Miami Dade College
- 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 51,679 students (42% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 62%.
Top Rankings
Miami Dade College ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Average community college minority breakdown
- Community Size Largest student body
School Overview
The teacher population of 4,430 teachers has grown by 229% 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, non-profit |
Total Faculty | 4,430 staff | 128 staff |
School Calendar | Link to School Calendar |
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) IPEDS
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.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Miami Dade College is Miami Ad School-Wynwood (1.9 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Miami Ad School-WynwoodPrivate for-profit111 students | 1.90 Mi571 NW 28th St
Miami, FL 33127
(305) 538-3193 1.90111 - 1,361 students | 8.20 Mi1701 NE 127th St
Miami, FL 33181
(305) 892-7000 8.201,361 - College of Business and Technology-Main CampusPrivate for-profit157 students | 8.60 Mi8230 W Flagler St.
Miami, FL 33144
(786) 693-8802 8.60157 - Florida National University-Main CampusPrivate for-profit3,981 students | 9.20 Mi4425 West. Jose Regueiro (20th) Avenue
Hialeah, FL 33012
(305) 821-3333 9.203,981 - College of Business and Technology-HialeahPrivate for-profit112 students | 9.30 Mi935 West 49 Street # 203
Hialeah, FL 33012
(786) 693-8803 9.30112
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