60%
% Hawaiian
3%
1%
% Two or more races
1%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
3%
6%
Diversity Score
0.24
0.60
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
1%
28%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
20%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$22,100
$28,700

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$11,704
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
76%
36%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of The Michigan Barber School?
The acceptance rate of The Michigan Barber School is 76%, which is higher than the state average of 36%.
What is The Michigan Barber School's ranking?
The Michigan Barber School ranks among the top 20% of community college in Michigan for: Average community college minority breakdown, Percent of students receiving financial aid and Highest completion rates.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 184 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 76%
  • Minority enrollment: 97%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Wayne County, MI community colleges have a diversity score of 0.61, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Wayne County, MI is Taylor Andrews Academy of Hair Design-Hair Lab Detroit Barber School. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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