D
Below Average
Score: 42/100
Overall (traditional)
D
Outcome Rating
42/100 · earnings-weighted

Dorsey College-Grand Rapids

Less than 2-Year Private For-Profit
📍 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546
ℹ️
Rating Context: This is a specialized vocational program (less than 2-year). Our comprehensive rating system is optimized for traditional colleges and may not fully reflect the value of career-focused training programs.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Outcomes
C
50/100
Affordability
F
33/100
Resources
C+
63/100
Experience
C
53/100
Prestige
F
13/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

85
Total Enrollment
N/A
Graduation Rate
68%
Retention Rate
11.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Dorsey College-Grand Rapids, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$29,392
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$21,514
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$13,000
Median debt at graduation
16.7%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 44% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 35th percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MI wage index 0.90). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Dorsey College-Grand Rapids

Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services$24,379$29,680-13%#565 of 637#524$13,000

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Dorsey College-Grand Rapids Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $517,306
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,869/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 49507 (5.2% cap, Grand Rapids)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $8,745 $8,745

Financial Aid

0%
Receive Any Aid
0%
Receive Pell Grants
0%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

85
Total Students
60%
Women
45%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 75%
Hispanic 6%
Black 8%
Two or More 8%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 45%
25-64 (Adult) 55%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Dorsey College-Grand Rapids?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Dorsey College-Grand Rapids?
Tuition at Dorsey College-Grand Rapids is $8,745 for in-state students and $8,745 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Dorsey College-Grand Rapids?
Graduation rate data is not available for this institution.
Is Dorsey College-Grand Rapids a good school?
Dorsey College-Grand Rapids has a Repit College Score of 42/100 (Grade: D). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a vocational program, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Dorsey College-Grand Rapids?
Dorsey College-Grand Rapids has a total enrollment of 85 students.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology