Meridian Community College
Add ComparisonMeridian Community College is a higher education institution located in Lauderdale County, MS. N/A
In 2023, 819 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Meridian Community College. 61.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.9% awarded men. N/A
The median undergraduate tuition at Meridian Community College is $3,658, which is $−4,595 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).
In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Meridian Community College is $3,658, which is $4,595 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).
After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,352.
In 2023, 61% of undergraduate students attending Meridian Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 11% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.
In 2023, the cost of tuition at Meridian Community College was $3,658. The cost of tuition at Meridian Community College is $−4,595 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).
This chart compares the tuition costs of Meridian Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.
In 2023 Meridian Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,352. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Meridian Community College grew by 6.8%.
This chart compares the average net price of Meridian Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.
Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.
The average yearly cost of room and board at Meridian Community College was of $6,220 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 1.63% between 2022 and 2023.
During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.
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61% of undergraduate students at Meridian Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, when 61% of undergraduate students received financial aid.
This chart compares the average award discount at Meridian Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.
The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.
Meridian Community College had a total enrollment of 2,556 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Meridian Community College is 1,704 students and the part-time enrollment is 852. This means that 66.7% of students enrolled at Meridian Community College are enrolled full-time.
The enrolled student population at Meridian Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 46.1% White, 45.1% Black or African American, 2.62% Hispanic or Latino, 1.06% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.939% Asian, 0.665% Two or More Races, and 0.156% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.
Students enrolled at Meridian Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (33.7%), followed by White Female (27%) and White Male (16.8%).
The total enrollment at Meridian Community College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,556 students. The full-time enrollment at Meridian Community College is 1,704 and the part-time enrollment is 852. This means that 66.7% of students enrolled at Meridian Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.
This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Meridian Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Meridian Community College was 60%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Meridian Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.
This chart shows the retention rate over time at Meridian Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.
The enrolled student population at Meridian Community College is 46.1% White, 45.1% Black or African American, 2.62% Hispanic or Latino, 1.06% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.939% Asian, 0.665% Two or More Races, and 0.156% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.
In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Meridian Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Transportation (58 degrees awarded), Precision Production (57 degrees), and Construction (21 degrees).
The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Meridian Community College are Registered nurses (1,499,340 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (166,744 people), Medical & health services managers (166,430 people), Pharmacists (135,448 people), and Other managers (125,046 people).
The most specialized majors at Meridian Community College in 2023 are Transportation (58 degrees awarded), Precision Production (57 degrees), Construction (21 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (218 degrees), and Communication Technologies (5 degrees) (as of 2023).
The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Meridian Community College are Surgeons, Physicians, Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, and Chief executives & legislators
The most specialized majors at Meridian Community College are Transportation (58 degrees awarded), Precision Production (57 degrees), Construction (21 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (218 degrees), and Communication Technologies (5 degrees) (as of 2023).
The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Meridian Community College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,620,597 people), Elementary & secondary schools (360,665 people), Outpatient care centers (287,559 people), Offices of physicians (205,958 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (180,304 people).
The most specialized majors at Meridian Community College are Transportation (58 degrees awarded), Precision Production (57 degrees), Construction (21 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (218 degrees), and Communication Technologies (5 degrees) (as of 2023).
In 2023, the most common N/A concentration at Meridian Community College was N/A with N/A degrees awarded.
This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from N/A programs at Meridian Community College according to their major.
In 2023, 319 degrees were awarded to men at Meridian Community College, which is 0.638 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (500).
This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Meridian Community College by degrees awarded.
In 2023, 94 degrees were awarded to men at Meridian Community College in Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities, which is 0.758 times less than the 124 female recipients with that same degree.
In 2023, 124 degrees were awarded to men at Meridian Community College in Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities, which is 1.32 times more than the 94 male recipients with that same degree.
In 2023, 26% of students graduating from Meridian Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 32% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 38% within 200%.
The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.
Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.
The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Meridian Community College is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (75% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (74.3%).
The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.
The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Meridian Community College is black or african american female (253 degrees awarded). There were 1.45 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (175 degrees).
N/A Meridian Community College employs 112 Instructors. Most academics at Meridian Community College are Female Instructor (81), and Male Instructor (31).
The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Meridian Community College are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 45 employees, Service, with 37 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 24 employees.
As of 2023, Meridian Community College received $3.72M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $3.58M from state grants and contracts, and $25.6k from local grants and contracts.
In 2023, Meridian Community College paid a median of $16.6M in salaries, a 0.402% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.33% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 4.73% decline between 2020 and 2021.
In 2023, Meridian Community College paid a total of $6.12M to 112 employees working as instructors, which represents 36.9% of all salaries paid.
This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.
In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Meridian Community College was Instructor with 112 employees.
In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Meridian Community College were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 45 employees, Service with 37 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 24 employees.
In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Meridian Community College was Female Instructor with 81 employees, and Male Instructor with 31 employees.
This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Meridian Community College.
