Miami Dade College

300 NE 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33132

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 54,973 students (41% of students are full-time).

The college's student:teacher ratio of 40:1 is higher than the state community college average of 34:1.

Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 61%.

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

	Miami Dade College	(FL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification	Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's	Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Institution Level	Four or more years	Four or more years
Institution Control	Public	Private, for profit
Total Faculty	1,378 staff	55 staff

The student population of Miami Dade College has declined by 16% over five years.

The student:teacher ratio of 40:1 has decreased from 47:1 over five years.

The Miami Dade College diversity score of 0.46 is less than the state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has declined by 14% over five years.

Total Enrollment	54,973 students	2,723 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	40:1	34:1

# Full-Time Students	22,292 students	789 students

# Part-Time Students	32,681 students	1,934 students


% Asian	1%	3%

% Hispanic	71%	28%

% Black	17%	19%

% White	6%	39%

% Two or more races	1%	3%
% Non Resident races	1%	3%

% Unknown races	3%	5%

Diversity Score	0.46	0.73

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

The public in-state tuition of $3,486 is less than the state average of $4,475. The in-state tuition has grown by 22% over four years.

The public out-state tuition of $12,015 is more than the state average of $11,066. The out-state tuition has grown by 24% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees	$3,486	$4,475

Out-State Tuition Fees	$12,015	$11,066

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	84%	88%

Median Debt for Graduates	$10,000	$10,500

Median Debt for Dropouts	$7,500	$5,500

Source: 2019 (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 College of Business and Technology-Main Campus (8.6 miles away).