School Highlights
Dade Medical College-Miami serves 1,037 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 67%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 1,037 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
- Minority enrollment: 99%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Dade Medical College-Miami ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 22% over five years.
Dade Medical College-Miami
(FL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Item not available
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
42 staff
39 staff
Number of Programs Offered
10
16
School Calendar
School Motto
As democracy’s college, Miami Dade College changes lives through accessible, high-quality teaching and learning experiences.
Student Body
The student population of Dade Medical College-Miami has grown by 482% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 has increased from 3:1 over five years.
The Dade Medical College-Miami diversity score of 0.32 is less than the state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has declined by 21% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,037 students
1,014 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
31:1
# Full-Time Students
1,037 students
559 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
1,037 students
661 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,037 students
552 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
81%
32%
% Black
14%
20%
% White
1%
33%
% Unknown races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.32
0.74
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
71%
67%
Tuition & Financial Aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
86%
Median Debt for Graduates
$25,430
$9,750
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,361
$5,562
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Madeline Pumariega, first female president of Miami Dade College -
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Dade Medical College-Miami?
Dade Medical College-Miami famous alumni include: Madeline Pumariega, first female president of Miami Dade College.
What is Dade Medical College-Miami's ranking?
Dade Medical College-Miami ranks among the top 20% of community college in Florida for: Average community college minority breakdown.
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