Meridian Community College
Meridian Community College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Meridian, MS. Meridian Community College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
- The 2024 tuition & fees of Meridian Community College is $3,932 for Mississippi residents and $5,992 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,646.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 3.11% from last year at MCC.
- Total 2,621 students have enrolled in MCC and, of that, 256 students enrolled online exclusively.
- MCC offers 67 programs.
- The graduation rate of MCC is 32% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 35.1%.
2024 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2024 tuition & fees at Meridian Community College is $3,932 for Mississippi residents and $5,992 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 3.11% from last year. The next table shows the 2024 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | Mississippi Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $3,278 | $4,258 |
| 2021 | $3,478 | $5,278 |
| 2022 | $3,574 | $5,428 |
| 2023 | $3,811 | $5,811 |
| 2024 | $3,932 | $5,992 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Meridian Community College offers 64 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, 2-4 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs.
You can view all major programs offered at Meridian Community College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 33 | 0 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 26 | 0 |
| 2-4 Years Certificate | 3 | 0 |
| Total | 64 | 0 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 59 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | 23 |
| Carpentry/Carpenter | 13 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 10 |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 9 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other) | 218 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 105 |
| Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant | 12 |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 11 |
| Cooking and Related Culinary Arts | 10 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Machine Tool Technology/Machinist | 13 |
| Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology | 4 |
Student Population
Total 2,621 students have enrolled to Meridian Community College. By gender, there are 847 male and 1,774 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.48 to 1.
Meridian Community College offers online degree/certificate programs and 256 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 26 | 4 | 22 |
| Asian | 25 | 10 | 15 |
| Black or African American | 1,160 | 306 | 854 |
| Hispanic | 57 | 22 | 35 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| White | 1,146 | 429 | 717 |
| Two or More Races | 24 | 9 | 15 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 178 | 67 | 111 |
| Total | 2,621 | 847 | 1,774 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Meridian Community College is 32% and the retention-rate is 61%. The average financial aid amount is $4,654 and 61% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 32% |
|---|---|
| Retention Rate | 61% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $4,654 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 121 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 285 |