Dorsey College-Wayne

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$29,280

2022 Average Net Price

$38,770

After Financial Aid

2019 Default Rate

4.42%

on Student Loans

2022 Enrolled Students

216

100% Full-Time

About

Dorsey College-Wayne is a higher education institution located in Wayne County, MI. In 2022, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Dorsey College-Wayne were Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (86 degrees awarded), HVAC Maintenance (27 degrees), and Medical Assistant (17 degrees).

In 2022, 152 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Dorsey College-Wayne. 78.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 21.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (109 degrees), 3.63 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (30 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Dorsey College-Wayne 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-Wayne 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-Wayne 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 $38,770.

In 2022, 73% of undergraduate students attending Dorsey College-Wayne received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 73% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$29,280

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Dorsey College-Wayne was $29,280. The cost of tuition at Dorsey College-Wayne 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-Wayne (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$38,770

2022 Value

3.35%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Dorsey College-Wayne had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $38,770. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Dorsey College-Wayne grew by 3.35%.

This chart compares the average net price of Dorsey College-Wayne (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-Wayne 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-Wayne (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

73%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

73%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

73% of undergraduate students at Dorsey College-Wayne received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a decline of 20.7% with respect to 2021, when 92% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Dorsey College-Wayne (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-Wayne 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-Wayne had a total enrollment of 216 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Dorsey College-Wayne is 216 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Dorsey College-Wayne are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Dorsey College-Wayne, both undergraduate and graduate, is 71.3% Black or African American, 20.4% White, 3.24% Hispanic or Latino, 2.78% Two or More Races, 1.39% Asian, and 0.926% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Dorsey College-Wayne in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (57.4%), followed by White Female (14.4%) and Black or African American Male (13.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Dorsey College-Wayne in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 216 students. The full-time enrollment at Dorsey College-Wayne is 216 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

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

Retention Rate over Time

40%

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-Wayne was 40%.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

Black or African American
154 enrolled students
White
44 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
7 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Dorsey College-Wayne is 71.3% Black or African American, 20.4% White, 3.24% Hispanic or Latino, 2.78% Two or More Races, 1.39% Asian, and 0.926% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

Graduates

In 2022, 86 more women than men received degrees from Dorsey College-Wayne. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Dorsey College-Wayne is black or african american (109 degrees awarded). There were 3.63 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (30 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Dorsey College-Wayne is Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (86 degrees awarded), followed by HVAC Maintenance (27 degrees) and Medical Assistant (17 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Dorsey College-Wayne, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Mechanical Technologies (27 degrees awarded) and Health (125 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-Wayne are Registered nurses (1,394,826 people), Medical & health services managers (151,000 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (140,626 people), Pharmacists (134,087 people), and Physicians (107,616 people).

The most specialized majors at Dorsey College-Wayne in 2022 are Mechanical Technologies (27 degrees awarded) and Health (125 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-Wayne are Surgeons, Physicians, Podiatrists, Nurse anesthetists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Dorsey College-Wayne are Mechanical Technologies (27 degrees awarded) and Health (125 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-Wayne are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,482,406 people), Outpatient care centers (237,648 people), Elementary & secondary schools (215,940 people), Offices of physicians (201,917 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (130,063 people).

The most specialized majors at Dorsey College-Wayne are Mechanical Technologies (27 degrees awarded) and Health (125 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-Wayne.

Most Common (2022)

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
86 degrees awarded
HVAC Maintenance
27 degrees awarded
Medical Assistant
17 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Dorsey College-Wayne was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 86 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

119

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 33 degrees were awarded to men at Dorsey College-Wayne, which is 0.277 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (119).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 25 degrees were awarded to men at Dorsey College-Wayne in HVAC Maintenance, which is 12.5 times more than the 2 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 79 degrees were awarded to men at Dorsey College-Wayne in Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training, which is 11.3 times more than the 7 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

35%

100% Completion Time

44%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 35% of students graduating from Dorsey College-Wayne completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 44% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 45% 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 (2022)

Black or African American
109 degrees awarded
White
30 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
7 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Dorsey College-Wayne is black or african american (109 degrees awarded). There were 3.63 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (30 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

Black or African American Female
89 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
20 degrees awarded
White Female
20 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Dorsey College-Wayne is black or african american female (89 degrees awarded). There were 4.45 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (20 degrees).

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