Dorsey College-Woodhaven
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access and students from lower-income families. for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. 59% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Dorsey College-Woodhaven is a private for-profit institution located in Woodhaven, Michigan with approximately 223 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $30,698 per year. The graduation rate is 49%, and the typical graduate earns $24,700 within 10 years of enrollment.
This school is best suited for local students in the Woodhaven area who need a short-term vocational credential and have a clear, specific career target in mind — not for those still exploring their options. The relatively low median debt at graduation ($13,000) is a genuine bright spot, meaning students who finish aren't buried in loans. The concern I'd flag directly is the combination of a 49% graduation rate and median earnings of just $24,700 a decade after enrollment — that means roughly half of students don't finish, and even those who do aren't seeing strong financial returns on a $30,698 annual net price. Before applying, I'd strongly encourage you to ask the admissions office for program-specific completion and employment rates, not just the school-wide numbers, because outcomes can vary significantly by field of study. If you can verify that a specific program here has solid job placement in your area and you have a concrete plan to finish, it may be worth considering — but please compare it carefully against community college options, which often cost far less and carry similar or better outcomes in career-focused fields.
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Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 9% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (223 undergraduates).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Dorsey College-Woodhaven cost?
The average net price at Dorsey College-Woodhaven is about $30,698 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Dorsey College-Woodhaven?
Dorsey College-Woodhaven has a graduation rate of 49%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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