Miami Dade College
300 ne 2nd ave, Miami, FL, 33132-0220 - View a map of this school Map
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The mission of Miami Dade College is to provide accessible, affordable, high quality education by keeping the learner's needs at the center of decision-making and working in partnership with its dynamic, multi-cultural community.


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  Miami Dade College Community College Avg.
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County Miami-Dade County, FL -
Title IV Eligible Yes Yes
Carnegie Classification Associate of Arts Colleges Associate of Arts Colleges
Institution Level 4 or more years At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution Control Public Public
Full-Time Undergraduate 18,836 students 999 students
Part-Time Undergraduate 35,333 students 1,410 students
Total Enrollment 54,169 students 2,175 students
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid 68% 78%
% Students Receiving Federal Grants 59% 47%
Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received $3,458 $2,810
% Students Receiving State/Local Grants 7% 28%
Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received $1,212 $1,211
% Students Receiving Institutional Grants 16% 11%
Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received $1,061 $1,117
% Students Receiving Loans 7% 37%
Avg. Amount Of Loan Received $3,737 $3,048
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.
  • Profile last updated:02/23/2008.
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