School Highlights
Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College serves 896 students (66% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 67%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 896 students
- Minority enrollment: 99%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College
(FL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
n/a
139 staff
Student Body
The student population of Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College has declined by 58% over five years.
The Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College diversity score of 0.67 is less than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has grown by 26% over five years.
Total Enrollment
896 students
646 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
20:1
# Full-Time Students
590 students
587 students
# Part-Time Students
306 students
557 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
261 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
590 students
574 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
85 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
306 students
648 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
36 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
174 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
36%
5%
% Hispanic
n/a
30%
% Black
41%
19%
% White
1%
33%
% Hawaiian
17%
2%
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.76
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.3182%
0.6183%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4334%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,200
$31,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
97%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$3,500
$9,113
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
94%
SAT Reading
n/a
442
SAT Math
n/a
429
ACT Composite
n/a
18
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
18
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated: 08/14/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College's ranking?
Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Florida for: Average community college minority breakdown.
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