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Miami Dade College

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Large
Common app member Yes
Student to faculty ratio 18 to 1
On-time graduation rate 35%

Located in Miami, Florida, MDC is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Miami Dade College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Miami Dade College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at MDC is reported to be 35%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Florida state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 49%.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

In-State Tuition & Fees

$2,838

Cost of attendance at Miami Dade College in 2022 for students from Florida.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Florida's average $3,874
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$9,661

Cost of attendance at Miami Dade College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Florida's average $14,069
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 92 of freshman students at Miami Dade College received on average $6,698 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,698
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 4,101 63% $6,131 $25,143,580
Other Federal Grant 4,564 71% $6,483 $29,587,239
State Grant/Scholarships 842 13% $2,320 $1,953,293
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 3,561 55% $2,338 $8,324,555
Total Grant & Scholarships 5,952 92% $6,698 $39,865,087

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Miami Dade College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Miami Dade College students is 34.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 38.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 30.6%.

34.7%

  • asian 50.8% 32 students
  • African American 30.4% 309 students
  • white 36.4% 145 students
  • unknown 33.3% 64 students
  • hispanic 36.7% 2,271 students
  • International Students 16.5% 85 students
  • Mixed Race 36.8% 14 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Miami Dade College provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Miami Dade College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training