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Campus & Student Life at Miami Dade College

Home to about 46,523 undergraduates in 2020, MDC is a very large, public college located in Miami, Florida. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, MDC offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by MDC can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our MDC Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

MDC Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 4.0% of the student population at MDC. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit MDC Disability Services.

MDC for the Military

While not a "service academy", MDC does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit MDC Veteran Services . For more information, check out our MDC for Veterans Guide.

MDC offers On-Campus Day Care

For students with young families, MDC does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Miami Dade College

MDC does not offer on-campus housing.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Miami Dade College

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Miami Dade College

MDC has a comparatively very large, student body. There were 46,523 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 19,950 (42.9%). Part-time attendance was 26,573 (57.1%).

Full-timePart-timeTotal
19,95026,57346,523

Miami Dade College is Ranked #2,041 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, MDC is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank MDC #2041 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

Overall Diversity at Miami Dade College

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at MDC by looking closer at the ethnic,  genderage, and geographic diversity metrics from the MDC Diversity Guide.

Miami Dade College Competes in the NJCAA

MDC has a total of 85 student athletes, 38 men and 47 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

Total Revenue (all teams)$2,162,242
Total Expenses (all teams)$2,162,242
Net$0

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Miami Dade College Athletics

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