Meridian Community College - Community College Profile

Academic Overview

Meridian Community College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Meridian, Mississippi.

For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $4,078 for Mississippi residents and $6,478 for other students on average. It offers 67 degree programs through 32 Certificate, 35 Associate's programs.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, public
Address	910 Hwy 19 N, Meridian, MS
Phone	601-483-8241
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$4,078 Out-of-State$6,478
Student Population »	2,780 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	34%
Transfer-out Rate	12%
Retention Rate	66% (Full-time) 19% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$4,474
Students to Faculty	16:1 (6.25%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$31,600

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $4,078 for Mississippi residents and $6,478 for out-of-state students at Meridian Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($5,921) over public community colleges in Mississippi.

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Meridian Community College. Then, we compare its costs to Mississippi community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.

Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

2024 Cost Of Attendance
	Mississippi Residents	Out-of-State
Tuition & Fees	$4,078	$6,478
Books & Supplies	$2,000
On-Campus Living Costs	$8,370
Off-Campus Living Costs	$12,380
Average Financial Aid	$4,474
Cost of Attendance	$14,448	$16,848
After Financial Aid	$9,974	$12,374
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$31,600

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	Mississippi Residents	Out-of-State Students
Meridian Community College	$4,078	$6,478
Public Community Colleges in Mississippi	$3,974	$5,921
Public Community Colleges in U.S.	$5,207	$8,749

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Meridian Community College offers Certificate and Associate's programs - 32 Certificate, 35 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Total Number of Programs
	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's
Online Programs	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	32	35	NOT OFFERED

The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.

The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.

You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.

Communications Technologies

what is Communications Technologies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Computer and Information Sciences

what is Computer and Information Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Computer Programming/Programmer	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Computer Programming, Specific Applications	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Personal and Culinary Services

what is Personal and Culinary Services program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist	23 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Engineering Technology

what is Engineering Technology program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Telecommunications Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Work and Family Studies

what is Work and Family Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Child Care Provider/Assistant	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities

what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other)	NOT OFFERED	218 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting

what is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Fire Science/Fire-fighting	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Fire Protection (other)	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services (other)	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Construction Trades

what is Construction Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Carpentry/Carpenter	13 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Electrician	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Mechanics and Repairers

what is Mechanics and Repairers program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Precision Production Trades

what is Precision Production Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder	26 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Visual and Performing Arts

what is Visual and Performing Arts program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Graphic Design	NOT OFFERED	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Dental Assisting/Assistant	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist	NOT OFFERED	11 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Health and Medical Administrative Services (other)	31 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant	NOT OFFERED	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant	NOT OFFERED	12 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist	NOT OFFERED	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/Technologist	NOT OFFERED	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer	NOT OFFERED	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician	NOT OFFERED	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	NOT OFFERED	105 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	59 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Business

what is Business program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Hospitality Administration/Management	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Marketing/Marketing Management	19 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Digital Marketing	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 2,780 students at Meridian Community College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 784 male students and 1,934 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
	Total	Full-Time	Part-time
Total	2,718	1,798	920
Male Students	784	568	216
Female Students	1,934	1,230	704

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Meridian Community College, there are 2,621 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 984 students were attending classes through distance learning (256 students are enrolled exclusively and 728 are enrolled in some online courses) .

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment	2,621
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	256
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses	728
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses	1,637