The campus of Dorsey Business Schools is in Southgate, Michigan, which is a large suburb. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Degrees at Dorsey Business Schools include, at the school's highest level, the Certificate.
The school is known for its programs in office and administration and medical adminstration.
Its open admissions system makes Dorsey Business Schools an attractive choice for many applicants.
In 2005, the school had 124 students enrolled (112 full-time equivalent). A large number of students at Dorsey Business Schools are 40 years old or older. A very high share of students at the school are female.
More complete details are provided below.
Dorsey Business Schools
15755 Northline Rd
Southgate, MI 48195
General Phone: (734) 285-5400
Admissions Phone: (734) 285-5400
Financial Aid Phone: (248) 585-9204
http://www.dorsey.edu
Dorsey Business Schools awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Adminstration | 60 | medical billing, health and medical administrative, medical transcription |
| Medical Support And Technology | 26 | medical assistant |
| Office And Administration | 13 | executive secretary, administrative assistant, general office occupations |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 9 | computer science, computer support |
| Law | 4 | legal secretary |
| Engineering Technician | 0 | computer engineering tech |
| Business And Management | 0 | accounting and related services |
Number of programs and degrees for Dorsey Business Schools in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 112 | 12 |
In 2005, Dorsey Business Schools had a total enrollment of 124 students (112 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 79% |
| Black | 14% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 13% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 15% |
| 35-39 | 12% |
| 40-49 | 14% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 64 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2004):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 82% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Southgate, 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.
Admissions Phone Number: (734) 285-5400
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 11,300 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,300 |
Financial Aid:
Dorsey Business Schools participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 469200)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (248) 585-9204
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting and Related Services, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Dorsey Business Schools Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Offers part-time study
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