Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $13,567. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for Florida residents receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $2,838 | $9,661 |
| Housing & meals | — | — |
| Books & supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Personal & travel | — | — |
| Living-at-home adjustment | — | — |
| Total cost of attendance | $13,567 | $20,390 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two. Out-of-state total = in-state total with out-of-state tuition.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
Florida residents: students may also qualify for Bright Futures, the state's merit scholarship, at eligible Florida colleges. Award amounts by school are coming to this page.
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Miami Dade College net price compared with other Florida colleges
Miami Dade College has the 13th-lowest average net price of 80 Florida colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Northwest Florida State College | $4,571 | 39% | $39,664 |
| 10 | Gulf Coast State College | $4,709 | 43% | $38,359 |
| 11 | Pasco-Hernando State College | $5,203 | 41% | $39,903 |
| 12 | Florida Gateway College | $5,364 | 54% | $37,894 |
| 13 | Miami Dade College | $5,463 | 46% | $40,654 |
| 14 | Lake-Sumter State College | $5,855 | 48% | $39,876 |
| 15 | Saint Johns River State College | $6,135 | 49% | $41,728 |
| 16 | Eastern Florida State College | $6,440 | 52% | $37,195 |
| 17 | University of Florida | $6,541 | 91% | $71,588 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Florida colleges →
Why Miami Dade College costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Dade College | — | $5,463 | 46% | $40,654 | This school |
| Valencia College | — | $12,037 | 48% | $40,594 | |
| Broward College | — | $14,506 | 39% | $41,939 | |
| Palm Beach State College | — | $9,182 | 41% | $41,923 | |
| St Petersburg College | — | $1,471 | 38% | $42,557 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Miami Dade College would cost you $6,574 less per year than Valencia College, on average.
- Lower sticker price at Miami Dade College.
- Miami Dade College gives aided families $1,612 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Florida resident | Miami Dade College | Valencia College | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sticker price | $13,567 | $18,529 | −$4,962 |
| Average grants | −$8,104 | −$6,492 | −$1,612 |
| You pay | $5,463 | $12,037 | −$6,574 |
“+” means Miami Dade College costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Miami Dade College cost questions
How much is tuition at Miami Dade College?
Tuition and fees are $2,838 a year for Florida residents and $9,661 for out-of-state students.
What is the total cost of attending Miami Dade College?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $13,567 a year for Florida residents living on campus and about $20,390 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at Miami Dade College?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $5,463 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $4,822; $48–75k pay $7,613; $110k+ pay $9,180. These figures are for Florida residents.
How much debt do Miami Dade College graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $7,500, and 8.0% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Miami Dade College overview