Miami Dade College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2553 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #709 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #649 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #21 of 109 | In Florida |
| #3 of 7 | In Miami |
| #646 of 1,008 | For Forensic Science |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 39,139
- Male:Female Ratio
- 41:59
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- mdc.edu
Miami Dade College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Miami Dade College has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
13,339 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
13,092 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
Miami Dade College has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Hispanic | 28239 (72%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 5226 (13%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 2947 (8%) |
| White | 1654 (4%) |
| Asian | 437 (1%) |
| Two or more races | 335 (0.9%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 268 (0.7%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 17 (0%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 9 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $7,209
- Students receiving aid
- 90%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $1,987 |
| Tuition in-state | $1,987 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $7,947 |
| Fee in-district | $851 |
| Fee in-state | $851 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,714 |
Miami Dade College majors
Miami Dade College has granted 1,187 bachelor's degrees across 15 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Miami Dade College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 6,858 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 664 | 181 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 457 | |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | 159 | |
| Information Technology | 37 | 59 |
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 41 | 47 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 33 | 55 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 58 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 55 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 51 | |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 49 | |
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 48 | |
| Clinical & Medical Laboratory Technician | 47 | |
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 39 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 18 | 19 |
| Forensic Science and Technology | 37 | |
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General | 35 | |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 35 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 31 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 30 | |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 13 | 17 |
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 28 | |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 9 | 19 |
| Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management & Manager | 28 | |
| Data Analytics, General | 27 | |
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 27 | |
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 26 | |
| Aviation & Airway Management and Operations | 26 | |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 26 | |
| Fashion & Apparel Design | 26 | |
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 26 | |
| Computer Graphics | 25 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 23 | |
| Music Technology | 23 | |
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 21 | |
| Airline & Commercial & Professional Pilot and Flight Crew | 19 | |
| Fashion Merchandising | 17 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 16 | |
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 15 | |
| Network and System Administration & Administrator | 15 | |
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 13 | |
| Surgical Technology & Technologist | 13 | |
| Opticianry & Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician | 12 | |
| Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology & Technician | 12 | |
| Veterinary & Animal Health Technology & Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 12 | |
| Data Science, General | 11 | |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness | 11 | |
| Computer Engineering Technology & Technician | 9 | |
| Web Page, Digital & Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 9 | |
| Construction Engineering Technology & Technician | 8 | |
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology & Technician | 8 | |
| Histologic Technician | 8 | |
| Interior Design | 8 | |
| Small Business Administration & Management | 8 | |
| Architectural Technology & Technician | 7 | |
| Health Information & Medical Records Technology & Technician | 7 | |
| Biology & Biotechnology Technology & Technician | 6 | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 6 | |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other | 6 | |
| Nuclear Medical Technology & Technologist | 6 | |
| Biomedical Technology & Technician | 3 | |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping | 3 | |
| Photography | 3 | |
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Cyber & Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism | 1 | |
| Finance, General | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 8,620 | 1,187 |
Miami Dade College has a graduation rate of 45%, which is among the 32% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 45% | 39% | 49% |
Publications & Citations
Miami Dade College has published 1,250 scientific papers with 19,795 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Environmental Science, Biology, Political Science, Computer Science, Law, Sociology, Psychology, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 4 | 17 |
| 1993 | 7 | 14 |
| 1994 | 4 | 13 |
| 1995 | 9 | 19 |
| 1996 | 8 | 30 |
| 1997 | 7 | 27 |
| 1998 | 6 | 68 |
| 1999 | 9 | 100 |
| 2000 | 7 | 63 |
| 2001 | 11 | 117 |
| 2002 | 10 | 124 |
| 2003 | 17 | 143 |
| 2004 | 14 | 182 |
| 2005 | 27 | 242 |
| 2006 | 30 | 276 |
| 2007 | 23 | 496 |
| 2008 | 26 | 576 |
| 2009 | 25 | 636 |
| 2010 | 30 | 718 |
| 2011 | 42 | 917 |
| 2012 | 36 | 1039 |
| 2013 | 54 | 928 |
| 2014 | 49 | 982 |
| 2015 | 48 | 992 |
| 2016 | 43 | 939 |
| 2017 | 54 | 961 |
| 2018 | 61 | 1015 |
| 2019 | 71 | 1076 |
| 2020 | 71 | 1205 |
| 2021 | 82 | 1354 |
| 2022 | 105 | 1256 |
| 2023 | 79 | 1340 |
| 2024 | 37 | 1364 |
Miami Dade College alumni
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Oscar Isaac
- Occupations
- film actortelevision actorstage actoractor
- Biography
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Óscar Isaac Hernández Estrada is an American actor. Recognized for his versatility, he has been credited with breaking stereotypes about Latino characters in Hollywood. He was named the best actor of his generation by Vanity Fair in 2017 and one of the 25 greatest actors of the 21st century by The New York Times in 2020. His accolades include a Golden Globe Award and a nomination for a Primetime Emmy Award. In 2016, he featured on Time's list of the 100 most influential people in the world.
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Steven Bauer
- Occupations
- film produceractorfilm actormusiciantelevision actor
- Biography
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Steven Bauer is an American actor.
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Victoria Principal
- Occupations
- film actortelevision actorentrepreneuractormodel
- Biography
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Vicki Ree Principal, later known as Victoria Principal, is an American actress, producer, entrepreneur, and author, best known for her role as Pamela Barnes Ewing on the American primetime television soap opera series Dallas. She spent nine years on the long-running series, leaving in 1987. Afterwards, she opened her own production company, Victoria Principal Productions, focusing mostly on television films. In the mid-1980s, she became interested in natural beauty therapies, and in 1989, she created an eponymous line of skincare products, Principal Secret.
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Harry Wayne Casey
- Occupations
- singer-songwritersingerrecord producer
- Biography
-
Harry Wayne Casey, better known by his stage name KC, is an American record producer, musician, and songwriter. He is best known for his band, KC and the Sunshine Band, with co-founder Richard Finch. Casey has enjoyed success and recognition as a producer of several hits for other artists, and as a pioneer of the disco genre of the 1970s.
General info
| Alternative names | MDCC Miami Dade MDC Miami-Dade Community College |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1960 |
| Colors | blue, gray |
| Academic calendar | August to July (August - December; January-April; May-July) |
| Total FTE staff | 3,987 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant |
Location and contacts
| Address | 300 NE 2nd Avenue Miami, Florida, 33132-2204 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 442,000 |
| Phone | 3052378888 |