Miami Dade College

300 NE 2nd Ave., Miami, FL, 33132-2297
Tel: (305)237-8888
Public | 61,674 students

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COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS:
  • Miami Dade College serves 61,674 students (40% of students are full-time).
  • The school's student:teacher ratio of 36:1 is higher than the college average of 21:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body.
  • Miami Dade College is one of 24 community colleges within Miami-Dade County, FL.

School Overview:

Miami Dade College
Community College Avg.
Institution Level Four or more years At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control Public Public
Instructional Staff Total
(research/public service staff included)
1,701 staff 63 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment 61,674 students 1,418 students
Student / Staff Ratio 1:36 1:21
# Full-Time Students
24,875 students 1,262 students
# Part-Time Students
36,799 students 1,508 students
 
% American Indian/Alaskan
- 1%
% Asian
- 2%
% Hawaiian
- 1%
% Hispanic
- 6%
% Black
- 15%
% White
- 62%
% Two or more races
- 2%
Finances and Admission
In-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)
$2,847 $4,485
 
Out-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)
$10,371 $8,679
 

School Notes:

  • Established in 1959; opened September 1960, Miami Dade College, a state-supported college with eight campuses and numerous outreach centers,is the largest institution of higher education in the United States and one of the most highly regarded colleges in the nation. It is governed by a seven-member District Board of Trustees and a college president.
  • Miami Dade College offers more than 150 associate's degrees. Some of these provide the first two years of college before transferring to a four-year college or university to earn a bachelor's degree. Others are two-year programs designed for immediate job entry. We offer 50 fast-track vocational training programs, as well as a full complement of adult education classes, GED preparation classes, and classes for fun and recreation.
  • Some of our newest programs are Histologic Technology, Computer Engineering Technology, Marketing Management, Telecommunications Engineering Technology, Veterinary Technology, and Dental Office Management, to name a few.
  • Our campuses and additional centers are conveniently located throughout Miami-Dade County. Many of our classes can also be taken from home or work through a variety of distance education options including Independent Studies, Life Lab, Open College and Virtual College.
  • Sports Associations Memberships: National Athletic Association, National Junior College Athletic Association

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