10 Interesting Facts about Miami Dade College
- Miami Dade College (MDC) is a public, state college located in Miami, Florida, founded in 1960.
- It is the largest college in the Florida College System and the second-largest institution of higher education in the United States, with over 100,000 students.
- MDC offers over 300 academic programs, including associate’s degrees, bachelor’s degrees, and vocational certificates.
- The college has eight campuses throughout Miami-Dade County, with the main campus located in downtown Miami.
- MDC has a diverse student population, with students from over 150 countries and a majority of Hispanic/Latino descent.
- The college is known for its strong programs in nursing, law enforcement, culinary arts, and education.
- MDC has partnerships with many local businesses and organizations, providing students with internship and job opportunities.
- The college has a strong commitment to community service and offers numerous opportunities for students to get involved in volunteer work.
- MDC is home to the Miami Book Fair, one of the largest literary festivals in the country, which attracts over 250,000 people annually.
- The college’s athletic teams, known as the Sharks, compete in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) and the Southern Conference.
Admission
Acceptance Rate
100%
| SAT Range | — |
| ACT Range | — |
| Application Fee | $0 |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| High School GPA | — |
| Early Decision/Early Action | — |
Tuition & Fee
| Financials | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $82.78 |
| Student Services | $8.28 |
| Financial Aid | $4.14 |
| Capital Improvement | $15.88 |
| Technology | $4.14 |
| Parking* | $3.00 |
| Total Cost Per Credit | $118.22 |
| Cost per Term (12 credits) | $1,418.64 |
| Financials | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition + Out-of-State | $331.11 |
| Student Services | $8.28 |
| Financial Aid | $16.56 |
| Capital Improvement | $27.00 |
| Technology | $16.56 |
| Parking* | $3.00 |
| Total Cost Per Credit | $402.51 |
| Cost per Term (12 credits) | $4,830.12 |
Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS), Bachelor of Science (BS), and Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Fee Per Credit Hour
| Financials | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $91.79 |
| Student Services | $9.18 |
| Financial Aid | $4.59 |
| Capital Improvement | $16.74 |
| Technology | $4.59 |
| Parking* | $3.00 |
| Total Cost Per Credit | $129.89 |
| Cost per Term (12 credits) | $1,558.68 |
| Financials | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition + Out-of-State | $448.79 |
| Student Services | $9.18 |
| Financial Aid | $22.44 |
| Capital Improvement | $30.12 |
| Technology | $22.44 |
| Parking* | $3.00 |
| Total Cost Per Credit | $535.97 |
| Cost per Term (12 credits) | $6,431.64 |
All Programs
Bachelor’s Degrees
ARTS, HUMANITIES, COMMUNICATION AND DESIGN
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Associate Degrees
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Chemistry
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Dance
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Engineering – Architectural
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Engineering – Chemical
Engineering – Civil
Engineering – Computer
Engineering – Electrical
Engineering – Geomatics (Surveying and Mapping)
Engineering – Industrial
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English/Literature & English Education
Environmental Sciences
Exercise Science
Foreign Language
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Geology
Graphic or Commercial Arts
Health Services Administration
History
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Interior Design
International Relations
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Mass Communications/Journalism
Mathematics
Music or Music Education
Philosophy
Physical Education Teaching & Coaching
Physics
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Pre-Bachelor of Arts
Pre-Law
Pre-Medical Science/Dentistry
Pre-Medical Technology
Pre-Nursing
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Pre-Veterinary Medicine
Psychology
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Recreation
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Teaching (Elementary)
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Teaching (Pre-Elementary/Early Childhood)
Teaching (Secondary)
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Teaching Secondary (Earth/Space)
Teaching Secondary (English/Foreign Languages)
Teaching Secondary (Mathematics Education)
Teaching Secondary (Physics)
Teaching Secondary (Social Science)
Teaching Secondary (Vocational: Business, Technical, Home)
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
19,950 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
26,573
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