Meridian, Idaho Colleges: Costs & Earnings (2026 stats)

Last updated: June 4, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

TL;DR

Colleges in Meridian, Idaho: 64 students enrolled statewide.

Key Facts

  • Institutions in this profile: 2 campuses
  • Total college enrollment: 64 students
  • Median net price: $18,802 (+88.6% vs U.S.)

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Overview

Colleges and universities in Meridian serve students across Idaho with associate, bachelor's, and graduate pathways. 2 reporting campuses in this city profile, with about 64 students enrolled in federal data. Tables below compare costs, completion, earnings, and standout institutions against Meridian, Idaho and U.S. medians from the College Scorecard.

Meridian vs Idaho & national benchmarks

Medians aggregate institution-level College Scorecard fields unless noted. Enrollment is total undergraduate headcount summed across reporting campuses.

State versus regional and national education metrics
Geography In-state tuition Net price Median debt Completion rate Enrollment
Meridian, IdahoN/A$18,802N/AN/A64
Idaho (state median)$5,528$11,384$10,55552.0%99,609
United States$5,512$9,969$13,27150.3%14,468,221

Earnings & employment outcomes: Meridian, Idaho vs benchmarks

Scorecard does not publish formal job-placement rates. We use the share of the 8-year cohort reported as working and not enrolled (working ÷ working + not working) as a federal employment-outcome proxy. 2-yr and 3-yr default rates are federal cohort default shares (0–1 scale). We show 2-yr default as the primary benchmark; 3-yr default appears only when enough campuses report non-suppressed values (otherwise —). 3-yr repayment progress is the share of completers making progress on loans after 3 years. Sample: bachelor's-predominant institutions with enrollment ≥ 200. Medians pool campus-level values.

Earnings and employment outcome benchmarks
Geography Median earnings (10 yr) Working & not enrolled (8 yr) Retention (FT yr 1) 2-yr default 3-yr default 3-yr repayment progress Debt ÷ earnings
Meridian, IdahoN/AN/AN/A——N/AN/A
Idaho (state median)$47,23789.6%75.6%8.7%—67.0%0.45
United States$54,38488.0%76.4%5.0%—73.7%0.41

Other cities in Idaho (3+ campuses)

Other cities in the same state with at least three reporting campuses.

Peer comparison table
City In-state tuition Net price Median debt Completion Enrollment Earnings (10 yr) Working (8 yr)
Meridian, IdahoN/A$18,802N/AN/A64N/AN/A
Rexburg$4,800$8,643$11,73455.5%44,734N/AN/A
Boise$11,802$20,033$10,55545.9%19,477$44,58887.7%
Moscow$12,942$14,831$21,98265.6%8,052$54,67090.6%
Nampa$22,120$20,666$10,13870.8%7,711$51,71992.2%
Twin Falls$3,360$14,298$8,70033.2%3,898N/AN/A
Coeur d'Alene$3,396$10,575$9,778N/A2,619N/AN/A
Lewiston$7,610$13,598$14,52840.2%2,477$46,00188.6%
Lewiston$7,610$13,598$14,52840.2%2,477$46,00188.6%
United States$5,512$9,969$13,27150.3%14,468,221$54,38488.0%

Analysis & insights

EDsmart Data aggregates institution-level College Scorecard data for this profile. Highlights below compare local medians to U.S. and regional benchmarks.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many colleges are in Meridian?

This city profile covers 2 campuses in Meridian, Idaho with College Scorecard cost or outcomes data.

How much does college cost in Meridian?

Median in-state tuition in Meridian is N/A and median net price is $18,802. For Idaho overall, medians are $5,528 and $11,384; U.S. medians are $5,512 and $9,969.

What do graduates earn in Meridian?

Median 10-year earnings for campuses in Meridian is N/A vs $47,237 for Idaho and $54,384 nationally.

What is student debt like for Meridian colleges?

Median completer debt in Meridian is N/A vs $10,555 for Idaho and $13,271 nationally.

Are there HBCUs, Hispanic-serving, tribal, or religious colleges in Meridian?

Among 2 College Scorecard campuses in Meridian, Idaho, none are flagged as HBCUs or tribal colleges in IPEDS, and none meet our 25% Hispanic-enrollment HSI proxy or report a religious affiliation in IPEDS.

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