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Henry Ford Community College Review

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Henry Ford Community College is a large, two-year, public school with 15,575 students enrolled. This school was established in 1938 and is one of the 3 schools located in Dearborn, Michigan.

Academic Offerings



Programs
Offered
57
At Henry Ford Community College you can earn your several-month certificate, 1-year certificate, associate degree, or 2-year certificate.

The most popular concentrations at Henry Ford Community College are Nursing, Business, and Management.

Student Retention
58%
Henry Ford Community College implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 57 degree programs including Computer Programming, Engineering, General Studies, Legal Assistant, Medical and Clinical Assistant, Nursing, and Physical Therapist Assistant.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. However, if you plan to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Students to Faculty Ratio
87 : 1
Henry Ford Community College student retention rate is low at 58% (way below Michigan average). Considering this statistic, apparently students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at Henry Ford Community College is very low: 8%. Around 35% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to full-time faculty ratio at Henry Ford Community College is quite disappointing -- 87:1.

Tuition and Loans



FAFSA Code
for 2010/11
002270
If you anticipate to file your FAFSA application for Federal Student Aid, the college code for Henry Ford Community College is 002270. Please verify this code before using it with your FAFSA application.

Federal Student Aid is an office of the US Department of Education, which provides financial aid to eligible students and families. To meet minimum eligibility requirements you will need to have a valid Social Security number and high school diploma or GED certificate.

Tuition and fees per year
$3,400
It is possible to get a loan at Henry Ford Community College, as 31% of the school's students receive loans, while the average loan amount is about $3,000.

Average tuition price is very low, around $3,000 a year. The additional fees at Henry Ford Community College not covered by tuition are roughly $400; this comes to $3,400 a year.

Admissions Information



Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
The school might accept your dual credits and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) for admission.

The undergraduate application fee at Henry Ford Community College is $30.00. The application fee cannot be applied toward tuition fees. In addition, this application fee is not refundable if the student is not accepted to the school.

If you would like to obtain more details about admission at Henry Ford Community College, call the school's general information office at (313) 845-9600 or check Henry Ford Community College Website.

Opportunities and Services



Videos
Available
7
Henry Ford Community College provides a distance education program.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Henry Ford Community College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and to find a full-time job upon graduation.

At this moment there is no on-campus housing at Henry Ford Community College.

Crime and Safety



Safety
Grade
B
Based on the college crime numbers, Henry Ford Community College seems to be a generally safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime Report for this college.

Learn about other colleges around Dearborn. Other cities to get an education from near Henry Ford Community College are Allen Park, Redford, Westland, Taylor, and Wayne.

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Henry Ford Community College Location and Maps



Post Address: Henry Ford Community College, 5101 Evergreen Rd, Dearborn, Michigan 48128-1495, USA
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