Dorsey College (169761)

www.dorsey.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$29,760

1.64% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$22,059

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

547

100% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

38.3%

23 Graduates

About

Dorsey College (169761) is a higher education institution located in Oakland County, MI. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Dorsey College (169761) were Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (102 degrees awarded), General Cosmetology (51 degrees), and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (32 degrees).

In 2023, 442 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Dorsey College (169761). 78.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 21.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (250 degrees), 2.45 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (102 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Dorsey College (169761) 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 (169761) 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 (169761) 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 $22,059.

In 2023, 67% of undergraduate students attending Dorsey College (169761) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 64% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$29,760

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Dorsey College (169761) was $29,760. The cost of tuition at Dorsey College (169761) is $15,948 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($13,813).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Dorsey College (169761) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$22,059

2023 Value

42.2%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Dorsey College (169761) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,059. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Dorsey College (169761) grew by 42.2%.

This chart compares the average net price of Dorsey College (169761) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,756

Room and Board

The average yearly cost of room and board at Dorsey College (169761) 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

67%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

64%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

67% of undergraduate students at Dorsey College (169761) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 18.3% with respect to 2022, when 82% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Dorsey College (169761) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Dorsey College (169761) was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 2361 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Dorsey College (169761) had a total enrollment of 547 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Dorsey College (169761) is 547 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Dorsey College (169761) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Dorsey College (169761), both undergraduate and graduate, is 65.8% Black or African American, 17.4% White, 6.4% Two or More Races, 2.19% Asian, 1.28% Hispanic or Latino, and 1.1% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Dorsey College (169761) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (57.4%), followed by Black or African American Male (9.93%) and White Female (8.37%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Dorsey College (169761) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 547 students. The full-time enrollment at Dorsey College (169761) is 547 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Dorsey College (169761) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

51%

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 (169761) was 51%.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Dorsey College (169761) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
360 enrolled students
White
95 enrolled students
Two or More Races
35 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Dorsey College (169761) is 65.8% Black or African American, 17.4% White, 6.4% Two or More Races, 2.19% Asian, 1.28% Hispanic or Latino, and 1.1% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 31 students (5.67%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 254 more women than men received degrees from Dorsey College (169761). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Dorsey College (169761) is black or african american (250 degrees awarded). There were 2.45 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (102 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Dorsey College (169761) is Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (102 degrees awarded), followed by General Cosmetology (51 degrees) and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (32 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Dorsey College (169761), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Personal & Culinary Services (136 degrees awarded), Health (279 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (27 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 (169761) are Registered nurses (1,452,593 people), Medical & health services managers (156,374 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (152,116 people), Pharmacists (133,517 people), and Physicians (108,029 people).

The most specialized majors at Dorsey College (169761) in 2023 are Personal & Culinary Services (136 degrees awarded), Health (279 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (27 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (169761) are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Dorsey College (169761) are Personal & Culinary Services (136 degrees awarded), Health (279 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (27 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Dorsey College (169761) are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

The most specialized majors at Dorsey College (169761) are Personal & Culinary Services (136 degrees awarded), Health (279 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (27 degrees) (as of 2023).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Dorsey College (169761).

Most Common (2023)

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
102 degrees awarded
General Cosmetology
51 degrees awarded
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)
32 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Dorsey College (169761) was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 102 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Dorsey College (169761) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

348

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 94 degrees were awarded to men at Dorsey College (169761), which is 0.27 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (348).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Dorsey College (169761) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 27 degrees were awarded to men at Dorsey College (169761) in Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance), which is 1.23 times more than the 22 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 99 degrees were awarded to men at Dorsey College (169761) in Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training, which is 33 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

38%

100% Completion Time

54%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 38% of students graduating from Dorsey College (169761) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 54% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 55% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Dorsey College (169761) is Female and Two or More Races (50% graduation rate). Across all , Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
250 degrees awarded
White
102 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
25 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Dorsey College (169761) is black or african american (250 degrees awarded). There were 2.45 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (102 degrees).

5.43% of degree recipients (24 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Black or African American Female
222 degrees awarded
White Female
62 degrees awarded
White Male
40 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Dorsey College (169761) is black or african american female (222 degrees awarded). There were 3.58 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (62 degrees).

Operations

Dorsey College (169761) employs 21 Instructors. Most academics at Dorsey College (169761) are Female Instructor (17), and Male Instructor (4).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Dorsey College (169761) are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 30 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 6 employees, and Management with 4 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$18.3M

2023 Salaries

2.1%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Dorsey College (169761) paid a median of $18.3M in salaries, a 2.1% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 14.9% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 7.19% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar is 668k (13.2% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.27M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Dorsey College (169761) paid a total of $1.27M to 21 employees working as instructors, which represents 6.93% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $160k (22.2%) for similar Unknown.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

21 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

30 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Dorsey College (169761) was Instructor with 21 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Dorsey College (169761) were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 30 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 6 employees, and Management with 4 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Dorsey College (169761) was Female Instructor with 17 employees, and Male Instructor with 4 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Dorsey College (169761).

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