A College of Excellence

With 165,000 currently enrolled students and more than 2 million students admitted since it opened its doors in 1960, Miami Dade College (MDC) is the largest campus-based institution of higher education in the United States. MDC's eight campuses are located in and around Miami, Florida, and include Hialeah, Homestead, InterAmerican, Kendall, Medical, North, West and Wolfson campuses. In addition, MDC has an outreach center: The Carrie P. Meek Entrepreneurial Education Center.

The College's multiple locations throughout Miami-Dade County offer students highly flexible scheduling options for more than 300 pathways of study. Students may pursue four-year bachelor's degrees and two-year associate degrees, as well as various vocational and college credit certificates. MDC offers evening and weekend courses, and classes online through its Virtual College at http://www.mdc.edu/virtual/.

Miami Dade College, its students, faculty and staff, have also been recognized through numerous prestigious awards and honors. Recent examples include the 2017 Leah Meyer Austin Award from Achieving the Dream, the 2016 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity award from Insight into Diversity, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom, which was presented to MDC President Eduardo J. Padrón by former U.S. President Barack Obama.

Academic Programs

Miami Dade College offers bachelor's programs in select majors, including biological sciences, data analytics, education, electronics engineering technology, film, TV and digital production, information systems technology, nursing, physician assistant studies, public safety management, supervision and management, and supply chain management. All bachelor's programs at MDC are workforce driven, with coursework designed to prepare students for a specific career.

Two-year associate degrees prepare students to enter into junior-year studies at universities or for immediate employment in certain career fields. MDC offers hundreds of associate degree pathways in areas such as accounting, architecture, biology, computer science, criminal justice, dietetics, education, fashion, hospitality, interior design, journalism, paralegal studies, social work and sociology. MDC awards more associate degrees to Hispanics than any other institution of higher education in the United States.

The College also offers more than 80 college credit certificates that focus on a unique industry or specific job. Credits earned may be applied toward a related Associate in Science degree.
In 2018, MDC launched several trailblazing certificate programs, including cybersecurity, digital forensics, mechatronics and visual and augmented reality.

Students considering MDC have the option to apply to The Honors College, a division of Miami Dade College that is open to high school graduates with exceptional GPA and SAT scores. Benefits of admission to The Honors College include small classes, study-abroad opportunities, development of capstone projects for potential publication and personalized educational planning.

Seamless Transfers

A student graduating with an associate degree from MDC is guaranteed admission to any public university in Florida, as well as several other universities nationwide with which MDC has articulation agreements. Graduates of Miami Dade College have transferred to top-ranking institutions such as Harvard, Yale, Georgetown, Columbia, and Boston University.

Specialized Training and Certificate Options for Students

Miami Dade College offers several options for students looking to start new careers, improve their job skills or learn a trade. MDC's technical certification programs prepare students for specific vocations in over 40 areas, including electronic technology, firefighting, massage therapy, medical assisting, pharmacy technician and television production.

Non-credit and alternative education options at MDC include GED preparation, English as a second language (ESL) courses and dual enrollment courses open to accelerated high school students.

Ample Study Abroad Opportunities

Students at MDC can study in other countries while earning credits toward an MDC degree. The College sponsors study-abroad programs as well as numerous faculty-led programs to destinations around the world. As a member of the College Consortium for International Students (CCIS), MDC students also are able to participate in study-abroad programs sponsored by other CCIS partner institutions.

Financial Aid and Scholarships

Ample financial aid opportunities are available based on financial need and/or academic record, and include direct loan programs, scholarships, federal student aid, Pell Grants, the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program and MDC's American Dream Scholarship, which covers two years of tuition for qualified high-achieving students.

Winning Sharks Teams

Miami Dade College is home to five intercollegiate athletic teams: women's basketball, softball and volleyball, as well as men's basketball and baseball. Since 1961, the Miami Dade College Sharks have won multiple championship games and various recognitions and honors. MDC is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association and the Florida Community College Activities Association's Southern Conference. MDC has captured more than 30 national collegiate athletic titles and is considered one of the most successful athletic programs in the nation.

A Growing List of Notable Alumni

Graduates from MDC include many notable performers, political figures and celebrities, including: U.S. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, Emilio Estefan, Sylvester Stallone, Oscar-winning playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney, Pulitzer-prize winning journalist Mirta Ojito, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, former Major League Baseball catcher Mike Piazza, The Related Group co-founder and CEO Jorge M. Perez and Miami Herald president and publisher Alexandra Villoch.

A Beacon for the Arts

In addition to being one of the foremost colleges in the region, MDC is the home of several of South Florida's most prominent cultural institutions. The College produces and hosts nationally acclaimed events such as the Miami Book Fair and Miami Film Festival, and operates cultural venues including the Museum of Art and Design at MDC, Tower Theater, Koubek Center, the National Historic Landmark Freedom Tower and Teatro Prometeo.

