Miami Dade College Tuition, Demographics & Completion (2026)
Miami Dade College is a public community college in Miami, Florida, enrolling about 46,182 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $5,463 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $2,838. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (70.6%) and Black or African American (15.2%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $2,838
- 2024 Average Net Price: $5,463 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 46,182 48.5% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 45.94%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Larger Programs
- First-Generation Students: 48.6%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 14.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 19.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 91,321
- Room & Board: $27,262 annual estimate
Miami Dade College: what the data shows
Common questions about Miami Dade College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Miami Dade College?
Miami Dade College is located in Miami, FL (ZIP 33132-2204).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Miami Dade College public or private?
Miami Dade College is a Public institution.
How much does Miami Dade College cost?
Published tuition: $2,838 in-state, $9,661 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $5,463.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $4,822 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $5,314 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $7,613 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $9,530 |
| $110,001+ | $9,180 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $11,352.
How big is Miami Dade College?
Total enrollment: 46,182 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 91,321 students.
About 48% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Miami Dade College?
150%-time completion rate: 45.94%.
What do graduates of Miami Dade College earn?
Median earnings: $33,107 six years after entry; $40,654 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,252.
49.74% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Miami Dade College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (6,449 completions)
- Operations Management and Supervision (6,149 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (2,586 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (883 completions)
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other (414 completions)
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) (271 completions)
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance (260 completions)
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting (213 completions)
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General (209 completions)
- Network and System Administration/Administrator (203 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Miami Dade College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 45.94%; median earnings $40,654 at 10 years; net price $5,463. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$2,838
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Miami Dade College was $2,838.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$5,463
2024 Value
In 2024 Miami Dade College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,463.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$21,852 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$5,463 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$11,352 4-Year In-State Tuition
$38,644 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$27,262 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,500 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$31,600 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$126,400 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Miami Dade College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
49.74% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
3.27% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Miami Dade College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Miami Dade College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $3,426 | $11,955 | $14,614 |
| 2014 | $3,486 | $12,015 | $8,677 |
| 2015 | $2,834 | $9,661 | $8,849 |
| 2016 | $2,834 | $9,661 | $7,643 |
| 2017 | $2,838 | $9,661 | $7,023 |
| 2018 | $2,838 | $9,661 | $6,327 |
| 2019 | $2,838 | $9,661 | $4,842 |
| 2020 | $2,838 | $9,661 | $4,870 |
| 2021 | $2,838 | $9,661 | $3,732 |
| 2022 | $2,838 | $9,661 | $5,197 |
| 2023 | $2,838 | $9,661 | $5,929 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Miami Dade College reported total enrollment of about 46,182 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 43% male and 57% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (70.6%), Black or African American (15.2%), and Non-Resident Alien (8.3%). About 49.74% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 48.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
48.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Miami Dade College in 2024 is 46,182 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 91,321 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 70.6%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
45.94% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Miami Dade College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 40% male / 60% female
- Operations Management and Supervision: 47% male / 53% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 48% male / 52% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Hispanic or Latino.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Miami Dade College.
Return on Investment
$9,252 Median Student Debt
$40,654 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
22.76% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1760.42% Return on Investment
2.3 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Miami Dade College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 96 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 6,449 completions
2. Operations Management and Supervision: 6,149 completions
3. Business Administration and Management, General: 2,586 completions
4. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 883 completions
5. Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other: 414 completions
6. Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic): 271 completions
7. Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance: 260 completions
8. Fire Science/Fire-fighting: 213 completions
9. Marketing/Marketing Management, General: 209 completions
Most popular programs at Miami Dade College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Miami Dade College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Miami Dade College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 19.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,057
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,021
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Miami Dade College is a public institution located in Miami, FL, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Larger Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Operations Management and Supervision, Business Administration and Management, General. Enrollment is approximately 46,182 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (70.6%), Black or African American (15.2%), Non-Resident Alien (8.3%). The 150%-time completion rate is 45.94%. Approximately 49.74% of students receive Pell Grants. About 48.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Larger Programs
Location
Miami, FL 33132-2204
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 96 distinct degree programs, Miami Dade College provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Miami Dade College located?
Miami Dade College is located in Miami, FL.
How much does Miami Dade College cost?
Reported tuition is $2,838 and average net price is $5,463 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $27,262 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Miami Dade College?
Miami Dade College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 91,321 students, Hispanic or Latino (70.6%), Black or African American (15.2%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Miami Dade College?
About 48.6% of students at Miami Dade College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Miami Dade College earn?
Median earnings are $33,107 six years after entry and $40,654 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Miami Dade College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 45.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Miami Dade College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,252.
Is Miami Dade College public or private?
Miami Dade College is a public institution located in Miami, FL.
Is Miami Dade College an HBCU?
No. Miami Dade College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Miami Dade College a tribal college?
No. Miami Dade College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Miami Dade College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Miami Dade College reports 70.6% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Miami Dade College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Miami Dade College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
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- Florida colleges by ROI
- Florida trade schools profile
- Miami, Florida city profile
- Southeast regional profile
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- National benchmarks
- School directory
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Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.