Miami Dade College

What is the cost of studying for a year at Miami Dade College?

For 2024-25, reported annual tuition and required fees for a full-time Miami Dade College undergraduate total approximately $2,838 for an in-state student: $1,987 in tuition plus $851 in fees. The corresponding reported out-of-state total is approximately $9,661, combining $7,947 in tuition and $1,714 in fees. Residency classification therefore makes a substantial difference.

Tuition and fees are only part of the cost of attendance. The reported books-and-supplies allowance is $1,500, while a reported room-and-board figure of $18,150 represents a living-cost estimate - not the price of an MDC residence hall. Transportation, personal expenses, course materials and program-specific charges can add to a student's budget. Students taking fewer credits should check the current per-credit tuition and fee schedule rather than divide a full-time annual figure mechanically.

Net price estimates account for grant and scholarship aid and are different from published charges. The reported average net price for families earning up to $48,000 is $5,314; an individual's amount can differ with income, enrollment, living arrangements and eligibility. Eligible students can investigate the FAFSA, federal and Florida grants, MDC scholarships, and applicable veterans' benefits. In the 2024-25 IPEDS figures, 86% of students received some form of financial aid, while 3% had student loans; neither percentage predicts an individual award.

What are the work-study opportunities at Miami Dade College?

Miami Dade College students can look for part-time employment and career-development support, including Federal Work-Study for those who qualify. Work-Study is need-based financial aid earned through an eligible job; receiving an award is not the same as being placed in a position. Students should review their aid offer and the college's student-employment listings for openings and application instructions.

Separate from Work-Study, MDC career services report individual career counseling, interest assessments, résumé help, interview preparation, job listings, employer recruitment and job fairs. These services can support an internship or job search, but a career-center appointment is not an employment outcome. Internships are not required of every MDC student; individual programs may have their own clinical, fieldwork or internship rules.