The Michigan Barber School

8988-90 Grand River Avenue
Detroit, MI 48204
Top-Ranked (2026-27): View Rankings

School Highlights

The Michigan Barber School serves 176 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 40%.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Enrollment: 176 students
  • Minority enrollment: 96%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

The Michigan Barber School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The Michigan Barber School
(MI) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
1 staff
70 staff
Number of Programs Offered
2
16

Student Body

The student population of The Michigan Barber School has grown by 162% over five years.
The The Michigan Barber School diversity score of 0.29 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has declined by 20% over five years.
Total Enrollment
176 students
2,149 students
# Full-Time Students
176 students
889 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
176 students
2,151 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
176 students
961 students
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
5%
7%
% Black
84%
16%
% White
4%
60%
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
% Unknown races
4%
8%
Diversity Score
0.29
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
100%
31%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$22,100
$30,700

Tuition & Financial Aid

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
95%
89%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Michigan Barber School's ranking?
The Michigan Barber School ranks among the top 20% of community college in Michigan for: Average community college minority breakdown, Percent of students receiving financial aid and Highest completion rates.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Enrollment: 176 students
  • Minority enrollment: 96%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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