Miami Dade College (MDC)

  • 300 NE 2nd Ave.
  • Miami, FL 33132
  • OPEID College Code: 00150600
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  • General Phone: (305) 237-8888
  • College President: Eduardo J Padron
  • Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Bachelor's Degree
  • Local Area: Large City
  • Student Enrollment: 54,094
  • College Alias: MDC, MDCC
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Miami Dade College - Details

Miami Dade College is the largest institution of higher learning in the United States. The main campus is located in Miami and there are seven additional campuses within Miami Dade County.

 

History

 

Miami Dade College was established in 1959 and welcomed its first group of students in 1960. Nicknamed Chicken Coop College, after the original buildings that were converted into classrooms, 1,428 students attended the first year.

 

Amid the politics of desegregation and the convergence of Cuban refugees, Dade County Junior College admitted seven black students and was the first Florida junior college to be integrated.

 

By the mid 1960s, approximately 15,000 students attended the school. The college became one of the largest in the state of Florida by 1967, with over 23,000 students enrolled.

 

In 1970, a downtown campus was opened. This was a decade of growth for Miami Dade College. In 1977, the Medical Center Campus opened its doors and by 1979, bilingual studies were offered with 2,000 students enrolled in outreach areas. These eventually became the Inter America Center.

 

By 1983, over 18,000 students attending Miami Dade College were immigrants and refugees. Women made up 56% of the student body. 66% of students were minorities. At this time, Miami Dade entered a partnership with Florida International University.

 

Miami Dade College opened its fifth campus in First Baptist Church in 1985 with 350 students in attendance. A modern campus was opened in 1991 to accommodate the growing student body. The college had gained national recognition by 1989, when it became the best community college in the United States.

 

Miami Dade College had welcomed 1.5 million students by 2000. It still continues to grow today, not only in educational resources but also socially, culturally and economically.

 

Academics

 

Miami Dade College has eight campuses. The academic programs are accredited by many prestigious institutions, including:

 

  • Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
  • The American Bar Association Standing Committee on Legal Assistant
  • Florida Board of Nursing
  • Federal Aviation Administration

 

Associate Degrees are offered in more than 150 fields. Examples include:

 

  • Biology
  • Science Applied Sciences
  • Social Work
  • Engineering
  • Arts
  • Pre-law
  • Teaching

 

The curriculum has been created to accommodate students who wish to attend a four year institution. The Graduate of Honours is designed for gifted high school students and many have went on to attend such prestigious educational institutions such as Columbia, Stanford and Yale.

 

Student Life

 

Each of the eight campuses of Miami Dade College offer students a unique perspective on college life. They provide assistance to promote cultural richness and diversity and support students as they hone leadership skills, grow intellectually and evaluate their personal values. Students are also prepared to be active and informed citizens of the community.

 

Athletics

 

Miami Dade College is part of the Florida Community College Activities Association Southern Conference and the National Junior College Athletic Association. Their five intercollegiate teams include:

  • Men's Baseball
  • Women's Softball
  • Men's Basketball
  • Women's Basketball
  • Women's Volleyball

 

Community

 

The Miami Dade community is a tropical paradise. Beaches are abundant for fun in the sun. The nearby Everglades National Park is a unique outdoor experience and is home to fourteen endangered and rare species. The park is also a great place for the outdoor enthusiast to canoe, camp or hike.

 

If you like to shop or party, South Beach is the place for you. Art galleries, boutiques and museums are plentiful and the night life is amazing.

 

Other interesting attractions include, Coral Castle, Parrot Jungle Island, Miami Museum of Science, Seaquarium and many more. Be sure to check out festivals and events taking place locally. There's always something going on in the Miami Dade area.

