Meridian College

www.meridian.edu/

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2021 Average Net Price

$14,022

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.72%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

194

100% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

62.3%

81 Graduates

About

Meridian College is a higher education institution located in Sarasota County, FL. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Meridian College were Medical Assistant (20 degrees awarded), General Cosmetology (14 degrees), and Dental Assisting (12 degrees).

In 2021, 74 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Meridian College. 97.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 2.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (33 degrees), 1.32 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (25 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,022.

In 2021, 76% of undergraduate students attending Meridian College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 75% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$14,022

2021 Value

2.09%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Meridian College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,022. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Meridian College grew by 2.09%.

This chart compares the average net price of Meridian College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

76%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

75%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

76% of undergraduate students at Meridian College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 1.3% with respect to 2020, when 77% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Meridian College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2.72%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Meridian College was 2.72%, which represents 4 out of the 147 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Meridian College had a total enrollment of 194 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Meridian College is 194 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Meridian College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Meridian College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 52.1% White, 24.7% Black or African American, 22.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 0.515% Two or More Races.

Students enrolled at Meridian College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (49.5%), followed by Black or African American Female (24.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (22.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Meridian College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 194 students. The full-time enrollment at Meridian College is 194 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Meridian College are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Meridian College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

69%

2021 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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Meridian College was 69%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), Meridian College had a retention rate approximately the same as its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Meridian College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
101 enrolled students
Black or African American
48 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
44 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Meridian College is 52.1% White, 24.7% Black or African American, 22.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 0.515% Two or More Races. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 70 more women than men received degrees from Meridian College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Meridian College is white (33 degrees awarded). There were 1.32 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (25 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Meridian College is Medical Assistant (20 degrees awarded), followed by General Cosmetology (14 degrees) and Dental Assisting (12 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Meridian College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Personal & Culinary Services (14 degrees awarded) and Health (60 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Meridian College are Registered nurses (1,332,143 people), Medical & health services managers (145,611 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (131,680 people), Pharmacists (131,120 people), and Physicians (106,819 people).

The most specialized majors at Meridian College in 2021 are Personal & Culinary Services (14 degrees awarded) and Health (60 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Chief executives & legislators

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Meridian College are Chief executives & legislators, Surgeons, Physicians, Podiatrists, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Meridian College are Personal & Culinary Services (14 degrees awarded) and Health (60 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Meridian College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,442,537 people), Outpatient care centers (215,028 people), Elementary & secondary schools (208,642 people), Offices of physicians (192,448 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (123,331 people).

The most specialized majors at Meridian College are Personal & Culinary Services (14 degrees awarded) and Health (60 degrees) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Meridian College.

Most Common (2021)

Medical Assistant
20 degree-majors awarded
General Cosmetology
14 degree-majors awarded
Dental Assisting
12 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Meridian College was Medical Assistant with 20 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Meridian College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 2 degrees were awarded to men at Meridian College, which is 0.0278 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (72).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Meridian College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 1 degrees were awarded to men at Meridian College in General Cosmetology, which is 0.0769 times less than the 13 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 22 degrees were awarded to women at Meridian College in Medical Assistant. There were no male recipients with the same degree.

Time to Complete

60%

100% Completion Time

60%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 60% of students graduating from Meridian College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 60% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 60% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Meridian College is Male and Black or African American (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
33 degrees awarded
Black or African American
25 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
13 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Meridian College is white (33 degrees awarded). There were 1.32 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (25 degrees).

1.35% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
32 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
24 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
13 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Meridian College is white female (32 degrees awarded). There were 1.33 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (24 degrees).

Operations

Meridian College employs 4 Instructors. Most academics at Meridian College are Male Instructor (2), and Female Instructor (2).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Meridian College are: Management, with 2 employees, Sales and related, with 2 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 2 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$799k

2021 Salaries

12.3%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Meridian College paid a median of $799k in salaries, a 12.3% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$146k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Meridian College paid a total of $146k to 4 employees working as instructors, which represents 18.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

4 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

2 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Meridian College was Instructor with 4 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Meridian College were Management with 2 employees, Sales and related with 2 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 2 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Meridian College was Male Instructor with 2 employees, and Female Instructor with 2 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Meridian College.