·Public Community College
Henry Ford College is a public community college located in Dearborn, Michigan, serving the western Wayne County region of metro Detroit. Founded in 1938 by the Dearborn Public Schools Board of Education, HFC has grown into a comprehensive two-year institution enrolling more than 11,000 students annually across its Dearborn campus and additional instructional sites. The college offers more than 170 programs of study leading to associate degrees, certificates, and workforce credentials in fields including business, healthcare, information technology, engineering technology, liberal arts, and the trades. Henry Ford College is particularly known for its strong nursing and allied health programs, as well as its transfer pathways to four-year universities. The Hawks athletic teams compete in the Michigan Community College Athletic Association (MCCAA) and NJCAA Region XII, fielding varsity teams in basketball, baseball, golf, softball, volleyball, and wrestling. HFC serves a richly diverse student population—including a significant Arab-American community reflecting the demographics of Dearborn—and draws international students from more than 40 countries, including Lebanon, Yemen, and Canada. With an emphasis on accessible, affordable education and workforce development, Henry Ford College plays a vital role in the economic vitality of southeastern Michigan.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$$9,030
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $7,816
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