 

 

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    Student Services
  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Distance Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Weekend / Evening Classes Available
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
  • Must Complete Preparation at Another Institution Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
  • ROTC
  • Army Air Force
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
  • Associates--Public 4-Year Primarily Associates
  • Undergraduate Classification
  • Associates
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
  • Higher Part-Time Two-Year
  • Enrollment Classification
  • Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
  • Size Classification
  • Very Large Two-Year
 
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    Admission Fees
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $20.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • Open Admission Policy
  • Accepts Any Student Who Applies
 
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving5%56%45%24%
Avg Amount Receiving$3,626$3,416$929$966
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200720062005
Default Rate (%)9.3%6.7%6.4%
Number in Default271240228
Number in Repayment2,9013,5643,562
Undergraduate Student Expenses
2008-092007-082006-07
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$2,306$2,068$2,068
In-State Tuition and Fees$2,306$2,068$2,068
Out of State Tuition and Fees$8,324$6,863$6,863
Books and Supplies$1,500$1,200$1,200
 
Housing Expenses
Off Campus
Room and Board$17,295$14,510$14,510
Other Expenses$10,883$6,610$6,610
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$10,883$6,610$6,120
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$3,806$3,268$3,268
In-State$3,806$3,268$3,268
Out of State$9,824$8,063$8,063
Off Campus
In-District$31,984$24,388$24,388
In-State$31,984$24,388$24,388
Out of State$38,002$29,183$29,183
Off Campus with Family
In-District$14,689$9,388$9,388
In-State$14,689$9,388$9,388
Out of State$20,707$14,183$14,183
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
 CertificateAssociateBachelor
Agriculture Operations
MDC Landscaping and Groundskeeping Degree-2-
 
Architecture
MDC Interior Architecture Degree-13-
 
Business and Marketing Studies
MDC Accounting, Other Degree18--
MDC Banking and Financial Support Degree17--
MDC Bookkeeping Degree2028-
MDC Business Administration Degree21536-
MDC Business, Management, Marketing and Related Support Services, Other Degree2--
MDC Executive Assistant, Executive Secretary Degree3115-
MDC Finance Degree18-
MDC Hospitality Administration and Management Degree-15-
MDC Hotel Administration Degree---
MDC International Marketing Degree---
MDC Management Information Systems Degree1--
MDC Management Information Systems and Services, Other Degree12-
MDC Marketing Degree1012-
MDC Office Management Degree2--
MDC Operations Management and Supervision Degree-1-
MDC Real Estate Degree8--
MDC Tourism and Travel Services Management Degree-8-
MDC Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations Degree---
MDC Entrepreneurial Studies Degree12--
MDC Food Services Management Degree---
 
Communication Technology
MDC Photographic and Film Technology Degree-2-
MDC Radio and Television Broadcasting Degree-16-
 
Computer and Information Sciences
MDC Computer Programming, Specific Applications Degree48-
MDC Computer Systems Analysis Degree6326-
MDC Computer Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other Degree-28-
 
Construction Trades
MDC Electrician Degree---
MDC Pipefitting and Sprinkler Fitter Degree---
 
Education
MDC Biology Teacher Education Degree--1
MDC Chemistry Teacher Education Degree--1
MDC Education, Teaching Individuals with Hearing Impairments Degree1119-
MDC Mathematics Teacher Education Degree--6
MDC Physics Teacher Education Degree---
MDC Science Teacher Education Degree--3
MDC Special Education Teaching Degree--53
MDC Teacher Education and Professional Development, Other Degree---
 
Engineering Technology
MDC Architectural Engineering Technology Degree293-
MDC Automotive Engineering Technology Degree-1-
MDC Biomedical Technology Degree---
MDC Civil Engineering Technology Degree---
MDC Construction Engineering Technology Degree-9-
MDC Drafting and Design Degree257--
MDC Electrical and Communications Engineering Technology Degree-12-
MDC Environmental Control Technologies, Other Degree---
MDC Computer Systems Technology Degree1118-
MDC Refrigeration Technology Degree-5-
 
Family and Consumer Sciences
MDC Child Care Provider Degree-54-
 
Health and Clinical Professions
MDC Blood Bank Technology Specialist Degree71--
MDC Clinical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other Degree-15-
MDC Clinical Laboratory Technician Degree-33-
MDC Dental Hygiene Degree-49-
MDC Dietitian Assistant Degree---
MDC Emergency Medical Technology Degree45264-
MDC Licensed Practical Nurse Degree39--
MDC Massage Therapy Degree46--
MDC Maternal, Child Health and Neonatal Nurse Degree-7-
MDC Medical Radiologic Technology Degree-55-
MDC Nuclear Medical Technology Degree213-
MDC Nursing Degree-472-
MDC Opticianry, Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician Degree-15-
MDC Pharmacy Technician Degree12--
MDC Physical Therapist Assistant Degree-35-
MDC Physician Assistant Degree-32-
MDC Respiratory Care Therapy Degree-30-
MDC Ultrasound Technology Degree-16-
MDC Medical Records Technology Degree3112-
MDC Medical Assistant Degree14--
MDC Mental Health Technician Degree512-
MDC Veterinary Assistant Degree-8-
 
