Meridian Community College
Meridian Community College is a public community college in Meridian, Mississippi, enrolling about 2,156 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. In-state tuition starts near $4,078 per year before fees and aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $4,078
- 2024 Average Net Price: $6,351 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 2,156 87.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 34.40%
Meridian Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Meridian Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Meridian Community College?
Meridian Community College is located in Meridian, MS (ZIP 39307-5801).
NCES locale classification: Town remote.
Is Meridian Community College public or private?
Meridian Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Meridian Community College cost?
Published tuition: $4,078 in-state, $6,478 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $6,351.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $6,351 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $16,312.
How big is Meridian Community College?
Total enrollment: 2,156 students.
About 87% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Meridian Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 34.40%.
First-year retention: 66.1%.
What do graduates of Meridian Community College earn?
Median earnings: $28,752 six years after entry; $31,002 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $5,521.
39.16% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Meridian Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (860 completions)
- CIP 240199 (206 completions)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research (119 completions)
- CIP 490205 (56 completions)
- Medical Assistant (41 completions)
- Welding Technology (40 completions)
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General (39 completions)
- CIP 480501 (34 completions)
- CIP 510799 (28 completions)
- CIP 460301 (27 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Meridian Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 34.40%; median earnings $31,002 at 10 years; net price $6,351. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$4,078
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Meridian Community College was $4,078.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$6,351
2024 Value
In 2024 Meridian Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,351.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$25,404 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$6,351 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$16,312 4-Year In-State Tuition
$25,912 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Meridian Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
39.16% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
10.72% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Meridian Community College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Meridian Community College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $2,410 | $3,690 | $5,617 |
| 2014 | $2,430 | $3,830 | $6,723 |
| 2015 | $2,430 | $3,730 | $6,631 |
| 2016 | $2,440 | $3,740 | $5,365 |
| 2017 | $2,964 | $4,044 | $5,533 |
| 2018 | $3,054 | $4,354 | $5,804 |
| 2019 | $3,278 | $4,258 | $5,940 |
| 2020 | $3,478 | $5,278 | $5,914 |
| 2021 | $3,574 | $5,428 | $6,293 |
| 2022 | $3,811 | $5,811 | $6,331 |
| 2023 | $3,932 | $5,992 | $6,811 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
87.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Meridian Community College in 2024 is 2,156 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
66.1%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
27.06% 100% Completion Time
34.40% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 27.06% of students graduating from Meridian Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Meridian Community College.
Return on Investment
$5,521 Median Student Debt
$31,002 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
17.81% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1120.36% Return on Investment
1.8 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Meridian Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
CIP 24.0199: 206 completions
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research: 119 completions
CIP 49.0205: 56 completions
Medical Assistant: 41 completions
Welding Technology: 40 completions
Marketing/Marketing Management, General: 39 completions
CIP 48.0501: 34 completions
CIP 51.0799: 28 completions
CIP 46.0301: 27 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 860 completions
Most popular programs at Meridian Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Meridian Community College graduates.
About
Meridian Community College is a public institution located in Meridian, MS, offering 37 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 2,156 students. The institution maintains a 34.40% graduation rate. Approximately 39.16% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Meridian, MS 39307-5801
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 34.40% graduation rate at Meridian Community College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
FAQ
How much does Meridian Community College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $4,078 and average net price is $6,351 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of Meridian Community College earn?
Median earnings are $28,752 six years after entry and $31,002 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Meridian Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 34.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Meridian Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $5,521.
How big is Meridian Community College?
Total enrollment is about 2,156 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Meridian Community College public or private?
Meridian Community College is a public institution located in Meridian, MS.
Is Meridian Community College an HBCU?
No. Meridian Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Meridian Community College a tribal college?
No. Meridian Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Meridian Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Meridian Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 2.6%).
Is Meridian Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Meridian Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.