Dorsey College

Private for-profit certificate school in Madison Heights, MI that costs an average of $28,466 a year after financial aid and graduates 51% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$28,466
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
51%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$32,417

Private for-profitLarge suburb643 undergraduates

Cost of Dorsey College

Total cost of attendance (per year)$34,440
Tuition and fees, in-state$17,640
Books and supplies$0
Average net price after aid$28,466

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$28,309
$30,001–48,000$28,497
$48,001–75,000$28,120
$75,001–110,000$31,453
$110,001+$31,640

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Dorsey College's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rateOpen admission (everyone admitted)

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate51%
First-year retention51%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$27,867
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$32,417
Rank in Michigan (earnings)32nd of 63 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$13,000
Typical monthly loan payment$148 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants72%
Students with federal loans78%

Majors and programs at Dorsey College

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Certificate programs (12)

Associate's degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing31—$33,000

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Irene's Myomassology InstituteSouthfield$33,012—$27,160
Twin City Beauty CollegeSaint Joseph$18,882—$30,533
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Dorsey College-RosevilleRoseville$26,455—$32,417
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About Dorsey College

TypePrivate for-profit certificate school
LocationMadison Heights, MI
SettingLarge suburb
Undergraduates643
Student-to-faculty ratio21 to 1
AccreditorCouncil on Occupational Education
Websitedorsey.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

How much does Dorsey College cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $34,440 a year (tuition and fees: $17,640). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $28,466 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $28,309.

How much do Dorsey College graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $32,417 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 32nd of 63 similar colleges in Michigan.

What is Dorsey College's graduation rate?

51% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 51% of first-year students return for a second year.