• Agriculture
• Agriculture
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Food Science
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Horticultural Science
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Landscaping and Groundskeeping
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Ornamental Horticulture
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Plant Nursery Management
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Architecture
• Architectural Technology
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Area and ethnic studies
• American Studies
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Asian Studies
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Latin American Studies
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Biological/life sciences
• Biology/Biological Sciences
  Associate Degree offered for this major. Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Biotechnology
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Business/marketing
• Accounting Technology and Bookkeeping
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Banking and Financial Support Services
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Business Administration and Management
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Business Administration, Management and Operations Related
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Business Automation/Technology/Data Entry
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Entrepreneurship
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Finance
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Hospitality Administration
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Hotel/Motel Administration
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
  Associate Degree offered for this major. Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Management Information Systems
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Marketing/Marketing Management
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Nonprofit Management
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Office Management
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Operations Management
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Real Estate
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Restaurant/Food Services Management
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Tourism and Travel Services Management
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Communication technologies
• Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Photographic and Film/Video Technology
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Recording Arts Technology
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Communication/Journalism
• Journalism
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Mass Communication/Media
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Radio and Television
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Computer and information sciences
• Computer and Information Sciences
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Computer Graphics
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Computer Programming
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Computer Programming (Specific Applications)
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Computer Programming (Vendor/Product Certification)
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Computer Science
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Computer Support Specialist
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Information Science/Studies
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Information Technology
  Associate Degree offered for this major. Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Network and System Administration
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Construction trades
• Electrician
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Pipefitting and Sprinkler Fitting
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Plumbing Technology
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Education
• Biology Teacher Education
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Chemistry Teacher Education
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Early Childhood Education
  Associate Degree offered for this major. Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Education
  Associate Degree offered for this major. Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Education (Specific Levels and Methods) Related
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Education Related
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Elementary Education
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Kindergarten/Preschool Education
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Mathematics Teacher Education
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Middle School Education
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Music Teacher Education
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Physics Teacher Education
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Science Teacher Education
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Special Education
  Associate Degree offered for this major. Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Special Education&-Individuals with Hearing Impairments
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Teacher Assistant/Aide
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Engineering
• Engineering
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Engineering Related
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Pre-Engineering
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Engineering technologies
• Architectural Drafting and CAD/CADD
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Architectural Engineering Technology
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Automation Engineer Technology
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Biomedical Technology
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• CAD/CADD Drafting/Design Technology
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Civil Engineering Technology
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Computer Engineering Technology
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Computer Software Technology
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Construction Engineering Technology
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Drafting and Design Technology
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologies Related
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology
  Associate Degree offered for this major. Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Engineering Technology
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Environmental Engineering Technology
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Industrial Technology
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Manufacturing Engineering Technology
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Telecommunications Technology
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• English
• English
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Family and consumer sciences
• Child Development
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Child-Care Provision
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Foreign languages and literature
• Comparative Literature
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• French
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• German
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Italian
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Portuguese
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Spanish
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Health professions and related sciences
• Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technology
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Community Health Services Counseling
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Dental Hygiene
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Ultrasound Technology
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Dietetic Technology
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Dietetics
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Emergency Medical Technology (EMT Paramedic)
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Health Information/Medical Records Administration
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Health Information/Medical Records Technology
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Health Professions Related
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
  Associate Degree offered for this major. Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Health/Medical Preparatory Programs Related
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Histologic Technician
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Histologic Technology/Histotechnologist
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Massage Therapy
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Medical Radiologic Technology
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Medical/Clinical Assistant
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Nuclear Medical Technology
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Ophthalmic Technology
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Opticianry
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Pharmacy Technician
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Phlebotomy Technology
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Physical Therapy Technology
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Physician Assistant
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Radiologic Technology/Science
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  Associate Degree offered for this major. Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Respiratory Care Therapy
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Respiratory Therapy Technician
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Veterinary/Animal Health Technology
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• History
• History
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services
• Corrections
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Corrections and Criminal Justice Related
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Criminal Justice/Police Science
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Fire Prevention and Safety Technology
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Fire Science/Firefighting
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Forensic Science and Technology
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Protective Services Related
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Security and Loss Prevention
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Interdisciplinary studies
• Behavioral Sciences
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Natural Sciences
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Law/legal studies
• Court Reporting
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Legal Assistant/Paralegal
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Liberal arts/general studies
• General Studies
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Humanities
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Mathematics and statistics
• Mathematics
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Mechanic and repair technologies
• Computer Installation and Repair Technology
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Natural resources/environmental science
• Environmental Science
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Forestry
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Parks and recreation
• Parks, Recreation and Leisure
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Personal and culinary services
• Cooking and Related Culinary Arts
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Culinary Arts
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Funeral Service and Mortuary Science
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Philosophy and religious studies
• Philosophy
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Physical sciences
• Chemistry
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Geology/Earth Science
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Physical Sciences
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Physics
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Precision production
• Sheet Metal Technology
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Psychology
• Psychology
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Public administration and social services
• Human Services
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Public Administration
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Social Work
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Social sciences
• Anthropology
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Economics
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• International Relations and Affairs
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Political Science and Government
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Social Sciences
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Sociology
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Transportation and materials moving
• Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Air Traffic Control
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Airline Pilot and Flight Crew
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Aviation/Airway Management
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Visual and performing arts
• Art
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Cinematography and Film/Video Production
  Associate Degree offered for this major. Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Commercial and Advertising Art
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Dance
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Dramatic/Theater Arts
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Game and Interactive Media Design
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Interior Design
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Music
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Music Performance
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Music Technology
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Photography
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Theater Design and Technology
  Associate Degree offered for this major.

