Miami Dade College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2379 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #671 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #612 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #21 of 109 | In Florida |
| #3 of 7 | In Miami |
| #644 of 1,038 | For Forensic Science |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 58,941
- Male:Female Ratio
- 42:58
- 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.
16,514 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
18,051 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 | 41864 (71%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 8753 (15%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 4405 (7%) |
| White | 2229 (4%) |
| Asian | 612 (1%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 526 (0.9%) |
| Two or more races | 511 (0.9%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 16 (0%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 10 (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
- $7,216
- Students receiving aid
- 86%
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 1,183 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 | 6,449 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 669 | 214 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 414 | |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 69 | 84 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | 123 | |
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 34 | 64 |
| Information Technology | 42 | 42 |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 68 | |
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 45 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 43 | |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 42 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 17 | 24 |
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 39 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 38 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 38 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 37 | |
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 36 | |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 17 | 18 |
| Clinical & Medical Laboratory Technician | 34 | |
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 34 | |
| Forensic Science and Technology | 33 | |
| Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management & Manager | 31 | |
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General | 30 | |
| Data Analytics, General | 29 | |
| Music Technology | 29 | |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 29 | |
| Airline & Commercial & Professional Pilot and Flight Crew | 27 | |
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 27 | |
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 26 | |
| Computer Graphics | 23 | |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 23 | |
| Fashion & Apparel Design | 23 | |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 1 | 21 |
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 21 | |
| Fashion Merchandising | 18 | |
| Aviation & Airway Management and Operations | 17 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 16 | |
| Veterinary & Animal Health Technology & Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 16 | |
| Network and System Administration & Administrator | 13 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 12 | |
| Data Science, General | 12 | |
| Histologic Technician | 12 | |
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 11 | |
| Nuclear Medical Technology & Technologist | 11 | |
| Surgical Technology & Technologist | 11 | |
| Interior Design | 10 | |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other | 10 | |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness | 9 | |
| Health Information & Medical Records Technology & Technician | 9 | |
| Opticianry & Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician | 9 | |
| Photography | 9 | |
| Small Business Administration & Management | 9 | |
| Architectural Technology & Technician | 8 | |
| Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology & Technician | 8 | |
| Web Page, Digital & Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 8 | |
| Finance, General | 7 | |
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 7 | |
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology & Technician | 6 | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 5 | |
| Construction Engineering Technology & Technician | 4 | |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping | 4 | |
| Biology Teacher Education | 2 | |
| Computer Engineering Technology & Technician | 2 | |
| Cyber & Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism | 2 | |
| Biology & Biotechnology Technology & Technician | 1 | |
| Biomedical Technology & Technician | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 8,203 | 1,183 |
Miami Dade College has a graduation rate of 46%, which is among the 34% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 46% | 41% | 50% |
Publications & Citations
Miami Dade College has published 1,287 scientific papers with 20,700 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 277 |
| 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 | 940 |
| 2017 | 55 | 961 |
| 2018 | 62 | 1017 |
| 2019 | 71 | 1076 |
| 2020 | 71 | 1204 |
| 2021 | 82 | 1354 |
| 2022 | 105 | 1258 |
| 2023 | 79 | 1344 |
| 2024 | 37 | 1379 |
| 2025 | 44 | 1127 |
Miami Dade College alumni
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Oscar Isaac
- Occupations
- television actorstage actoractorfilm actor
- 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
- musiciantelevision actorfilm produceractorfilm actor
- Biography
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Steven Bauer is an American actor.
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Victoria Principal
- Occupations
- television actorentrepreneuractormodelenvironmentalist
- 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 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
- singerrecord producersinger-songwriter
- 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, 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 | 4,143 |
| 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 |