Miami Dade College
Former names | Dade County Junior College (1960–1973) Miami-Dade Community College (1973–2003) |
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| Motto | Scientia est potentia (Latin) |
Motto in English | "Knowledge is power" |
| Type | Public college |
| Established | 1960 |
Parent institution | Florida College System |
| Accreditation | SACS |
| Endowment | $272.8 million (2024) |
| Budget | $376.5 million (2024) |
| President | Madeline Pumariega |
Academic staff | 703 (full-time) 1814 (part-time) |
| Undergraduates | 47,245 (fall 2022) |
| Location | , Florida , United States 25°46′40″N 80°11′26″W / 25.77778°N 80.19056°W |
| Campus | Large city |
| Colors | Blue and gray |
| Nickname | Sharks |
Sporting affiliations | NJCAA Region 8 – Southern Conference |
| Mascot | Finn the Shark |
| Website | www |
Miami Dade College (MDC) is a public college located in Miami, Florida, United States. Established in 1959, MDC operates eight campuses and numerous outreach centers throughout Miami-Dade County. It is the largest institution in the Florida College System. MDC serves a significant number of minority students, particularly Hispanic students, enrolling more than any other institution in Florida.