Miami Dade College logo

Miami Dade College

Miami, FL·Public·www.mdc.edu/

Campus Identity

Beach Town

Miami Dade College is a public college in Miami, FL. The campus sits in a beach town, just 4 miles from the ocean. CollegeCove's campus safety score is 89/100 (Pretty Safe), based on U.S. Department of Education Clery Act data.

At a Glance

Miami Dade College is a public college in Miami, FL. The campus sits in a beach town, just 4 miles from the ocean. CollegeCove's campus safety score is 89/100 (Pretty Safe), based on U.S. Department of Education Clery Act data.

N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
ACT Score (50th %ile)
$2,838
2024-25 Tuition
In-state rate
$5,463
Avg Net Price
What students actually pay
N/A
Room & Board
N/A
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
N/A
Yield Rate
Admitted students who enrolled
N/A
Graduation Rate

Campus Lifestyle

Miami Dade College is a 20,000+, urban school. The campus is 4 miles from Miami Beach, FL and 668 miles from Sapphire Valley Ski Area.

School Size & Setting

20,000+

Urban setting

Beach Access

4 miles

Miami Beach, FL

Ski Access

668 miles

Sapphire Valley Ski Area

Weather

Hot Climate

74°F avg school-year

Nearby Ski Resorts

Miami Dade College students have access to 3 ski resorts within driving distance. The closest is Sapphire Valley Ski Area, 668 miles away with 3 lifts and 8 skiable acres. All are within 709 miles of campus.

668 mi away
8 skiable acres3 lifts
Cataloochee Ski Area

North Carolina

698 mi away
50 skiable acres5 lifts
Wolf Ridge Ski Resort

North Carolina

709 mi away
65 skiable acres4 lifts

Beach Town

Students at Miami Dade College are 4 miles from Miami Beach, FL, putting the coast within easy reach any day of the week.

Miami Beach, FL

Ocean access within 3.9 miles

4 mi away

Average Monthly Temperature

1991–2020 Climate Normals · Miami, FL

Miami has a hot climate, with winters averaging 67°F in Jan and summers peaking around 83°F in Aug.

67°Jan69°Feb71°Mar75°Apr78°May81°Jun83°Jul83°Aug82°Sep79°Oct74°Nov70°Dec

Station: MIAMI BEACH · Source: NOAA NCEI

On Campus Safety Score

2021–2023 U.S. Dept. of Education Campus Safety and Security data normalized per 1,000 students

Miami Dade College in FL earns a composite safety score of 89/100, rated Pretty Safe among U.S. colleges.

89/100
Pretty Safe
PersonalSafetyPropertySafetyParty SceneSafety839399
83/100
Personal
assault, rape, stalking, dating and domestic violence
93/100
Property
burglary, vehicle theft, arson
99/100
Party Scene
drug, alcohol & weapons enforcement

On Campus Safety data from the U.S. Dept. of Education Clery Act Database, normalized per 1,000 enrolled students. Higher scores indicate a safer environment. Review detailed data on the U.S. Dept. of Education Campus Safety and Security website.

Cost Breakdown

2024-25 academic year. Tuition: College Scorecard. Fees and room & board: IPEDS/NCES.

Tuition
$2,838$9,661
Fees
$851$1,714
Total
$3,689$11,375
In-StateOut-of-State
App Fee: $30
$5,463avg net price / year

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Source: College Scorecard.

Calculate your personalized net price

Fields of Study

113 programs offered

Most Popular Programs

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's
6,858 grads/yr$45,753
Business Administration, Management and OperationsCertificate
2,412 grads/yr$47,194
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate's
664 grads/yr$88,130
Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's
476 grads/yr$57,225
Criminal Justice and CorrectionsCertificate
468 grads/yr$60,899

Bar width proportional to graduates per year. Earnings = median 4 years after graduation.

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Bachelor's181 grads$106,415
Health and Medical Administrative Services
Associate's62 grads$103,137
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's664 grads$88,130
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
Certificate28 grads$84,483
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
Associate's138 grads$83,388
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions
Associate's55 grads$79,084
Air Transportation
Associate's45 grads$78,726
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
Certificate243 grads$66,975
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Bachelor's59 grads$62,360
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Certificate468 grads$60,899

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect graduates working and not enrolled full-time. Data suppressed (shown as —) for programs with fewer than 30 graduates. Most recent available year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Miami Dade College located?

Miami Dade College is located in Miami, FL. The main campus address is 300 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL. It is a public institution offering 4-year degree programs.

How much does it cost to attend Miami Dade College?

For the 2024-25 academic year, Miami Dade College charges $2,838/year for in-state students and $9,661/year for out-of-state students. Including room and board, the total estimated cost is approximately $9,661/year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $5,463/year — what students actually pay. Use Miami Dade College's net price calculator for a personalized estimate.

What is the application fee for Miami Dade College?

The undergraduate application fee at Miami Dade College is $30. Check the admissions website for fee waiver eligibility.

Is Miami Dade College the right fit for me?

Whether Miami Dade College is right for you depends on your academic goals, budget, lifestyle preferences, and career aspirations. Key factors to consider: admissions requirements, avg net price ($5,463/year after aid), campus culture in Miami, and available programs. Use CollegeCove's compare tool to weigh Miami Dade College against similar schools side-by-side.

Tuition: College Scorecard (2024-25). Fees, room & board, and other data: IPEDS/NCES 2024. Always verify with Miami Dade College directly for the most current information.

Ready to apply?

Start your application at the official website.

Apply NowVisit Official Website

Quick Facts

Type
Public
Location
Miami, FL
Size
20,000+
Degrees Offered
Associate's, Bachelor's, Certificates
School Year Weather
Hot · 74°F avg
App Fee
$30
On Campus Safety Score
89/100
Nearest Airport
Miami, FL (MIA) · 6 mialso OPF (11 mi), HWO (16 mi)

Location

Miami, FL

Data Sources: Admissions, cost, and enrollment data sourced from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) (NCES, 2024 survey year). Fields of Study data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. On Campus Safety Score computed from Clery Act data (U.S. Dept. of Education, 3-year average normalized per 1,000 students). Data may not reflect most recent changes. Always verify with the institution directly.