Meridian Community College
Meridian Community College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Meridian, MS. It offers 64 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/1942 - Current).
Important Academic Statistics
Total 2,621 students attended Meridian Community College in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 121 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 83 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 285 (full-time) and 153 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Meridian Community College is 32% and the retention rate is 61% at the school.
| Student Population | 2,621 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 32% |
| Number of Faculty | 204 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
2024 Costs of Attendance
The 2024 tuition & fees of Meridian Community College is $5,992
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
61% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,654 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $5,992 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Amount | $4,654 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Meridian Community College offers 31 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate, 4 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 296 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 2 | 0 | 64 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 26 | 0 | 220 |
| 4 Years Certificate | 3 | 0 | 12 |
| Total | 31 | 0 | 296 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Meridian Community College are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 296 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 64 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 220 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
- 12 students have earned/completed 2-4 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and Materials Moving | ✕ | 45 completers |
| Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor | ✕ | 45 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 19 completers |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | ✕ | 19 |
| Total | 64 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor | ✕ | 0 |
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 8 completers |
| Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology | ✕ | 8 |
| Precision Production Trades | ✕ | 4 completers |
| Machine Tool Technology/Machinist | ✕ | 4 |
| Total | 12 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2022-2023, total 2,621 students have enrolled into Meridian Community College. By gender, 847 male and 1,774 female students are attending the school.
There are 1,146 White (43.72%), 1,160 Black/African American (44.26%), 57 Hispanic (2.17%), 25 Asian (0.95%), and 285 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,621 | 847 | 1,774 |
| American Indian/Native American | 26 | 4 | 22 |
| Asian | 25 | 10 | 15 |
| Black/African American | 1,160 | 306 | 854 |
| Hispanic | 57 | 22 | 35 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| White | 1,146 | 429 | 717 |
| Two More | 24 | 9 | 15 |
| Un-Known | 178 | 67 | 111 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 910 Hwy 19 N, Meridian, MS
- 601-483-8241
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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