Meridian CC 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

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 Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Meridian Community College was $6,824. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Meridian CC

Meridian CC net price calculator

$6,824

Below is the average net price of 2 year, public colleges in Mississippi and nationwide.

Mississippi's average	$13,768
National average	$8,115

Below is the net price of Meridian CC for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k
2022	$6,824	$202 (3%)	$6,293
2021	$6,622	$375 (6%)	$5,915	$5,501
2020	$6,247	$286 (5%)	$5,936	$6,745
2019	$5,961	$115 (2%)	$5,796	$5,353	$9,524
2018	$5,846	$254 (5%)	$5,528	$5,264	$7,488
2017	$5,592	$1,296 (19%)	$5,347	$7,038
2016	$6,888	$32	$6,558	$7,712	$9,350
2015	$6,856	$482 (7%)	$6,694	$7,943
2014	$7,338	--	$8,320	$8,482	$8,520

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Meridian Community College's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$16,541	$1,085 (7%)	$3,574	$10,967	$2,000
2021	$15,456	$690 (5%)	$3,478	$9,978	$2,000
2020	$14,766	$322 (2%)	$3,278	$9,488	$2,000
2019	$14,444	$22	$3,054	$9,590	$1,800
2018	$14,422	$852 (6%)	$3,054	$9,568	$1,800
2017	$13,570	$305 (2%)	$2,440	$9,330	$1,800
2016	$13,265	$977 (7%)	$2,430	$9,435	$1,400
2015	$14,242	$92	$2,430	$10,412	$1,400
2014	$14,150	$50	$2,410	$10,340	$1,400
2013	$14,100	--	$2,230	$10,470	$1,400

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What kind of housing and meal plans are available at Meridian CC? How much does it cost?: The college provides a combined housing and meal plan at $5,480 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing and meals at Meridian CC is $609 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Meridian CC estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $2,000.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Meridian CC estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $2,763

If living off-campus, with family: $4,208

If living off-campus, not with family: $4,208
How much is Meridian CC application fees?: Meridian CC does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Meridian CC offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Tuition payment plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Meridian Community College cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$175	Not Available
For out-of-state students	$248	Not Available

Housing and Meal

**Meridian CC requires students to enroll in both the housing and meal plan.** Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Meridian Community College for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	N/A	N/A	$5,480	19	368
2021	N/A	N/A	$5,480	19	368
2020	N/A	N/A	$5,280	19	368
2019	N/A	N/A	$5,080	19	354
2018	N/A	N/A	$4,256	19	390
2017	N/A	N/A	$4,078	19	376
2016	N/A	N/A	$3,878	19	376

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Meridian Community College during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Not Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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