Legal Professions and Studies
MDC Court Reporting Degree---
MDC Legal Administrative Assistant Degree2--
MDC Paralegal Degree-46-
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
MDC Liberal Arts Degree-5,580-
 
Mechanic and Repair Technology
MDC Heating and Air Conditioning Degree---
 
Personal and Culinary Services
MDC Funeral Service and Mortuary Science Degree-26-
 
Precision Production
MDC Sheet Metal Technology Degree---
 
Science Technology
MDC Biology Technician, Biotechnology Laboratory Technician Degree---
 
Security and Protective Services
MDC Corrections Degree315--
MDC Fire Protection and Safety Technology Degree-4-
MDC Law Enforcement Administration Degree-16-
MDC Police Science Degree108--
MDC Security and Loss Prevention Services Degree34--
MDC Security and Protective Services, Other Degree9-15
MDC Fire-Fighting Degree79--
 
Transportation and Materials Moving
MDC Airline Pilot and Flight Crew Degree-5-
MDC Aviation and Airway Management Degree8492-
 
Visual and Performing Arts
MDC Cinematography and Film Degree-32-
MDC Commercial and Advertising Art Degree122-
MDC Music, Other Degree-25-
MDC Visual and Performing Arts, Other Degree---
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 54,094
  • Undergraduate: 54,094
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
  • Male: 21,314 Female: 32,780
  • Undergraduate Gender
  • Male: 21,314 Female: 32,780
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
  • Full-Time: 20,364 Part-Time: 33,730
  • Undergraduate Attendance
  • Full-Time: 20,364 Part-Time: 33,730
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien1,6603%
American Indian380.07%
Black10,34719%
Asian6411%
Hispanic35,62166%
White4,6179%
Unknown1,1702%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 181,1412%
Ages 18-1912,66423%
Ages 20-2111,01820%
Ages 22-249,37317%
Ages 25-297,03913%
Ages 30-344,1498%
Ages 35-392,9425%
Ages 40-494,0377%
Ages 50-651,6263%
Age Over 651040.2%
Age Uknown1-
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees8,2752,4035,872
Faculty Status4,0236893,334
Tenured Faculty563563-
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service4,0236893,334
Primarily Instruction4,0236893,334
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial102102-
Other Professionals823516307
Technical and/or Paraprofessional3,3271,0962,231
Clerical And Secretarial1,7304781,252
Skilled Crafts7474-
Service and/or Maintenance779165614
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$66,247 (689)$66,864 (327)$65,690 (362)
Professor$81,740 (203)$82,440 (98)$81,087 (105)
Associate Professor$65,939 (203)$66,581 (102)$65,290 (101)
Assistant Professor$57,408 (204)$57,218 (87)$57,550 (117)
Instructor$50,050 (79)$50,401 (40)$49,690 (39)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$66,247 (689)$66,864 (327)$65,690 (362)
Professor$81,740 (203)$82,440 (98)$81,087 (105)
Associate Professor$65,939 (203)$66,581 (102)$65,290 (101)
Assistant Professor$57,408 (204)$57,218 (87)$57,550 (117)
Instructor$50,050 (79)$50,401 (40)$49,690 (39)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (Njcaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$709,399$328,362$381,037
Ratio (%)100%46%54%
 
Participants
All Athletes773542
Unduplicated Athletes773542
Baseball2323-
Basketball231211
Softball17-17
Volleyball14-14
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$29,295$40,091
Assistant Coaches-$9,147$7,548
 
Coaches
All Coaches1899
Baseball55-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches44-
Basketball642
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches431
Softball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Volleyball4-4
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches3-3
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 66%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 52%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students26%
 
By Gender
Male27%
Female25%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien28%
American Indian-
Black27%
Asian38%
Hispanic24%
White38%
Unknown19%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Criminal Offenses
On Campus
Robbery1-
Burglary59
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