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Miami Lakes Educational Center
- 5780 NW 158th St
- Miami Lakes, FL 33014
- OPEID College Code: 02316200
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- General Phone: (305) 557-1100
- Principal: James V. Parker
- Website: mlec.dadeschools.net

- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Other Academic Year
- Highest Degree: Non-Degree Granting
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 1,723

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
None Available
- Mission Statement
- The mission of Miami Lakes Educational Center is to create a highly qualified future workforce by offering state-of-the-art academic, career and technical education to all generations within our community.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
None Available
- Admission Fees N/A
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $15.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 98%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 1% | 34% | 64% | - |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,347 | $1,573 | $1,608 | - |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 6.7% | 5.7% | 11.1% |
| Number in Default | 2 | - | 2 |
| Number in Repayment | 18 | 21 | 20 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $1,993 | $1,993 | $1,950 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $7,933 | $7,933 | $7,750 |
| Books and Supplies | $200 | $200 | $200 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,600 | $8,600 | $7,200 |
| Other Expenses | $4,000 | $4,000 | $3,700 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $4,000 | $4,000 | $3,700 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $2,193 | $2,193 | $2,150 |
| Out of State | $8,133 | $8,133 | $7,950 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $14,793 | $14,793 | $13,050 |
| Out of State | $20,733 | $20,733 | $18,850 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $6,193 | $6,193 | $5,850 |
| Out of State | $12,133 | $12,133 | $11,650 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 1,723 Undergraduate: 1,723
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,388 Female: 335
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,388 Female: 335
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,253 Part-Time: 470
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,253 Part-Time: 470
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 821 | 48% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.9% |
| Hispanic | 601 | 35% |
| White | 263 | 15% |
| Unknown | 22 | 1% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 24 | 1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 140 | 8% |
| Ages 20-21 | 167 | 10% |
| Ages 22-24 | 256 | 15% |
| Ages 25-29 | 376 | 22% |
| Ages 30-34 | 273 | 16% |
| Ages 35-39 | 204 | 12% |
| Ages 40-49 | 205 | 12% |
| Ages 50-65 | 73 | 4% |
| Age Over 65 | 5 | 0.3% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 140 | 116 | 24 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 56 | 40 | 16 |
| Primarily Instruction | 56 | 40 | 16 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 5 | 5 | - |
| Other Professionals | 12 | 12 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 67 | 59 | 8 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 36 | 29 | 7 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 31 | 30 | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 89%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 26%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 14% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 11% |
| Female | 37% |
| By Race | |
| Black | 14% |
| Asian | 40% |
| Hispanic | 15% |
| White | 9% |
| Unknown | - |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Robbery | 1 | 1 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
