Miami Dade College

Miami Dade College is a public, state school in an urban setting in Miami, Florida. MDC was founded in 1960 and now enrolls around 56,001 students a year, including 56,001 undergrads.

There are many ways for students to get involved at MDC! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of MDC's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? MDC students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at MDC, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? MDC has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at MDC on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at MDC on the Student Life page.

Is MDC a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a look at each of these factors to get a better sense of what MDC offers and if it might be a good choice for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at MDC

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for MDC Grads

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

MDC's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. As of 2021, the total market value of the school endowment was $137.1 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. The school spends $2,845 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at MDC

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. MDC meets 66% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $6,114 a year.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at MDC. Based on this information, how does MDC sound? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is MDC a good school for you?

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Where is MDC?

MDC is located in the urban setting of Miami, Florida.

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