Miami, October 6, 2025 – Miami Dade College (MDC) has once again earned national recognition in the U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best Colleges rankings, securing the #5 spot among Top Public Schools – Regional Colleges and climbing to #16 among all schools in the South Region.
This year, MDC also achieved impressive standings in several key categories:
#3 – Best Colleges for Veterans
#5 – Top Performers on Social Mobility
#9 – Best Value Schools in the South Region
“Miami Dade College’s success in these national rankings reflects the heart of our mission—to open doors of opportunity and transform lives,” said MDC President Madeline Pumariega. “Earning recognition as a Top 5 public college in the South, one of the best in social mobility, a Top 3 institution for veterans, and among the Top 10 in value is proof that quality and access can thrive together. I am inspired every day by the passion of our students, faculty, staff, and alumni, and together we will continue striving to be ranked #1 among our peers.”
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About Miami Dade College
Miami Dade College (MDC) is the most diverse institution in the nation, with 167 nations and 63 languages represented in its student body. The college’s eight campuses and outreach centers offer over 300 distinct degree pathways, including associate and baccalaureate degrees, certifications and apprenticeships. MDC is the recipient of many top national awards, including the prestigious Aspen Prize, and has been ranked #4 among Top Public Institutions in the Southern Region by U.S. News & World Report. The College changes lives through accessible, high-quality teaching and learning experiences. It is home to the Miami Culinary Institute, the Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex, the Miami Fashion Institute, The Idea Center, the Cybersecurity Center of the Americas, two AI Centers, the Center for Learning, Innovation and Simulation at the Medical Campus, the Business Innovation & Technology Center, the School for Advanced Studies and New World School of the Arts, among others. MDC has been recognized among the nation’s “Great Colleges to Work For” since the program’s inception. The College serves as an economic, cultural and civic leader for the advancement of our diverse global community. MDC alumni and employees contribute more than $5 billion annually to the local economy, and graduates occupy top leadership positions in every major industry. MDC’s renowned rich cultural programming includes the Miami Book Fair, Miami Film Festival, the National Historic Landmark Miami Freedom Tower, Koubek Center Mansion and Gardens, Live Arts Miami at MDC, the Lynn and Louis Wolfson II Florida Moving Image Archives, and the Museum of Art and Design. MDC has admitted more than 2.5 million students and counting, since it opened its doors in 1960. Approximately 125,000 students are currently enrolled. For more information, visit www.mdc.edu.