Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting is a Private, 2-4 years school located in Nashville, TN. It offers 2 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (9/8/2009 - Current).
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting is Surgical Technology/Technologist and the 2025 tuition and fees is $8,745. Its tuition is lower than the national average of Surgical Technology/Technologist programs ($28,401). The length of the program is 28 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 12 months.
The following table shows the 2 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Surgical Technology/Technologist | $8,745 | $124 | 28 Hours | 12 Months | $28,401 |
| 2 | Surgical Technology/Technologist | $7,602 | $1,313 | 32 Hours | 18 Months | $28,401 |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 805 students attended Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 11 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 2 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 97 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 21 (full-time).
| Student Population | 805 |
|---|---|
| Number of Faculty | 13 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 97 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting is $8,745
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
26% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $2,532 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $8,745 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $124 |
| Average Financial Amount | $2,532 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting offers 1 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 494 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 1 | 0 | 494 |
| Total | 1 | 0 | 494 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting are offered both in online and on-site education. Total 494 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 494 completers |
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | ✕ | 494 |
| Total | 494 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 805 students have enrolled into Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting. By gender, 171 male and 634 female students are attending the school.
There are 529 White (65.71%), 107 Black/African American (13.29%), 110 Hispanic (13.66%), and 169 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 805 | 171 | 634 |
| American Indian/Native American | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Black/African American | 107 | 30 | 77 |
| Hispanic | 110 | 33 | 77 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 529 | 94 | 435 |
| Two More | 59 | 14 | 45 |
| Un-Known | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 1507 County Hospital Road, Nashville, TN
- 615-678-8196
- School Website
- Online Application