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Meridian College

Meridian College is a Private, 2-4 years school located in Sarasota, FL. The 2023 average tuition & fees is $38,100 over its programs in average.
The school has a total enrollment of 132 and it offers 4 programs.

Largest Vocational Programs

The largest vocational programs at Meridian College is Medical/Clinical Assistant. Its 2023 tuition and fees are $17,700 and the national average is $16,239.
Its tuition is similar than national average of Medical/Clinical Assistant program. The length of the program is 48 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete is 12 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs at Meridian College with tuition, fees, and completion time for each program.
6 Largest Career Programs at Meridian College
Program2023 Tuition & FeesNational AverageBooks & Supplies CostsProgram LengthAverage Completion Time
1Medical/Clinical Assistant $17,700$16,239$1,40048 Contact Hours12 Months
2Cosmetology/Cosmetologist $16,500$16,042$1,6051200 Contact Hours12 Months
3Dental Assisting/Assistant $15,500$16,730$50036 Contact Hours9 Months
4Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder $17,700$18,409$2,50048 Contact Hours12 Months
5Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary $35,300$15,098$4,00096 Contact Hours24 Months
6Medical/Clinical Assistant $35,300$16,239$3,00096 Contact Hours24 Months

2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs

The average undergraduate tuition & fees at Meridian College is $38,100 for academic year 2022-2023. The amount is the average costs over all degree programs and the vocational program tuition may be lower than the average cost.
Meridian College offers the alternative tuition plans including prepaid payment plan, tuition payment plan.
63% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,853 (exclude student loans).
Meridian 2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$38,100
Books & Supplies$1,400
Off-Campus Room & Board$24,000
Off-Campus Expenses$10,200
Average Financial Amount$4,853

Offered Career / Vocational Programs and Completers

Meridian College offers 4 vocational programs for 1-2 Years Certificate programs. The following table lists number of programs by offered type and online availability along with number of completers.
Last year, 74 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs at Meridian College
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
2 Years Certificate4053
Total4074

Programs by Award Level

The following table summarizes the number of completers by program and award level.
  • 53 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
  • 21 students have earned/completed Associate's program.
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Personal and Culinary Services [+] ✕ 14 completers-
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist✕14-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] ✕ 39 completers-
Dental Assisting/Assistant✕12-
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller✕7-
Medical/Clinical Assistant✕20-
Total53
Associate's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] ✕ 21 completers-
Medical Office Management/Administration✕2-
Medical/Clinical Assistant✕2-
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician✕17-
Total21

Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation

Total 132 students are attending at Meridian College. There are 5 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 15 part-time faculty teaching for the school.
The students to faculty ratio is 18 to 1 (5.56%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 12 (full-time) and 17 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Meridian College is 53% and transfer-out rate is 8%. The retention rate is 73% at the school.
Meridian 2023 Key Statistics
Student Population132
Graduation Rate53%
Number of Faculty20
Student to Faculty Ratio18 to 1

Student Population at Meridian

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 194 students enrolled into Meridian College. By gender, 5 male and 189 female students are attending the school.
The following table summarizes the student population by gender and attending status for Meridian College.
Student Population By Gender
Meridian College
TotalMaleFemale
Total1945189
Full-time1945189
There are 101 White (52.06%), 48 Black/African American (24.74%), 44 Hispanic (22.68%), and 45 students with other races attending Meridian College.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity at Meridian College
TotalMaleFemale
Total1945189
American Indian/Native American000
Asian000
Black/African American48048
Hispanic44044
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander000
White101596
Two More101
Un-Known000
Non-resident Alien000
By age range, at Meridian College, 78 students are aged 20 to 24 (40.21% of total students), 12 students are aged below 20 (6.19%), 10 students are aged above 50 (10.31%).
Graduate Student Population By Age at Meridian College
TotalMaleFemale
Total1945189
Under 18101
Age 18-1911011
Age 20-2141041
Age 22-2437037
Age 25-2940238
Age 30-3421021
Age 35-3918117
Age 40-4915114
Age 50-641019

Directory and Accreditation Information

Meridian College is accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (7/1/1983 - Current[Estimated Date]).
The following list shows the contact and directory information of Meridian College.
7020 Professional Pkwy E, Sarasota, FL
941-377-4880
School Website
Admission Page
Financial Aid Information

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