Meridian Community College
Meridian Community College is one of the fifteen public 2-year colleges in Mississippi. The campus is located in Meridian town.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 3,555 students attend the school. Every year 28% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Meridian Community College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $2,700, and fees were $264. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $3,780 and $264 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleRemote Town |
Number of Students3,555 |
Student to Faculty Ratio18:1 |
Is Admission OpenYes |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level2-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate55% |
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offers 3 nursing programs |
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offers 2 nursing programs |
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offers 2 nursing programs |
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offers 2 nursing programs |
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offers 2 nursing programs |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1942 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 06/01/1978 - Current |
Nursing (PNUR) - Practical nursing programs ACEN 06/01/1984 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $150/credit | |
In State Students | $150/credit | |
Out of State Students | $177/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | - | |
In State Students | - | |
Out of State Students | - |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $6,750 | $6,750 | $7,965 |
ADN | 70 | $10,500 | $10,500 | $12,390 |
BSN | 125 | $18,750 | $18,750 | $22,125 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 89% of Meridian Community College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 64% | $4,279 |
Other Federal Grant | 4% | $985 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 29% | $562 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 42% | $2,099 |
Federal Student Loans | 13% | $2,584 |
Private Loans | -- | -- |
$5,846
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$5,528 |
$30,001 to $48,000$5,264 |
$48,001 to $75,000$7,488 |
$75,001 to $110,000-- |
Over $110,000-- |
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Student Population
3,555
Undergrads
0
Graduates
2,461
Women
1,094
Men
68%
Full-time
32%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
48% |
Black/African American |
43% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
5% |
Hispanic |
1% |
Asian |
1% |
Two or more races |
0% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
Non-resident alien |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Mississippi state board of nursing.