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Miami Dade College
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Miami Dade College Academics
With eight campuses in Florida, Miami Dade College is the largest institution of higher learning in the United States, with more than 160,000 students.
Miami Dade offers associate degrees in Arts, Science, and Applied Sciences, and has study programs in over 150 fields, including biology, engineering, pre-law, social work, and teaching. In addition, the college has Bachelor of Science degrees in both Education and Nursing, as well as a Bachelor of Applied Science in Criminal Justice.
Miami Dade College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Moreover, the college’s academic programs are accredited by dozens of prestigious institutions, including the Florida Board of Nursing, Federal Aviation Administration, and the American Bar Association Standing Committee on Legal Assistant.
Miami Dade’s Wolfson campus is located in downtown Miami, right in the heart of the city’s financial and cultural center. The West Campus opened in 2006.
Miami Dade College’s curriculum is designed for students who want to continue their studies at four-year institutions. Over three-quarters of those with Associate in Arts degrees go on to four-year colleges in Florida. Graduates of the Honors College—tailored to gifted students who excelled in high school—has seen students move on to universities such as Stanford, Columbia, and Yale.
The college also offers certificates, college credit programs, and e-learning which is maintained by the Virtual College Department and offers associate degree programs as well as classes online. Students taking classes through Virtual College interact with fellow students through discussion forums, live chat, and educational games. The online courses offered are either credit or non-credit.
Miami Dade College Admissions
Miami Dade has an open admissions policy: The only requirement is that applicants have a high school diploma, GED equivalent, or college transfer credits. The Vocational Certificate programs are open to all adults.
Applicants to Miami Dade’s Honors College must have at least a 3.7 grade point average and college-level scores on the CPT, ACT, or SAT. In lieu of the college-level scores, students must have a combined score of 1200 on the SAT or 26 on the ACT.
Miami Dade College Financial Aid
Miami Dade College strives to help students in need achieve financial assistance. The college provides a detailed website with many resources and financial aid links. At Miami Dade College students may apply for scholarships, grants, and loans. The college also offers entrance and exit counseling for students receiving aid.
Miami Dade College Students
Miami Dade College is a commuter campus which offers a variety of activities for student involvement on campus, including athletics, artistic and cultural events, and campus-wide student email. In addition, each campus has a library for students to use as a resource for classroom assignments.
Miami Dade College’s eight campuses are: Hialeah Campus, Kendall Campus, Wolfson Campus, North Campus, West Campus, Medical Center Campus, Homestead Campus, and InterAmerican Campus. For a detailed description of each location’s unique campus life, visit the school’s website.
Miami Dade’s Wolfson campus is home to the New World School of the Arts. The college also hosts the annual Miami Book Fair International, a world-renowned festival where both famous and promising writers hold readings and lectures. Hundreds and thousands of bookworms attend the two-day festival. In 2008, the event featured writers such as Dave Barry, Nikki Giovanni, Joyce Carol Oates, Salman Rushdie, and Gore Vidal.
The Tower Theater, which shows films in both English and Spanish, is located on the campus in Little Havana, a neighborhood in Miami known for its cultural and social diversity. The Tower also features plays, exhibitions, and lectures.
Famous Miami Dade College alums include Andy Garcia and Sylvester Stallone, as well as Mireya Moscono, the president of Panama from 1999-2004.
Miami Dade College Athletics
As part of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) and the Florida Community College Activities Association’s Southern Conference, Miami Dade College athletics program has five intercollegiate teams, including men’s baseball, men’s basketball, women’s softball, women’s basketball, and women’s volleyball. Miami Dade College also offers intramural sports. Its teams are nicknamed the Sharks.
In 1997, Miami Dade College combined the campuses into a single intercollegiate team to represent the entire school system. The Sharks have won a number of state and national championships that go back to 1961.
The baseball team has twice won the NJCAA national title. Miami Dade alumni who went on to play Major League Baseball include All-Stars Placido Polanco, Bucky Dent, Mike Piazza, Mickey Rivers, and Hall of Fame pitcher Steve Carlton.
The Miami Dade women’s softball team has also had its share of success, winning the Southern Conference in 2008.
The men’s basketball team had a 12-0 record in conference play in the 2008-2009 season. After the season, two Miami Dade players signed to play with NCAA powerhouse the University of Memphis.
