Miami Dade College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2503 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #701 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #643 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #21 of 109 | In Florida |
| #3 of 7 | In Miami |
| #611 of 1,000 | For Forensic Science |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 47,245
- 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.
14,522 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
17,085 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 | 33658 (71%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 6923 (15%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 3227 (7%) |
| White | 2085 (4%) |
| Asian | 518 (1%) |
| Two or more races | 457 (1%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 343 (0.7%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 18 (0%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 6 (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
- $6,647
- Students receiving aid
- 84%
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 1,386 bachelor's degrees across 14 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Miami Dade College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 8,584 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 538 | 206 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 519 | |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | 161 | |
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 64 | 74 |
| Information Technology | 38 | 97 |
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 83 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 19 | 61 |
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 80 | |
| Forensic Science and Technology | 66 | |
| Data Analytics, General | 61 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 56 | |
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 56 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 55 | |
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 54 | |
| Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management & Manager | 51 | |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 49 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 48 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 44 | |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 16 | 26 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 36 | |
| Aviation & Airway Management and Operations | 34 | |
| Clinical & Medical Laboratory Technician | 33 | |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 25 | 8 |
| Music Technology | 33 | |
| Airline & Commercial & Professional Pilot and Flight Crew | 30 | |
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 29 | |
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General | 29 | |
| Fashion & Apparel Design | 27 | |
| Computer Graphics | 26 | |
| Data Science, General | 25 | |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 24 | |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 6 | 17 |
| Veterinary & Animal Health Technology & Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 22 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 21 | |
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 21 | |
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 19 | |
| Network and System Administration & Administrator | 19 | |
| Fashion Merchandising | 17 | |
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 15 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 14 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 14 | |
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 14 | |
| Histologic Technician | 10 | |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other | 10 | |
| Opticianry & Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician | 10 | |
| Architectural Technology & Technician | 9 | |
| Interior Design | 9 | |
| Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology & Technician | 9 | |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness | 8 | |
| Health Information & Medical Records Technology & Technician | 7 | |
| Photography | 7 | |
| Small Business Administration & Management | 7 | |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping | 6 | |
| Construction Engineering Technology & Technician | 5 | |
| Data Modeling & Warehousing and Database Administration | 4 | |
| Finance, General | 4 | |
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology & Technician | 4 | |
| Web Page, Digital & Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 3 | |
| Computer Engineering Technology & Technician | 2 | |
| Cyber & Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism | 2 | |
| Nuclear Medical Technology & Technologist | 2 | |
| Biomedical Technology & Technician | 1 | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 10,398 | 1,386 |
Miami Dade College has a graduation rate of 45%, which is among the 33% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 45% | 39% | 49% |
Publications & Citations
Miami Dade College has published 1,122 scientific papers with 14,158 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Environmental Science, Biology, Political Science, Sociology, Law, Computer Science, Psychology, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 5 | 12 |
| 1992 | 4 | 11 |
| 1993 | 7 | 12 |
| 1994 | 4 | 9 |
| 1995 | 9 | 11 |
| 1996 | 8 | 27 |
| 1997 | 7 | 18 |
| 1998 | 5 | 57 |
| 1999 | 9 | 86 |
| 2000 | 7 | 48 |
| 2001 | 12 | 94 |
| 2002 | 9 | 92 |
| 2003 | 16 | 95 |
| 2004 | 13 | 117 |
| 2005 | 20 | 157 |
| 2006 | 22 | 172 |
| 2007 | 21 | 371 |
| 2008 | 24 | 441 |
| 2009 | 23 | 502 |
| 2010 | 28 | 524 |
| 2011 | 34 | 704 |
| 2012 | 38 | 826 |
| 2013 | 53 | 756 |
| 2014 | 50 | 783 |
| 2015 | 42 | 786 |
| 2016 | 42 | 740 |
| 2017 | 46 | 761 |
| 2018 | 63 | 816 |
| 2019 | 61 | 787 |
| 2020 | 69 | 952 |
| 2021 | 74 | 988 |
| 2022 | 104 | 919 |
| 2023 | 70 | 1006 |
Miami Dade College alumni
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Oscar Isaac
- Occupations
- stage actortelevision actorfilm actoractor
- Biography
-
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
- television actormusicianfilm actoractorfilm producer
- Biography
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Steven Bauer is an American actor.
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Victoria Principal
- Occupations
- modelactorentrepreneurtelevision actorfilm actor
- Biography
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Vicki Ree Principal, later known as Victoria Principal, is a Japanese-born 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
- singersinger-songwriterrecord producer
- Biography
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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, 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 | 4,326 |
| 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 |