Miami Dade College

300 NE 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33132-2204

Tel: (305) 237-8888

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.

School Highlights

Miami Dade College serves 66,046 students (40% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 48:1 is higher than the state community college average of 38:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 31%.
Miami Dade College is one of 18 community colleges within Miami-dade County, FL.
The nearest community college to Miami Dade College is Miami Ad School-Wynwood (1.9 miles away).

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Miami Dade College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Florida for:

The teacher population of 1,378 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.

The student population of Miami Dade College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 48:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Miami Dade College diversity score of 0.54 is less than the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Total Enrollment	66,046 students	1,142 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	48:1	38:1

# Full-Time Students	26,157 students	487 students

# Part-Time Students	39,889 students	655 students


% Asian	1%	2%

% Hispanic	65%	24%

% Black	16%	17%

% White	8%	69%

% Non Resident races	6%	2%

% Unknown races	3%	-

Diversity Score	0.54	0.60

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)	$34,300	$30,300

The public in-state tuition of $3,486 is less than the state average of $6,464. The in-state tuition has grown by 10% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $12,015 is more than the state average of $11,973. The out-state tuition has grown by 6% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees	$3,486	$6,464

Out-State Tuition Fees	$12,015	$11,973

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	81%	91%

Median Debt for Graduates	$8,500	$11,875

Median Debt for Dropouts	$6,500	$6,334

Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

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.

The nearest community college to Miami Dade College is Miami Ad School-Wynwood (1.9 miles away).

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Did You Know?

For Florida public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $6,464 per year for in-state students and $11,973 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,054 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Florida is 86%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Florida community colleges have a diversity score of 0.60, which is lower than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in Florida is Johnson & Wales University-North Miami. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.