Henry Ford College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and in-state Michigan residents. graduation rate is below 25% — most students don't finish here. generous financial aid cuts net price well below sticker.
About This School
Henry Ford College is a public institution located in Dearborn, Michigan with approximately 8,643 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $660 per year. The graduation rate is 17%, and the typical graduate earns $35,700 within 10 years of enrollment.
Henry Ford College (HFC) is a public community college in Dearborn, Michigan. The institution, established in 1938 by the Dearborn Fordson Public Schools Board of Education, is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. The institution was originally named Fordson Junior College. It adopted the name Dearborn Junior College in 1946, then Henry Ford Community College (HFCC) in 1952, after the Henry Ford Trade School which closed and whose assets were transferred to the Dearborn School Board of Education. The name was changed to Henry Ford College in 2014.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at just $576/year average net price, this is one of the most affordable paths to a college credential you'll find anywhere, and the $7,300 median debt is refreshingly low. However, the 11% graduation rate is a serious red flag — most students who start here don't finish — so you'll want to ask hard questions about support systems and your own plan for staying on track. Worth considering if you're cost-conscious, plan to transfer to a four-year school, or need a local, flexible option in the Dearborn area, but go in with eyes open and a clear roadmap.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 16% 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 (8,643 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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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.
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- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
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