Dorsey College-Wayne

www.dorsey.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition
$29,760
1.64% growth from 2022
2023 Average Net Price
$24,886
After Financial Aid
2020 Default Rate
0%
on Student Loans
2023 Enrolled Students
203
100% Full-Time

About

Dorsey College-Wayne is a higher education institution located in Wayne County, MI. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Dorsey College-Wayne were Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (71 degrees awarded), HVAC Maintenance (31 degrees), and Medical Assistant (17 degrees).

In 2023, 151 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Dorsey College-Wayne. 74.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 25.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (104 degrees), 3.85 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (27 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Dorsey College-Wayne is $29,760, which is $15,948 more than the national average for ($13,813).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Dorsey College-Wayne was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 2,361 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Dorsey College-Wayne is $29,760, which is $15,948 more than the national average for ($13,813).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $24,886.

In 2023, 88% of undergraduate students attending Dorsey College-Wayne received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 80% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$29,760
2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Dorsey College-Wayne was $29,760. The cost of tuition at Dorsey College-Wayne is $15,948 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($13,813).

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Average Net Price

$24,886
2023 Value
35.8%
1 Year Growth

In 2023 Dorsey College-Wayne had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $24,886. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Dorsey College-Wayne grew by 35.8%.

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Other Student Expenses

$9,756
Room and Board

The average yearly cost of room and board at Dorsey College-Wayne was of $9,756 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

88%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
80%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

88% of undergraduate students at Dorsey College-Wayne received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 20.5% with respect to 2022, when 73% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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Student Loan Default Rate

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0%
2020 Default Rate
0
Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Dorsey College-Wayne was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 2361 total borrowers.

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Enrollment

Dorsey College-Wayne had a total enrollment of 203 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Dorsey College-Wayne is 203 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Dorsey College-Wayne are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Dorsey College-Wayne, both undergraduate and graduate, is 69% Black or African American, 18.7% White, 5.91% Two or More Races, 4.93% Hispanic or Latino, and 1.48% Asian.

Students enrolled at Dorsey College-Wayne in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (55.8%), followed by Black or African American Male (14.3%) and White Female (13.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Dorsey College-Wayne in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 203 students. The full-time enrollment at Dorsey College-Wayne is 203 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

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Retention Rate over Time

38%
2023 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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Dorsey College-Wayne was 38%.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. Black or African American
    140 enrolled students
  2. White
    38 enrolled students
  3. Two or More Races
    12 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Dorsey College-Wayne is 69% Black or African American, 18.7% White, 5.91% Two or More Races, 4.93% Hispanic or Latino, and 1.48% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

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Graduates

In 2023, 75 more women than men received degrees from Dorsey College-Wayne. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Dorsey College-Wayne is black or african american (104 degrees awarded). There were 3.85 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (27 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Dorsey College-Wayne is Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (71 degrees awarded), followed by HVAC Maintenance (31 degrees) and Medical Assistant (17 degrees).

In 2023,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Dorsey College-Wayne, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Mechanical Technologies (31 degrees awarded) and Health (120 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses
Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Dorsey College-Wayne are Registered nurses (1,452,497 people), Medical & health services managers (156,128 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (152,116 people), Pharmacists (133,517 people), and Physicians (108,029 people).

The most specialized majors at Dorsey College-Wayne in 2023 are Mechanical Technologies (31 degrees awarded) and Health (120 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons
Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Dorsey College-Wayne are Surgeons, Physicians, Podiatrists, Nurse anesthetists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Dorsey College-Wayne are Mechanical Technologies (31 degrees awarded) and Health (120 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals
Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Dorsey College-Wayne are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,482,406 people), Outpatient care centers (237,648 people), Elementary & secondary schools (215,940 people), Offices of physicians (201,917 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (130,063 people).

The most specialized majors at Dorsey College-Wayne are Mechanical Technologies (31 degrees awarded) and Health (120 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Majors Awarded

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Most Common (2023)
  1. Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
    71 degrees awarded
  2. HVAC Maintenance
    31 degrees awarded
  3. Medical Assistant
    17 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Dorsey College-Wayne was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 71 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

38
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2023
113
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2023

In 2023, 38 degrees were awarded to men at Dorsey College-Wayne, which is 0.336 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (113).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 28 degrees were awarded to men at Dorsey College-Wayne in HVAC Maintenance, which is 9.33 times more than the 3 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 63 degrees were awarded to men at Dorsey College-Wayne in Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training, which is 7.88 times more than the 8 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

17%
100% Completion Time
32%
150% Completion Time

In 2023, 17% of students graduating from Dorsey College-Wayne completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 32% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 32% within 200%.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. Black or African American
    104 degrees awarded
  2. White
    27 degrees awarded
  3. Hispanic or Latino
    8 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Dorsey College-Wayne is black or african american (104 degrees awarded). There were 3.85 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (27 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)
  1. Black or African American Female
    83 degrees awarded
  2. Black or African American Male
    21 degrees awarded
  3. White Female
    15 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Dorsey College-Wayne is black or african american female (83 degrees awarded). There were 3.95 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (21 degrees).

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