Dorsey School of Business-Dearborn

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$20,400

2021 Average Net Price

$27,126

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.42%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

330

100% Full-Time

About

Dorsey School of Business-Dearborn is a higher education institution located in Wayne County, MI. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Dorsey School of Business-Dearborn were Medical Assistant (76 degrees awarded), Dental Assisting (30 degrees), and Medical Insurance Specialist (26 degrees).

In 2021, 171 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Dorsey School of Business-Dearborn. 85.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 14.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (121 degrees), 4.32 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (28 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Dorsey School of Business-Dearborn is $20,400, which is $8,415 more than the national average for ($11,985).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Dorsey School of Business-Dearborn is $20,400, which is $8,415 more than the national average for ($11,985).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $27,126.

In 2021, 88% of undergraduate students attending Dorsey School of Business-Dearborn received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 77% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$20,400

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Dorsey School of Business-Dearborn was $20,400. The cost of tuition at Dorsey School of Business-Dearborn is $8,415 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($11,985).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Dorsey School of Business-Dearborn (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$27,126

2021 Value

2.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Dorsey School of Business-Dearborn had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $27,126. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Dorsey School of Business-Dearborn grew by 2.9%.

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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

$8,325

Room and Board

The average yearly cost of room and board at Dorsey School of Business-Dearborn was of $8,325 in 2021. The cost of room and board decreased by 14.7% between 2020 and 2021.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

88%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

77%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

88% of undergraduate students at Dorsey School of Business-Dearborn received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 3.3% with respect to 2020, when 91% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Dorsey School of Business-Dearborn (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 School of Business-Dearborn 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 School of Business-Dearborn had a total enrollment of 330 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Dorsey School of Business-Dearborn is 330 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Dorsey School of Business-Dearborn are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Dorsey School of Business-Dearborn, both undergraduate and graduate, is 59.1% Black or African American, 17.3% White, 7.88% Two or More Races, 7.58% Hispanic or Latino, 1.52% Asian, 0.303% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.303% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Dorsey School of Business-Dearborn in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (44.2%), followed by Black or African American Male (14.8%) and White Male (9.39%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Dorsey School of Business-Dearborn in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 330 students. The full-time enrollment at Dorsey School of Business-Dearborn is 330 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Dorsey School of Business-Dearborn (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

30%

2021 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 School of Business-Dearborn was 30%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Dorsey School of Business-Dearborn had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Dorsey School of Business-Dearborn (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
195 enrolled students
White
57 enrolled students
Two or More Races
26 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Dorsey School of Business-Dearborn is 59.1% Black or African American, 17.3% White, 7.88% Two or More Races, 7.58% Hispanic or Latino, 1.52% Asian, 0.303% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.303% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

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, 19 students (5.76%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 121 more women than men received degrees from Dorsey School of Business-Dearborn. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Dorsey School of Business-Dearborn is black or african american (121 degrees awarded). There were 4.32 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (28 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Dorsey School of Business-Dearborn is Medical Assistant (76 degrees awarded), followed by Dental Assisting (30 degrees) and Medical Insurance Specialist (26 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 School of Business-Dearborn are Registered nurses (1,331,984 people), Medical & health services managers (145,611 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (131,680 people), Pharmacists (131,120 people), and Physicians (106,819 people).

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 School of Business-Dearborn are Surgeons, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Podiatrists, and Nurse anesthetists

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 School of Business-Dearborn are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,441,631 people), Outpatient care centers (215,047 people), Elementary & secondary schools (207,120 people), Offices of physicians (192,003 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (122,529 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Dorsey School of Business-Dearborn.

Most Common (2021)

Medical Assistant
76 degree-majors awarded
Dental Assisting
30 degree-majors awarded
Medical Insurance Specialist
26 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Dorsey School of Business-Dearborn was Medical Assistant with 76 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

146

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 25 degrees were awarded to men at Dorsey School of Business-Dearborn, which is 0.171 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (146).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Dorsey School of Business-Dearborn by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 19 degrees were awarded to men at Dorsey School of Business-Dearborn in General Electrical Equipment Installation & Repair, which is 6.33 times more than the 3 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 74 degrees were awarded to men at Dorsey School of Business-Dearborn in Medical Assistant, which is 37 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

23%

100% Completion Time

30%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 23% of students graduating from Dorsey School of Business-Dearborn completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 30% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 39% 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 (2021)

Black or African American
121 degrees awarded
White
28 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
11 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Dorsey School of Business-Dearborn is black or african american (121 degrees awarded). There were 4.32 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (28 degrees).

2.34% of degree recipients (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Female
111 degrees awarded
White Female
16 degrees awarded
White Male
12 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Dorsey School of Business-Dearborn is black or african american female (111 degrees awarded). There were 6.94 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (16 degrees).