Meridian College Tuition, Completion & Outcomes (2026)
Meridian College is a private for-profit trade school in Sarasota, Florida, enrolling about 163 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 50.62% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $33,735 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $29,812 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 163 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 50.62%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
- First-Generation Students: 54.4%
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 80.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 218
Meridian College: what the data shows
Common questions about Meridian College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Meridian College?
Meridian College is located in Sarasota, FL (ZIP 34240).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is Meridian College public or private?
Meridian College is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Meridian College cost?
Average net price after aid: $29,812.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $27,793 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $32,922 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $33,683 |
How big is Meridian College?
Total enrollment: 163 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 218 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Meridian College?
150%-time completion rate: 50.62%.
First-year retention: 50.0%.
What do graduates of Meridian College earn?
Median earnings: $36,705 six years after entry; $33,735 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $13,000.
53.59% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Meridian College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (21 completions)
- 05.1091 (17 completions)
- Dental Assisting/Assistant (4 completions)
- Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller (4 completions)
- Medical/Clinical Assistant (2 completions)
- Medical Office Management/Administration (1 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Meridian College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 50.62%; median earnings $33,735 at 10 years; net price $29,812. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Meridian College was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$29,812
2024 Value
In 2024 Meridian College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $29,812.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$119,248 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$29,812 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
4-year total cost breakdown for Meridian College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
53.59% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
52.49% 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 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 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 | — | — | $14,579 |
| 2014 | — | — | $14,643 |
| 2015 | — | — | $15,122 |
| 2016 | — | — | $15,585 |
| 2017 | — | — | $15,598 |
| 2018 | — | — | $15,867 |
| 2019 | — | — | $15,929 |
| 2020 | — | — | $15,621 |
| 2021 | — | — | $15,170 |
| 2022 | — | — | $17,798 |
| 2023 | — | — | $32,089 |
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.
Acceptance Rate & 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 & Student Demographics
Meridian College reported total enrollment of about 163 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 6% male and 94% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (50.9%), Black or African American (23.9%), and Hispanic or Latino (21.5%). About 53.59% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 54.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Meridian College in 2024 is 163 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 218 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
50.0%
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.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 50.9%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
34.57% 100% Completion Time
50.62% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 34.57% of students graduating from Meridian College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 5% male / 95% female
- 05.1091: 6% male / 94% female
- Dental Assisting/Assistant: 0% male / 100% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Meridian College.
Return on Investment
$13,000 Median Student Debt
$33,735 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
38.54% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
182.90% Return on Investment
3.9 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Meridian College.
Top Programs by Completions
6 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 7 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 21 completions
2. 05.1091: 17 completions
3. Dental Assisting/Assistant: 4 completions
4. Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller: 4 completions
5. Medical/Clinical Assistant: 2 completions
6. Medical Office Management/Administration: 1 completions
Most popular programs at Meridian College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Meridian College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Meridian College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $3,813
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,545
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Meridian College is a private for-profit institution located in Sarasota, FL, classified as Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, 05.1091, Dental Assisting/Assistant. Enrollment is approximately 163 students. Student body composition includes White (50.9%), Black or African American (23.9%), Hispanic or Latino (21.5%). The 150%-time completion rate is 50.62%. Approximately 53.59% of students receive Pell Grants. About 54.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Location
Sarasota, FL 34240
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Meridian College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Meridian College located?
Meridian College is located in Sarasota, FL.
How much does Meridian College cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $29,812 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Meridian College?
Meridian College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 218 students, White (50.9%), Black or African American (23.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Meridian College?
About 54.4% of students at Meridian College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Meridian College earn?
Median earnings are $36,705 six years after entry and $33,735 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Meridian College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 50.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Meridian College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $13,000.
Is Meridian College public or private?
Meridian College is a private for-profit institution located in Sarasota, FL.
Is Meridian College an HBCU?
No. Meridian College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Meridian College a tribal college?
No. Meridian College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Meridian College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Meridian College does not meet that proxy (reported share 21.5%).
Is Meridian College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Meridian 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
- Florida college costs
- Florida colleges by ROI
- Florida trade schools profile
- Sarasota, Florida city profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Florida
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.