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Dorsey Business Schools

Overview of Dorsey Business Schools

The campus of Dorsey Business Schools is in Wayne, MI, 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.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in medical adminstration.

Dorsey Business Schools Selectivity

Its open admissions system makes Dorsey Business Schools an attractive choice for many applicants.

Student Body

In 2007, the school had 166 students enrolled (126 full-time equivalent). A large number of students at Dorsey Business Schools are 40 years old or older.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Dorsey Business Schools

Dorsey Business Schools
34841 Veterans Plaza
Wayne, MI 48184
General Phone: (734) 595-1540
http://www.dorsey.edu

Dorsey Business Schools Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Medical Administration51medical billing, medical secretary, medical transcription
Medical Support And Technology40medical assistant, pharmacy tech
Nursing And Emergency Medicine28nursing assistant
Computer Science And Engineering10computer science
Engineering Technician0computer systems tech

Number of programs and degrees for Dorsey Business Schools in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years725
Award of less than 1 academic year575

Student Body

In 2007, Dorsey Business Schools had a total enrollment of 166 students (126 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White55%
Black41%
Hispanic2%
Asian0%
American Indian0%
Unknown1%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 182%
18-196%
20-2110%
22-2414%
25-2919%
30-3417%
35-3913%
40-4916%
50-644%

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

ResidencePercent
Michigan100%

Dorsey Business Schools Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time26 %
Part-Time56 %

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

ItemPercent
Graduating53%

Dorsey Business Schools Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Wayne, 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.

Dorsey Business Schools Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 13,350
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 13,350

Financial Aid:
Dorsey Business Schools participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 469201)

Dorsey Business Schools Degree Programs (2007)

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant

Dorsey Business Schools Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Dorsey Business Schools Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in medical adminstration
(vs. all colleges)
Top 4%Dorsey Business Schools % of degrees in medical adminstration
Number of degree programs
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 11%Dorsey Business Schools Number of degree programs
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Dorsey Business Schools % students 40 years or older
Female % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Dorsey Business Schools Female % of student body
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Offers part-time study

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