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Detroit Business Institute Downriver

Overview of Detroit Business Institute Downriver

The campus of Detroit Business Institute is in Riverview, MI, which is a large suburb. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Degrees at Detroit Business Institute include, at the school's highest level, the Certificate.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in law and office and administration.

Detroit Business Institute Selectivity

Admission at Detroit Business Institute is selective, not open to all who apply. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Student Body

In 2007, Detroit Business Institute had 81 students enrolled (62 full-time equivalent). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older. A very high share of students at Detroit Business Institute are female.

Student Life

A lot of students at the school 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 48193
General Phone: (734) 479-0660
http://www.dbidownriver.com

Detroit Business Institute Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Medical Support And Technology52medical assistant
Medical Administration9medical secretary
Law8legal secretary
Office And Administration7office data entry, administrative assistant

Number of programs and degrees for Detroit Business Institute in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years765

Detroit Business Institute Student Body

In 2007, Detroit Business Institute had a total enrollment of 81 students (62 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men3%
Women97%
Full-Time69%
Part-Time31%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White76%
Black11%
Hispanic10%
Unknown2%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 181%
18-1911%
20-2116%
22-2416%
25-2914%
30-3410%
35-3912%
40-4911%
50-647%
65+1%

Detroit Business Institute Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time52 %
Part-Time55 %

Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)

ItemPercent
Graduating87%

Detroit Business Institute Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Riverview, Michigan for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Michigan Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Detroit Business Institute Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total3636100%36100%
Men11100%1100%
Women3535100%35100%

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

Detroit Business Institute Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 8,205
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 8,205
Books and supplies$ 200

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

Detroit Business Institute Degree Programs (2007)

LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant

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

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
Female % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 2%Detroit Business Institute Female % of student body
% of freshmen enrolled part-time
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Detroit Business Institute % of freshmen enrolled part-time
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Detroit Business Institute % students 40 years or older
% of degrees in office and administration
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Detroit Business Institute % of degrees in office and administration
% of degrees in law
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Detroit Business Institute % of degrees in law
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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

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