Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $2,838 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $9,661 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $12,535 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $5,929 | State avg: $19,834. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 45.04% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 3.15% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Miami Dade College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$9,661
Books and supplies
$1,500
Fees and remainder
$1,374
Sticker price
$12,535
Average net price
$5,929
Average aid coverage
53%
$6,606 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Miami Dade College pays approximately $5,929 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Florida average of $19,834 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Miami Dade College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Florida and national averages.
Miami Dade College net price
$5,929
Florida average
$19,834
National average
$17,506
Miami Dade College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $9,661 and average net price at $5,929. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$9,661
Current net price
$5,929
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
44.69%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$40,654
Undergraduates
35,001
10-Year Median Earnings - Miami Dade College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Miami Dade College graduates earn about 0.9x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Miami Dade College?
Undergraduates
35,001
Completion rate
44.69%
Below national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
45.04%
Above national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
3.15%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 45.04% of Miami Dade College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 3.15% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Miami Dade College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
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Accreditation
Miami Dade College lists Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Miami Dade College is listed at 300 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33132-2204. Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Compare Schools
Compare Miami Dade College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Dade College | Not available | $9,661 | $5,929 | $40,654 |
| Miami Ad School | Not available | $19,400 | Not available | $106,192 |
| West Coast University-Miami | Not available | $23,691 | $38,218 | $102,672 |
| Chamberlain University-Florida | 100.00% | $19,686 | $29,539 | $92,405 |
| Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | 66.28% | $42,304 | $40,289 | $84,131 |
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This local cluster focuses on nearby Miami schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around Miami.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Miami Dade College's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Miami Dade College in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is Miami Dade College tuition?
Miami Dade College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $9,661.
What is Miami Dade College's average net price?
Miami Dade College's average net price in the local dataset is $5,929.
What is Miami Dade College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $40,654 for Miami Dade College.
Is Miami Dade College accredited?
Miami Dade College's accreditor in the local dataset is Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
How many students attend Miami Dade College?
The local dataset lists 35,001 undergraduate students at Miami Dade College.
What percentage of Miami Dade College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Miami Dade College in the local dataset is 45.04%.
What is the federal loan rate at Miami Dade College?
The federal loan rate for Miami Dade College in the local dataset is 3.15%.
Where should I verify Miami Dade College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Miami Dade College or the latest official federal education data.