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Detroit Business Institute - Downriver, Michigan

Overview of Detroit Business Institute - Downriver

Detroit Business Institute is located in Riverview, Michigan (a large suburb). The school is a private, for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by Detroit Business Institute is the Certificate.

Areas of Study

The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Detroit Business Institute is known for its programs in law and medical assistant and technician.

Detroit Business Institute Selectivity

The school does not offer open admission.

Student Body

Detroit Business Institute had 94 enrolled students in 2005. A very high share of students at the school are female.

Student Life

A lot of students at Detroit Business Institute attend part-time.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Detroit Business Institute-Downriver is twofold: To serve the needs of both the individual student and the community. Our role is to provide specialized vocational education which will help our students prepare for a productive career and to provide the community with employees educated in professional and vocational skills."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Detroit Business Institute

Detroit Business Institute - Downriver
19100 Fort St
Riverview, MI 48192
General Phone: (734) 479-0660
Admissions Phone: (734) 479-0660
Financial Aid Phone: (734) 479-0660
http://www.dbidownriver.com

Detroit Business Institute Programs and Degrees (2005)

Detroit Business Institute awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Medical Assistant And Technician59medical assistant
Medical Adminstration14medical secretary
Office And Administration13office data entry, administrative assistant
Law12legal secretary

Number of programs and degrees for Detroit Business Institute in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years725
Award of less than 1 academic year264

Detroit Business Institute Student Body

In 2005, Detroit Business Institute had a total enrollment of 94 students (73 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class (2005):

GroupPercent
Men3%
Women97%
Full-Time50%
Part-Time50%

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White82%
Black10%
Hispanic5%
Other Races3%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 181%
18-1914%
20-2118%
22-2415%
25-2921%
30-3413%
35-396%
40-4911%
50-642%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Michigan100%

Detroit Business Institute Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time67 %
Part-Time80 %

Graduation and Transfer Rates (2004):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)

ItemPercent
Graduating75%

Detroit Business Institute Room and Board (2005)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Riverview, Michigan for details about the area surrounding the campus.)

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Detroit Business Institute Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total3030100%30100%
Men11100%1100%
Women2929100%29100%

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPAnot required
Class Ranknot required
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programnot required
Recommendationsnot required
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)not required
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)not required
Other Standardized Testsrequired

Admissions Phone Number: (734) 479-0660

Detroit Business Institute Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 7,650
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 7,650
Books and supplies$ 200

Financial Aid:
Detroit Business Institute participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3005700)

Financial Aid Phone Number: (734) 479-0660

Detroit Business Institute Degree Programs (2005)

LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary

MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Medical/Clinical Assistant

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry

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Detroit Business Institute Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Detroit Business Institute Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of accepted students who choose to enroll
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Detroit Business Institute % of accepted students who choose to enroll
% of freshmen enrolled part-time
(vs. all colleges)
Top 4%Detroit Business Institute % of freshmen enrolled part-time
Female % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%Detroit Business Institute Female % of student body
Number of degree programs
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 5%Detroit Business Institute Number of degree programs
% of degrees in medical assistant and technician
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Detroit Business Institute % of degrees in medical assistant and technician
% of degrees in law
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Detroit Business Institute % of degrees in law
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study

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