Meridian College

Sarasota, FL · Private for-profit · Certificate degrees · City

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About Meridian College

Meridian College is a small, private for-profit institution in Sarasota, FL, in a city setting. It enrolls about 163 students. 51% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $33,735.

Open

Acceptance

$29,812

Net price

163

Enrollment

51%

Grad rate

Report Card

B-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

C-

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

C+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

A-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

—

SAT average

—

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$29,812

Average net price

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In-state tuition

—

Out-of-state tuition

—

Room & board

—

Books & supplies

—

Total cost of attendance

54%

Students receiving Pell grants

52%

Students with federal loans

$13,000

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$27,793

$30–48K

$32,922

$48–75K

$33,683

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Health & Nursing63.6%

Personal & Culinary Services36.4%

After Graduation

$33,735

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$36,705

Median earnings (6 yrs)

51%

Graduation rate

50%

Retention rate

57%

Earn more than a HS grad

$7,545

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

163

Total enrollment

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

54%

First-generation

Gender balance

94% women

6% men

Race & ethnicity

White

51%

Black

24%

Hispanic

21%

Two or more races

Asian

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