Head Coach
Jorge Fernandez
Program contact: Brandon Cosby, Assistant Coach
bcosby@mdc.edu
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About Miami Dade College Basketball
Miami Dade College plays junior college basketball in the South Florida Athletic Conference, and this program operates at a level where your playing time depends directly on what you bring. Head coach Jorge Fernandez builds a roster that values effort, coachability, and the willingness to develop fundamentals. You won't find scholarship guarantees or recruiting hype here, what you will find is legitimate minutes and a clear path to playing if you're ready to compete. The junior college model works for specific types of players: those who need a year or two to grow physically, players working to improve their academic standing, and athletes looking for a stepping stone to a four-year program. Miami Dade offers all three. Fernandez structures practice and game situations to develop skills that translate, whether your goal is moving up to a Division II or III school or proving yourself for a mid-major opportunity later. The South Florida Athletic Conference is competitive and serious. You'll face real opponents, practice against capable players daily, and get film study that matches what four-year programs do. The location in Miami provides access to recruiting exposure and a talent-rich region. This isn't a glamorous option, but it's honest basketball. If you're a player who understands you need development time and can handle a realistic coaching environment, Miami Dade gives you that opportunity. Coaches recruiting for programs like this one look for players who've been developed in serious environments. Florida Coastal Prep in Fort Walton Beach, FL prepares post-grad and high school athletes for exactly these conversations. Learn more at floridacoastalprep.com.
Net price
$3,814/yr
Grad rate
47%
Enrollment
46,182
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $3,814 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $3,779 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $3,616 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $5,098 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $8,352 / year
- $110,001+
- $12,202 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 46,182
- Average net price
- $3,814 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $2,838 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $9,661 / year
- Graduation rate
- 47%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
South Florida Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
Florida SouthWestern State College
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Location Charlotte, FL | Enrollment 11,052 | Avg. net price $4,782 |
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Indian River State College
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Location Fort Pierce, FL | Enrollment 11,822 | Avg. net price $2,617 |
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Miami Dade College
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Location Miami, FL | Enrollment 46,182 | Avg. net price $3,814 |
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Palm Beach State College
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Location Boca Raton, FL | Enrollment 21,956 | Avg. net price $8,820 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Miami Dade College JUCO?
Yes, Miami Dade College is a JUCO program in the South Florida Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Miami Dade College men's basketball.
What conference is Miami Dade College in?
Miami Dade College competes in the South Florida Athletic Conference for JUCO men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Miami Dade College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $3,814 per year for in-state students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Miami Dade College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 46,182 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Miami Dade College?
Build updated game film, complete NCAA or NAIA eligibility requirements for JUCO, and contact the coaching staff using verified emails on this page or the official athletics staff directory. FCP helps players prepare film and recruiting profiles for JUCO programs. See floridacoastalprep.com/apply/ and the how-to-get-recruited guide on this site.
Compete at the Level Miami Dade College Scouts
JUCO coaches evaluate players in the context of their competition. FCP builds a schedule that puts you in front of the right coaches at the right tournaments, giving your film the competitive context that programs like Miami Dade College need to make a decision.
Coaching contacts compiled by the FCP recruiting staff. Cost and graduation figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-11-04.