Meridian Community College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Remote
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	368
Student to faculty ratio	16 to 1
Students retention rate	65%
On-time graduation rate	33%

Located in Meridian, Mississippi, Meridian CC is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Meridian Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Meridian Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Meridian CC is reported to be 33%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Mississippi state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 47% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 65% at Meridian CC suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
Website

In-State Tuition & Fees

$3,574

Cost of attendance at Meridian Community College in 2022 for students from Mississippi.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Mississippi's average	$8,409
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$5,428

Cost of attendance at Meridian Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Mississippi's average	$12,849
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 91 of freshman students at Meridian Community College received on average $5,311 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,311

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	279	60%	$4,935	$1,376,741
Other Federal Grant	280	60%	$4,977	$1,393,441
State Grant/Scholarships	155	33%	$934	$144,771
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	204	44%	$3,447	$703,159
Total Grant & Scholarships	422	91%	$5,311	$2,241,371

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Meridian Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Meridian Community College students is 32.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 30.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 36.7%.

32.7%

African American 23.2% 69 students
white 39.7% 127 students
unknown 37.8% 17 students
hispanic 53.8% 7 students
Mixed Race 50.0% 2 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Meridian Community College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Meridian Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training

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