Miami Dade College Demographics & Diversity Overview

89%
Minority Students
58%
Female Students
0%
International
30
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Miami Dade College has a diverse student body with 89% students of color and 0% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
4.7%(2,085)
Hispanic
76.5%(33,658)
African American
15.7%(6,923)
Asian
1.2%(518)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.0%(16)
Pacific Islander
0.0%(18)
Two or More Races
1.0%(457)
Unknown
0.8%(343)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color89%
Total Enrollment47,245
International Students0%

Cultural Engagement

Miami Dade College offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Miami Dade College has a gender distribution of 58% female students and 42% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
41.8%(19,732)
Women
58.2%(27,513)

Gender Statistics

Men19,732

42% of total enrollment

Women27,513

58% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Miami Dade College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 50% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 25% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
10.6%(5,014)
18-19
31.4%(14,817)
20-21
18.9%(8,945)
22-24
13.7%(6,495)
25+
25.3%(11,974)

Age Diversity Insights

50%

Traditional Age (18-21)

25%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Miami Dade College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 0% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 143% in-state residents, -43% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
100.0%(10,390)

Regional Representation

In-State10,390

143% of student body

States Represented

30 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

89%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

58%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

25%

Non-Traditional Age