Dorsey College-Grand Rapids
- Earnings (10yr)
- $29,392 D
- Below average for college graduates
- Net Price
- $28,062 F
- 64% more than the typical college
- Enrollment
- 82
Bottom line: A D overall grade — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges. 8.1× return on investment — every $1 spent returns $8.1 over 20 years.
Every $1 spent returns $8.1 over 20 years — debt pays back in ~under a year. Net gain: $792,538.
What The Data Says
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A D overall — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges on measured metrics.
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Graduate earnings fall 28% below the national college median.
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Every $1 invested returns $8.1 over 20 years — an exceptional return.
About Dorsey College-Grand Rapids
Dorsey College-Grand Rapids is profiled below with full outcomes data from federal sources.
Interpretation generated from this school's federal outcomes, research, and mobility data.
Institutional Profile
- Institution Type
- Private for-profit College
- Enrollment
- 82
- Setting
- Suburban
- Primary Strengths
- Health Professions
Why students choose Dorsey College-Grand Rapids
CollegeRanker Report Card
Graded on outcomes, against every U.S. college.
Each grade is this school's national percentile on a real outcome — earnings, value, mobility, and more.
How we grade →Admissions
This school does not report a competitive admit rate — most qualified applicants are admitted.
Check your odds →Net price + aid
Students pay about $28,062 a year after grants and scholarships — 64% above the typical U.S. college. See net price by family income below.
See cost & aid →Earnings + debt
Graduates earn a median of $29,392 ten years after enrolling — 28% below the typical college, against $13,000 in median debt.
See outcomes →Mobility + social capital
Mobility and social-capital data are limited for this school — see what's reported below.
See mobility →Can I Get In?
How selective Dorsey College-Grand Rapids is — and how your numbers stack up.
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Academics & Admissions
Is It Hard to Get Into Dorsey College-Grand Rapids? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Dorsey College-Grand Rapids enrolls students across a range of programs.
- Retention Rate
- 50%
- Diversity Index
- 0.45
- First-Gen Students
- 57%
Can I Afford It?
What you'll actually pay after grants and aid — not the sticker price.
Cost & Financial Aid
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Dorsey College-Grand Rapids? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
Published tuition at Dorsey College-Grand Rapids is $9,695, but few families pay that. The number to watch is net price, what students actually pay each year after federal grants and institutional scholarships. Here it averages about $28,062. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $28,098 after need-based grants. The median graduate leaves with about $13,000 in federal student loans.
- In-State Tuition
- $9,695
- Out-of-State
- $9,695
- Avg Net Price
- $28,062
- Median Debt
- $13,000
- Pell Grant Rate
- 17%
- Federal Loan Rate
- 17%
What Families Actually Pay
- Family Income $0–$30K
- $28,098
- Family Income $30K–$48K
- $27,846
What Happens After?
Earnings, debt, and where graduates actually land.
Students Like You
Tell us a little about yourself to see what students like you have typically experienced at Dorsey College-Grand Rapids — the net price for your income, your admission odds, and the outcomes that follow. These are patterns from federal data, not predictions.
Graduate Outcomes
Is Dorsey College-Grand Rapids Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Dorsey College-Grand Rapids report median earnings of $29,392, a figure worth comparing against the cost of attendance before enrolling.
- 6 Years After Entry
- $21,514
- 8 Years
- $24,689
- 10 Years
- $29,392
- Debt-to-Earnings
- 0.44x
- Earning > $25K
- 32%
Earnings Trajectory
How Dorsey Compares
Dot right of center = above national average.
College ROI Calculator
Is Dorsey College-Grand Rapids Worth It?
A data-driven look at the return on your educational investment — using real federal data.
Yes — for most students, Dorsey College-Grand Rapids delivers a positive return. Over four years, the typical net price is $28,062/year ($112,248 total). Graduates earn $29,392 at ten years, and over a 20-year career we project $904,786 in total earnings — a net gain of $792,538 (8.1× your investment). The median debt is $13,000, which takes less than a year to pay back at typical earnings. This is a exceptional ROI compared to national averages.
- Total Cost (4yr)
- $112,248
- Projected 20yr Earnings
- $904,786
- Net Return
- $792,538
- ROI Multiple
- 8.1×
- Cost Per Year
- $28,062
- Median Debt
- $13,000
- Debt Payback
- Less than 1 yr
Does It Change Lives?
Mobility, social capital, and innovation — does it move people up?
Top Programs
The fields Dorsey College-Grand Rapids awards the most degrees in, by share of completions. Where federal field-of-study data exists, we show what graduates in that major earned early in their careers. Each links to its degree guide — or see what someone with your income, scores, and major would pay and earn here in the Students Like You simulator.
- Health Professions 100% $24,443 early-career
Early-career median earnings by major (typically 1–2 years after completion, bachelor's level where available), in today's dollars (CPI-adjusted). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard field of study. Distinct from the school-wide 10-year median; suppressed for small programs.
Top Careers
Where these majors tend to lead — common career paths for Dorsey College-Grand Rapids's most popular programs, ranked by median pay with our proprietary scorecard insights.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is It Hard to Get Into Dorsey College-Grand Rapids? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Dorsey College-Grand Rapids enrolls students across a range of programs.
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Dorsey College-Grand Rapids? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
Published tuition at Dorsey College-Grand Rapids is $9,695, but few families pay that. The number to watch is net price, what students actually pay each year after federal grants and institutional scholarships. Here it averages about $28,062. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $28,098 after need-based grants. The median graduate leaves with about $13,000 in federal student loans.
Is Dorsey College-Grand Rapids Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Dorsey College-Grand Rapids report median earnings of $29,392, a figure worth comparing against the cost of attendance before enrolling.
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