Miami Dade College (MDC)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Large
Common app member	Yes
Student to faculty ratio	18 to 1
On-time graduation rate	35%

Located in Miami, Florida, MDC is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Miami Dade College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Miami Dade College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at MDC is reported to be 35%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Florida state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 49%.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$2,838

Cost of attendance at Miami Dade College in 2022 for students from Florida.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Florida's average	$3,874
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$9,661

Cost of attendance at Miami Dade College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Florida's average	$14,069
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 92 of freshman students at Miami Dade College received on average $6,698 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,698

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	4,101	63%	$6,131	$25,143,580
Other Federal Grant	4,564	71%	$6,483	$29,587,239
State Grant/Scholarships	842	13%	$2,320	$1,953,293
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	3,561	55%	$2,338	$8,324,555
Total Grant & Scholarships	5,952	92%	$6,698	$39,865,087

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Miami Dade College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Miami Dade College students is 34.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 38.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 30.6%.

34.7%

asian 50.8% 32 students
African American 30.4% 309 students
white 36.4% 145 students
unknown 33.3% 64 students
hispanic 36.7% 2,271 students
International Students 16.5% 85 students
Mixed Race 36.8% 14 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Miami Dade College provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Miami Dade College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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