MDC 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$2,838

Cost of attendance at Miami Dade College in 2022 for students from Florida.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Florida's average	$3,874
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$9,661

Cost of attendance at Miami Dade College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Florida's average	$14,069
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Miami Dade College was $4,211. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at MDC

MDC net price calculator

$4,211

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Florida and nationwide.

Florida's average	$7,941
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of MDC for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$4,211	$787 (16%)	$3,313	$4,113	$5,308	$7,691	$9,739
2021	$4,998	$51 (1%)	$4,482	$5,370	$6,808	$8,648	$10,351
2020	$4,947	$1,446 (23%)	$4,471	$5,290	$6,704	$9,129	$10,873
2019	$6,393	$669 (9%)	$6,014	$6,703	$8,220	$10,779	$12,164
2018	$7,062	$613 (8%)	$6,717	$7,482	$8,609	$10,087	$12,190
2017	$7,675	$1,154 (13%)	$7,278	$7,984	$9,598	$11,467	$13,013
2016	$8,829	$223 (3%)	$8,552	$9,224	$10,511	$12,620	$13,498
2015	$8,606	$5,929 (41%)	$8,418	$9,050	$10,316	$12,748	$13,376
2014	$14,535	--	$14,303	$15,088	$16,599	$18,591	$19,582

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Miami Dade College's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$30,052	$3,374 (13%)	$2,838	$25,714	$1,500
2021	$26,678	No change	$2,838	$22,340	$1,500
2020	$26,678	No change	$2,838	$22,340	$1,500
2019	$26,678	$175	$2,838	$22,340	$1,500
2018	$26,853	No change	$2,838	$22,415	$1,600
2017	$26,853	$728 (3%)	$2,838	$22,415	$1,600
2016	$27,581	$252	$2,838	$23,243	$1,500
2015	$27,833	$1,158 (4%)	$2,790	$23,243	$1,800
2014	$26,675	$8,908 (25%)	$2,742	$22,433	$1,500
2013	$35,583	--	$3,366	$29,967	$2,250

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: MDC estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,500.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, MDC estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: N/A

If living off-campus, with family: $5,782

If living off-campus, not with family: $5,782
How much is MDC application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $30.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: MDC offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Miami Dade College cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$118	Not Available
For out-of-state students	$403	Not Available

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Miami Dade College during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Offered

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