Henry Ford College

https://www.hfcc.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,538

4.19% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$2,696

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

5.56%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

11,379

33.1% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

9.83%

137 Graduates

About

Henry Ford College is a higher education institution located in Wayne County, MI. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Henry Ford College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (215 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (201 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (182 degrees).

In 2021, 1,480 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Henry Ford College. 62.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 37.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (866 degrees), 4.2 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (206 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Henry Ford College is $2,538, which is $−5,430 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Henry Ford College is $2,538, which is $−5,430 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $2,696.

In 2021, 52% of undergraduate students attending Henry Ford College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 19% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$2,538

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Henry Ford College was $2,538. The cost of tuition at Henry Ford College is $−5,430 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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

Average Net Price

$2,696

2021 Value

7.77%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Henry Ford College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $2,696. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Henry Ford College grew by 7.77%.

This chart compares the average net price of Henry Ford College (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

$9,315

Room and Board

$1,584

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Henry Ford College was of $9,315 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 1.77% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,584. The cost of books and supplies increased by 1.54% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

52%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

19%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

52% of undergraduate students at Henry Ford College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2020, when 52% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Henry Ford College (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.

5.56%

2019 Default Rate

162

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Henry Ford College was 5.56%, which represents 162 out of the 2916 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

Henry Ford College had a total enrollment of 11,379 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Henry Ford College is 3,771 students and the part-time enrollment is 7,608. This means that 33.1% of students enrolled at Henry Ford College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Henry Ford College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 55.9% White, 15.4% Black or African American, 5.37% Two or More Races, 3.39% Asian, 2.21% Hispanic or Latino, 0.281% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.158% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Henry Ford College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (33.4%), followed by White Male (25%) and Black or African American Female (8.67%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

33.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Henry Ford College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 11,379 students. The full-time enrollment at Henry Ford College is 3,771 and the part-time enrollment is 7,608. This means that 33.1% of students enrolled at Henry Ford College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

55%

2015 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 Henry Ford College was 55%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Henry Ford College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
6,364 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,749 enrolled students
Two or More Races
611 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Henry Ford College is 55.9% White, 15.4% Black or African American, 5.37% Two or More Races, 3.39% Asian, 2.21% Hispanic or Latino, 0.281% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.158% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% 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, 1,784 students (15.7%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 358 more women than men received degrees from Henry Ford College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Henry Ford College is white (866 degrees awarded). There were 4.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (206 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Henry Ford College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (215 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (201 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (182 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Henry Ford College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering Technologies (70 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (429 degrees), and Communication Technologies (8 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Architects, except landscape and naval

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Henry Ford College are Architects, except landscape and naval (96,966 people), Other managers (76,070 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (64,753 people), Software developers (39,194 people), and Project management specialists (26,365 people).

The most specialized majors at Henry Ford College in 2021 are Engineering Technologies (70 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (429 degrees), Communication Technologies (8 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (48 degrees), and Architecture and Related Services (7 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 Henry Ford College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Henry Ford College are Engineering Technologies (70 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (429 degrees), Communication Technologies (8 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (48 degrees), and Architecture and Related Services (7 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Architectural, engineering & related services

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Henry Ford College are Architectural, engineering & related services (151,433 people), Elementary & secondary schools (123,755 people), Construction (75,358 people), Computer Systems Design (68,112 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (53,080 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2021)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
215 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
201 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
182 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Henry Ford College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 215 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Henry Ford College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

561

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

919

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 561 degrees were awarded to men at Henry Ford College, which is 0.61 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (919).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Henry Ford College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 80 degrees were awarded to men at Henry Ford College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.784 times less than the 102 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 169 degrees were awarded to men at Henry Ford College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 3.67 times more than the 46 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (25%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Henry Ford College is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (25% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 35% of graduates (48 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
866 degrees awarded
Black or African American
206 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
96 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Henry Ford College is white (866 degrees awarded). There were 4.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (206 degrees).

13.4% of degree recipients (198 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
536 degrees awarded
White Male
330 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
133 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Henry Ford College is white female (536 degrees awarded). There were 1.62 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (330 degrees).

Operations

Henry Ford College employs 168 Instructors. Most academics at Henry Ford College are Female Instructor (91), and Male Instructor (77).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Henry Ford College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 109 employees, Service, with 60 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 38 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$44.2M

2021 Salaries

0.62%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Henry Ford College paid a median of $44.2M in salaries, a 0.62% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$15.8M

Instructional Salaries

168

Number of Employees

In 2021, Henry Ford College paid a total of $15.8M to 168 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

168 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

109 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Henry Ford College was Instructor with 168 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Henry Ford College were Office and Administrative Support with 109 employees, Service with 60 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 38 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Henry Ford College was Female Instructor with 91 employees, and Male Instructor with 77 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Henry Ford College.