Programs Offered

Cosmetology / Esthetics / Nail Technology

Recent Reviews

7/21/2025 via Google
7/21/2025
via Google

I was a student at Dorsey’s Madison Heights Campus from 2023 through May of 2024. I graduated in August of 2024 and passed State Boards on my first time testing. Mrs. Carmen Ritchett was an excellent teacher and made sure that understanding theory and state board was a key factor in the program. Unfortunately my class did not experience the teaching styles of other instructors do to poor teacher excess ability on the schools part but she did encourage us that learning from other instructors was a good thing and very helpful for us. Mrs. Carmen ran multiple classes and still imparted knowledge and skills to her students. Glad I experienced her. She was a very important part of me graduating with high numbers and passing State Boards.

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7/16/2025 via Google
7/16/2025
via Google

Dorsey Esthetician program is nothing but the best! Mrs. Amal has a connection with each one of her students providing them with the education they need to succeed. My time at Dorsey was nothing but the best and I highly recommend this program to people seeking the Esthetician program!

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5/19/2025 via Google
5/19/2025
via Google

This school was great with working with working moms. The schedules were great, the teachers had positive personalities, financial aid had my best interest and went above and beyond to get me help. The DON was fair. My whole class graduated! (PN Cohort 17)! This school is not out to fail you. They equipped us for success. Oh and Capstone was great! Trust the process. I passed on my first try. I could do a commercial about the experience I had.

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In the School's Words

Dorsey College offers exceptional training designed to prepare students for promising career opportunities in fields such as cosmetology, culinary arts, healthcare and skilled trades.

Today Dorsey is proudly represented by thousands of successful graduates working in their chosen careers throughout Michigan, because employers know they can feel confident hiring a Dorsey graduate.

Dorsey College is committed to providing their students with the best training and education possible, thus improving career opportunities available to them. This is why the entire staff of Dorsey College strives to prepare individuals for the best possible careers in a variety of fields. Each program at Dorsey College is committed to providing quality career education and positive reinforcement to enable the development of self-esteem, self-reliance, professionalism and confidence in all students coupled with an obligation to support the diverse communities in which they live and work.

The goal of accreditation is to ensure that education provided by the institutions of higher education meets or exceeds an acceptable level of quality. Dorsey College is proud to have achieved accreditation through the following:

Institutional Accreditation

Council on Occupational Education

Dorsey College is accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education (COE). This applies to the Madison Heights campus (which serves as the main campus) and the Dearborn, Grand Rapids, Roseville, Saginaw, Wayne, and Woodhaven campuses (which are branch campus locations of Madison Heights). Contact information for the Council on Occupational Education is as follows: 7840 Roswell Road, Building 300, Suite 325, Atlanta, GA 30350, telephone: 770-396-3898 / FAX: 770-396-3790, www.council.org.

Programmatic Accreditation

Accrediting Commission of the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation

The Culinary Arts program at Dorsey College – Roseville campus is programmatically accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation.

The Baking and Pastry Arts program at Dorsey College – Roseville campus is programmatically accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation.

Contact information is as follows: American Culinary Federation Education Foundation’s Accrediting Commission, 180 Center Place Way, St. Augustine, FL 32095, telephone: (800) 624 – 9458.

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs

The Dorsey College Paramedic program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP). Contact information for the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org), 9355 – 113th St. N, #7709, Seminole, FL 33775, telephone: (727) 210-2350. To contact CoAEMSP: 8301 Lakeview Parkway Suite 111-312 Rowlett, TX 75088 214-703-8445, FAX 214-703-8992, www.coaemsp.org.

Programs vary by campus.

Financial Aid

Financial Aid is available to those who qualify.

Programs

Dorsey College - Madison Heights offers the following programs:

Cosmetology / Esthetics / Nail Technology

Cosmetology

Program Length 1,500 hours
Average Completion N/A
Program Tuition N/A

About This School

Accreditation or State Approval

Council on Occupational Education (COE)

One or more programs offered at this school is accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accredited programs qualify graduates for applicable state licensing. In addition, accredited schools typically can offer more financial aid options, including federal financial aid. Learn more about accreditation and approval.

Financial Aid

67% of students received financial aid

On average, students received $6,938 in financial aid.

Student Body

Gender Ratio

77% Female, 23% Male

Race / Ethnicity Ratio

17% White, 1% Hispanic / Latino, 66% African American, 2% Asian American, 1% American Indian, 0% Hawaiian / Pacific, 6% Two or More, 6% Unknown

547 students are enrolled in this school

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Page last updated: 02/05/2025

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