Dorsey College-Woodhaven

https://www.dorsey.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$29,760

1.64% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$25,746

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

212

100% Full-Time

About

Dorsey College-Woodhaven is a higher education institution located in Wayne County, MI. In 2023, the most popular Certificate of less than 1 academic year concentrations at Dorsey College-Woodhaven were Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance) (28 degrees awarded) and Technical Teacher Education (10 degrees).

In 2023, 130 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Dorsey College-Woodhaven. 63.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (63 degrees), 1.8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (35 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Dorsey College-Woodhaven 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-Woodhaven 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-Woodhaven 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 $25,746.

In 2023, 91% of undergraduate students attending Dorsey College-Woodhaven received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 92% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$29,760

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

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

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Average Net Price

$25,746

2023 Value

34.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Dorsey College-Woodhaven had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,746. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Dorsey College-Woodhaven grew by 34.9%.

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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-Woodhaven 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

91%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

92%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

91% of undergraduate students at Dorsey College-Woodhaven received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 7.06% with respect to 2022, when 85% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Dorsey College-Woodhaven (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-Woodhaven 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-Woodhaven had a total enrollment of 212 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Dorsey College-Woodhaven is 212 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Dorsey College-Woodhaven are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Dorsey College-Woodhaven, both undergraduate and graduate, is 43.9% Black or African American, 38.7% White, 5.19% Two or More Races, 3.77% Hispanic or Latino, 3.3% Asian, and 0.943% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Dorsey College-Woodhaven in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (39.7%), followed by White Female (24.5%) and White Male (10.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Dorsey College-Woodhaven in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 212 students. The full-time enrollment at Dorsey College-Woodhaven is 212 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

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

Retention Rate over Time

21%

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-Woodhaven was 21%.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
93 enrolled students
White
82 enrolled students
Two or More Races
11 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Dorsey College-Woodhaven is 43.9% Black or African American, 38.7% White, 5.19% Two or More Races, 3.77% Hispanic or Latino, 3.3% Asian, and 0.943% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

Graduates

In 2023, 34 more women than men received degrees from Dorsey College-Woodhaven. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Dorsey College-Woodhaven is white (63 degrees awarded). There were 1.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (35 degrees).

The most common Certificate of less than 1 academic year concentration at Dorsey College-Woodhaven is Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance) (28 degrees awarded), followed by Technical Teacher Education (10 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Dorsey College-Woodhaven, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (117 degrees awarded), Education (10 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (3 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-Woodhaven are Registered nurses (1,492,227 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,482,487 people), Secondary school teachers (471,333 people), Education administrators (254,609 people), and Special education teachers (204,535 people).

The most specialized majors at Dorsey College-Woodhaven in 2023 are Health (117 degrees awarded), Education (10 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (3 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-Woodhaven are Surgeons, Physicians, Podiatrists, Nurse anesthetists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Dorsey College-Woodhaven are Health (117 degrees awarded), Education (10 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (3 degrees) (as of 2023).

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-Woodhaven are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,482,206 people), Outpatient care centers (237,556 people), Elementary & secondary schools (215,578 people), Offices of physicians (201,917 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (129,843 people).

The most specialized majors at Dorsey College-Woodhaven are Health (117 degrees awarded), Education (10 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (3 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-Woodhaven.

Most Common (2023)

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
25 degrees awarded
Medical Assistant
15 degrees awarded
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)
13 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Dorsey College-Woodhaven was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 25 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 48 degrees were awarded to men at Dorsey College-Woodhaven, which is 0.585 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (82).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Dorsey College-Woodhaven by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 19 degrees were awarded to men at Dorsey College-Woodhaven in Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance), which is 2.11 times more than the 9 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 22 degrees were awarded to men at Dorsey College-Woodhaven in Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training, which is 7.33 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

36%

100% Completion Time

46%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 36% of students graduating from Dorsey College-Woodhaven completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 46% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 46% 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
63 degrees awarded
Black or African American
35 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
16 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Dorsey College-Woodhaven is white (63 degrees awarded). There were 1.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (35 degrees).

3.08% of degree recipients (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
34 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
32 degrees awarded
White Female
29 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Dorsey College-Woodhaven is white male (34 degrees awarded). There were 1.06 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (32 degrees).