Detroit Business Institute is located in Southfield, MI (a small city). The school is a private, for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by Detroit Business Institute is the Certificate.
The school is known for its programs in office and administration and medical administration.
Detroit Business Institute does not offer open admission.
The school had 198 enrolled students in 2007-2008. Detroit Business Institute has a large minority student population.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Detroit Business Institute-Southfield 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.
Detroit Business Institute Southfield
23077 Greenfield Rd Ste Ll28
Southfield, MI 48075
General Phone: (248) 552-6300
http://www.dbisouthfield.com
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support and Technology | 64 | medical assistant |
| Medical Administration | 22 | medical billing |
| Office and Administration | 15 | administrative assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Detroit Business Institute in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 101 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, Detroit Business Institute had a total enrollment of 198 students (238 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 3% |
| Women | 97% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 3% |
| Black | 96% |
| Asian | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 14% |
| 20-21 | 23% |
| 22-24 | 22% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 43% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Southfield, 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.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 30 | 30 | 100% | 30 | 100% |
| Men | 1 | 1 | 100% | 1 | 100% |
| Women | 29 | 29 | 100% | 29 | 100% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | required |
Financial Aid:
Detroit Business Institute participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3005701)
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Detroit Business Institute Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
Notable:
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
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