U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in education rankings, released today its 2025 Best Colleges rankings. Miami Dade College has made history with its highest-ever ranking, placing #4 among Top Public Schools – Regional Colleges and earning a spot in the top 20, ranked #18 among all schools in the South Region.

In addition, MDC was ranked #6 in Best Colleges for Veterans, #10 in Top Performers on Social Mobility and #12 in Best Value Schools in the South Region.

“It is a true honor to be recognized by U.S. News & World Report in five categories, including as a top-five public institution,” said MDC President Madeline Pumariega. “We take great pride in serving the South Florida community as an education and workforce engine. This important distinction speaks to our commitment to academic excellence and the steadfast dedication of our talented faculty and staff helping students achieve their dreams.”

Established in 1960, MDC has long been the recipient of many awards and recognitions, including the 2021 Seal of Excelencia, a national certification for institutions that go beyond enrollment to serve Latino students intentionally, and the prestigious 2019 Aspen Prize for College Excellence, the nation’s signature recognition of high achievement and performance among state colleges.

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