• Acceptance Rate
• Applied44,910
• Accepted44,910
• Acceptance Rate100%
• Enrolled56,001
• Female Applicants25,546
• Females Accepted25,546
• Female Acceptance Rate100%
• Male Applicants19,364
• Males Accepted19,364
• Male Acceptance Rate100%
• Applying
• Application Fee $30
• Required for All Transcript of high school record
  
• Required for Some
  
• Average high school GPA for first-year freshman
• Application Deadlines
• Type Application Closing Notification Date Rolling Admissions
• Fall freshmen Yes
• Out-of-state Fall freshmen Not Reported
• Early decision plan Not Reported
• Other early decision plan Not Reported
• Transfer Yes
• Test Scores Accepted
• Test Average School Accepted 25th Percentile* 75th Percentile*
• * 25th and 75th percentile is the score that 25/75 percent of students score at or below.

• Tuition
• In-state tuition *$1,987
• Out-of-state tuition *$7,947
• In-district tuitionNot Reported
• * Tuition costs are based on a full academic year typically extending from September to June.
• Fees
• Full-time student fees$851
• Room and board *Not Reported
• Room only *Not Reported
• * Room and board charges vary according to board plan selected (i.e., 12-meal plan, 19-meal plan, etc.) and student level (freshman, sophomore, etc.)
• Other Payment Considerations
• Guaranteed tuition plan offeredNo
• Tuition pre-payment planNo
• Tuition payment plans offeredNot Reported
• Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuitionEmployees or children of employees

• Gender
• Total Undergraduate Students56,001
• Male Student Percentage43%
• Female Student Percentage57%
• Race/Ethnicity
• Hispanic/Latino70.11%
• Black or African American14.08%
• White or Caucasian5.77%
• American Indian or Alaska Native.09%
• Asian.95%
• Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander.05%
• Two or more races.6%
• Unknown or International Student2.36%
• Other Student Statistics
• International Breakout5.98% representing 165 other countries
• Out-of-state Students.4% out-of-state student

• Housing
• College-owned housing available No
• Housing Requirements Not Reported
• Housing options Not Reported
• Percentage of undergraduate students who live in college-owned housing Not Reported
• Student Activities
• Student-run campus newspaper Yes
• Drama / theater group Yes
• Student-run radio station Yes
• Student-run television station Yes
• Marching band No
• Choral groups Yes
• Student Services
• Legal services No
• Health clinic Yes
• Personal / psychological counseling Yes
• Women's center No
• Student Organizations
• Greek fraternities No
• Greek sororities No
• Local fraternities No
• Local sororities No
• Other organizations Not Reported
• Most popular organizations Student Government Association, Phi Theta Kappa, Phi Beta Lambda (business), Future Educators of America Professional, Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society (education)
• Campus Security and Safety
• 24-hour emergency telephone / alarm services Yes
• 24-hour patrols by trained officers Yes
• Students patrols Yes
• Late-night transport / escort services Yes
• Electronically-operated dormitory entrances Not Reported
• Other Emergency Mass Notification System (EMNS), campus public address systems, LiveSafe mobile safety App for students/employees

• Men's Sports
• Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
• Baseball No Division 1 Yes
• Basketball No Division 1 Yes
• Softball No No No
• Volleyball No No No
• Women's Sports
• Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
• Baseball No No No
• Basketball No Division 1 Yes
• Softball No Division 1 Yes
• Volleyball No Division 1 Yes

• Faculty Breakdown
• Total Faculty2,355
• Full-time Percentage30%
• Part-time Percentage70%
• Female Percentage49%
• Male Percentage51%
• Student:Faculty Ratio26:1 or 34,393 students to 1,337 faculty