Information Summary
Ranks 2226th overall and 80th in Florida
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
49.3 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$3,268 |
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
25 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
62% / 50% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
51,329 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Miami, FL 33132-2297
| Surrounding community | Large city (inside urban area, pop. over 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,322 (5,322 urban / N/A rural) |
| Households | 1,940 (1.65 people per house) |
| Families | 565 (2.63 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 1,156 |
| Pop. — Asian | 96 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 15 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 38 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 3,915 |
| Pop. — Other | 268 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Associate's — Public 4-year Primarily Associate's
| Undergraduate | Associates |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Higher part-time two-year |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate two-year |
| Size & Setting | Very large two-year |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Bachelor's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Miami Dade College?
Ranks 3379th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $1,668 | $1,668 | $6,177 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $400 | $400 | $686 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $69 | $69 | $229 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $3,268 | $3,268 | $8,063 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $24,388 | $24,388 | $29,183 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $9,388 | $9,388 | $14,183 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $2,022  $2,068 |
$2,022  $2,068 |
$6,574  $6,863 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,500  $1,200 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $8,100  $14,510 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $2,970  $6,610 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $2,970  $6,120 |
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Admission Criteria
What criteria does Miami Dade College use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Required, 
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Miami Dade College accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NJCAA |
|---|
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Miami Dade College Ranks 2592nd for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,399 | 3,652 |  60% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $1,113 | 1,598 |  26% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $1,233 | 896 |  15% |
| Student Loan Aid | $4,071 | 376 |  6% |
| Any financial aid type | 4,289 |  70% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Miami Dade College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 685 | 882 | 1,567 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 3,605 | 6,737 | 10,342 |
Hispanic | 12,860 | 20,489 | 33,349 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 305 | 304 | 609 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 8 | 10 | 18 |
White Non-Hispanic | 2,056 | 2,623 | 4,679 |
Race Unknown | 295 | 470 | 765 |
| Total | 19,814 | 31,515 | 51,329 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at Miami Dade College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 174 | 144 | 318 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 272 | 437 | 709 |
Hispanic | 1,054 | 1,540 | 2,594 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 12 | 17 | 29 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | N/A | N/A |
White Non-Hispanic | 181 | 221 | 402 |
Race Unknown | 7 | 11 | 18 |
| Total | 1,700 | 2,370 | 4,070 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Miami Dade College.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,905 | 3,120 | 5,025 | |
| 107 | 456 | 563 | |
| 407 | 98 | 505 | |
| 215 | 187 | 402 | |
| 69 | 170 | 239 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Miami Dade College Ranks 855th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $62,976 ($63,997 male / $61,969 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 721 (358 male / 363 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 3,403 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.2 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $12,855,015 |
Miami Dade College Summary
The following paragraph provided courtesy of wikipedia.
Miami Dade College is one of Florida’s public colleges, located in Miami-Dade County, Florida. Miami Dade College was established in 1959 and opened in 1960 as Dade County Junior College. The College enrolled African American students, becoming Florida’s first integrated junior college, and Cuban exiles who could not afford other schools. As the College grew, another campus was built in Kendall, and was named the South Campus. (It would later change its name again to the Kendall Campus.) The College was re-named Miami-Dade Junior College, and its two flagship campuses expanded and enrolled more students: in fact, it began enrolling more students than the University of Florida or Florida State University. The College changed its name to Miami-Dade Community College around the same time. The College made use of new media and technologies under the direction of College President Eduardo Padrón. The College also had to figure out new ways of recruiting students, and the College began its “Successful Alumni” campaign in the late 1990s, marketing to Miami-Dade County residents about the College’s alumni. Beginning in 2000, the College implemented its Strategic Plan to revamp the College and its recruiting goals. In 2002, the College disbanded its Honors Program and created The Honors College for talented high school graduates. The Honors College represents Miami Dade College’s most academically gifted students. Thus, the College changed its name from Miami-Dade Community College to Miami Dade College. The Honors College is currently located in three campuses, with another on the way: a new bilingual program at the recently-built West Campus). The College President’s office is based here, as well as The Honors College and the Miami Dade College Foundation. The Hialeah Campus, a former extension of the North Campus, has been accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and can now award the same degrees as other campuses. Miami Dade College opened another campus in Miami-Dade County’s western region on March 1, 2006. Miami Dade College enrolls approximately 160,000 students, and almost 6,000 go on to earn baccalaureate degrees, AA/AS/AAS degrees, vocational, technical and/or college credit certificates. Associate in Arts transfer students from Miami Dade College go on to transfer primarily to schools within the State University System of Florida, though some do transfer to out-of-state institutions mainly through articulation agreements made between institutions. Students from its Honors College have been accepted at prestigious institutions such as Columbia University, Yale University, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Georgetown University, and Cornell University.
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