Meridian Technology Center Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
Meridian Technology Center is a public certificate and vocational school in Stillwater, Oklahoma, enrolling about 307 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 47.50% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $34,451 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $4,481 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 307 37.8% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 47.50%
- First-Generation Students: 50.5%
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 53.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,048
Meridian Technology Center: what the data shows
Common questions about Meridian Technology Center, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Meridian Technology Center?
Meridian Technology Center is located in Stillwater, OK (ZIP 74074-1899).
NCES locale classification: Town distant.
Is Meridian Technology Center public or private?
Meridian Technology Center is a Public institution.
How much does Meridian Technology Center cost?
Average net price after aid: $4,481.
How big is Meridian Technology Center?
Total enrollment: 307 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,048 students.
About 38% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Meridian Technology Center?
150%-time completion rate: 47.50%.
First-year retention: 75.0%.
What do graduates of Meridian Technology Center earn?
Median earnings: $32,852 six years after entry; $34,451 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
11.61% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Meridian Technology Center known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Welding Technology/Welder (47 completions)
- Electrician (36 completions)
- Medical/Clinical Assistant (32 completions)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (31 completions)
- Culinary Arts and Related Services (30 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (25 completions)
- Engineering, General (23 completions)
- Carpentry/Carpenter (21 completions)
- Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist (20 completions)
- Biomedical Sciences, General (19 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Meridian Technology Center a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 47.50%; median earnings $34,451 at 10 years; net price $4,481. 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 Technology Center was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$4,481
2024 Value
In 2024 Meridian Technology Center had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,481.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$17,924 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$4,481 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 Technology Center.
Financial Aid by Income Level
11.61% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
0.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Meridian Technology Center was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
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 Technology Center 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 | — | — | $5,131 |
| 2014 | — | — | $8,845 |
| 2015 | — | — | $8,053 |
| 2020 | — | — | $7,707 |
| 2021 | — | — | $8,993 |
| 2022 | — | — | $9,685 |
| 2023 | — | — | $4,481 |
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 Technology Center reported total enrollment of about 307 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 51% male and 49% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (59.9%), American Indian or Alaska Native (11.1%), and Hispanic or Latino (9.1%). About 11.61% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 50.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
37.8% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Meridian Technology Center in 2024 is 307 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,048 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
75.0%
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 59.9%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
25.00% 100% Completion Time
47.50% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 25.00% of students graduating from Meridian Technology Center completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Welding Technology/Welder: 87% male / 13% female
- Electrician: 83% male / 17% female
- Medical/Clinical Assistant: 6% male / 94% 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 Technology Center.
Return on Investment
$34,451 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
1822.06% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for Meridian Technology Center.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 40 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Welding Technology/Welder: 47 completions
2. Electrician: 36 completions
3. Medical/Clinical Assistant: 32 completions
4. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 31 completions
5. Culinary Arts and Related Services: 30 completions
6. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 25 completions
7. Engineering, General: 23 completions
8. Carpentry/Carpenter: 21 completions
9. Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist: 20 completions
Most popular programs at Meridian Technology Center.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Meridian Technology Center graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Meridian Technology Center from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $14,156
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 Technology Center is a public institution located in Stillwater, OK. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Welding Technology/Welder, Electrician, Medical/Clinical Assistant. Enrollment is approximately 307 students. Student body composition includes White (59.9%), American Indian or Alaska Native (11.1%), Hispanic or Latino (9.1%). The 150%-time completion rate is 47.50%. Approximately 11.61% of students receive Pell Grants. About 50.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Stillwater, OK 74074-1899
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Meridian Technology Center 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 Technology Center located?
Meridian Technology Center is located in Stillwater, OK.
How much does Meridian Technology Center cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $4,481 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Meridian Technology Center?
Meridian Technology Center reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,048 students, White (59.9%), American Indian or Alaska Native (11.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Meridian Technology Center?
About 50.5% of students at Meridian Technology Center are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Meridian Technology Center earn?
Median earnings are $32,852 six years after entry and $34,451 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Meridian Technology Center?
The 150%-time completion rate is 47.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Meridian Technology Center public or private?
Meridian Technology Center is a public institution located in Stillwater, OK.
Is Meridian Technology Center an HBCU?
No. Meridian Technology Center is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Meridian Technology Center a tribal college?
No. Meridian Technology Center is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Meridian Technology Center a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Meridian Technology Center does not meet that proxy (reported share 9.1%).
Is Meridian Technology Center religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Meridian Technology Center 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
- Oklahoma college costs
- Oklahoma colleges by ROI
- Oklahoma trade schools profile
- Stillwater, Oklahoma city profile
- Southwest regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Oklahoma
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.