Dorsey College (169761)

www.dorsey.edu

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$29,280

2022 Average Net Price

$38,134

After Financial Aid

2019 Default Rate

4.42%

on Student Loans

2022 Enrolled Students

480

100% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

53.6%

37 Graduates

About

Dorsey College (169761) is a higher education institution located in Oakland County, MI. In 2022, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Dorsey College (169761) were Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (111 degrees awarded), General Cosmetology (43 degrees), and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (42 degrees).

In 2022, 391 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Dorsey College (169761). 73.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 26.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (183 degrees), 1.69 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (108 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Dorsey College (169761) is $29,280, which is $16,598 more than the national average for ($12,682).

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Dorsey College (169761) was 4.42%, corresponding to 92 out of the 2081 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Dorsey College (169761) is $29,280, which is $16,598 more than the national average for ($12,682).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $38,134.

In 2022, 82% of undergraduate students attending Dorsey College (169761) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 79% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$29,280

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Dorsey College (169761) was $29,280. The cost of tuition at Dorsey College (169761) is $16,598 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($12,682).

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

Average Net Price

$38,134

2022 Value

2.83%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Dorsey College (169761) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $38,134. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Dorsey College (169761) grew by 2.83%.

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 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 17.2% between 2021 and 2022.

This chart compares the average student costs at Dorsey College (169761) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

82%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

79%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

82% of undergraduate students at Dorsey College (169761) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a decline of 16.3% with respect to 2021, when 98% 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.

4.42%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Dorsey College (169761) was 4.42%, which represents 92 out of the 2081 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 480 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Dorsey College (169761) is 480 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 69% Black or African American, 12.5% White, 7.29% Two or More Races, 2.71% Asian, 2.08% Hispanic or Latino, 1.25% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.833% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Dorsey College (169761) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (57.5%), followed by Black or African American Male (11.5%) and White Female (9.38%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Dorsey College (169761) in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 480 students. The full-time enrollment at Dorsey College (169761) is 480 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

47%

2022 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 47%.

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 (2022)

Black or African American
331 enrolled students
White
60 enrolled students
Two or More Races
35 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Dorsey College (169761) is 69% Black or African American, 12.5% White, 7.29% Two or More Races, 2.71% Asian, 2.08% Hispanic or Latino, 1.25% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.833% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

Graduates

In 2022, 185 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 (183 degrees awarded). There were 1.69 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (108 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Dorsey College (169761) is Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (111 degrees awarded), followed by General Cosmetology (43 degrees) and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (42 degrees).

In 2022, 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 (76 degrees awarded) and Health (315 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 (1,394,973 people), Medical & health services managers (151,169 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (140,626 people), Pharmacists (134,087 people), and Physicians (107,616 people).

The most specialized majors at Dorsey College (169761) in 2022 are Personal & Culinary Services (76 degrees awarded) and Health (315 degrees) (as of 2022).

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, Chief executives & legislators, Physicians, Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers, and Podiatrists

The most specialized majors at Dorsey College (169761) are Personal & Culinary Services (76 degrees awarded) and Health (315 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 (169761) are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,483,204 people), Outpatient care centers (237,738 people), Elementary & secondary schools (217,353 people), Offices of physicians (202,325 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (130,917 people).

The most specialized majors at Dorsey College (169761) are Personal & Culinary Services (76 degrees awarded) and Health (315 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 (2022)

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
111 degrees awarded
General Cosmetology
43 degrees awarded
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)
42 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Dorsey College (169761) was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 111 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

103

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

288

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 103 degrees were awarded to men at Dorsey College (169761), which is 0.358 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (288).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 53 degrees were awarded to men at Dorsey College (169761) in Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance), which is 1.56 times more than the 34 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 108 degrees were awarded to men at Dorsey College (169761) in Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training, which is 36 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

43%

100% Completion Time

52%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 43% of students graduating from Dorsey College (169761) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 52% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 59% 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 Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Dorsey College (169761) is Male and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all , Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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 (2022)

Black or African American
183 degrees awarded
White
108 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
24 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Dorsey College (169761) is black or african american (183 degrees awarded). There were 1.69 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (108 degrees).

14.8% of degree recipients (58 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

Black or African American Female
168 degrees awarded
White Female
60 degrees awarded
White Male
48 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Dorsey College (169761) is black or african american female (168 degrees awarded). There were 2.8 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (60 degrees).

Operations

Dorsey College (169761) employs 16 Instructors. Most academics at Dorsey College (169761) are Female Instructor (12), 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 13 employees, Management, with 10 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 4 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$18.7M

2022 Salaries

14.9%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Dorsey College (169761) paid a median of $18.7M in salaries, a 14.9% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.19% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 8.59% growth between 2019 and 2020.

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

Instructional Salaries

$843k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2022, Dorsey College (169761) paid a total of $843k to 16 employees working as instructors, which represents 4.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $446k (66.8%) for similar Unknown.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

16 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

13 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Dorsey College (169761) was Instructor with 16 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Dorsey College (169761) were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 13 employees, Management with 10 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 4 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Dorsey College (169761) was Female Instructor with 12 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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