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Meridian Community College, also known as MCC, is a public, two-year community college located in Meridian, Mississippi, United States. It was established in the year 1937 as Meridian Junior College. After a few name and status changes, it adopted its present name in 1987. The college campus spreads across an area of more than 70 acres. MCC offers several associate degrees and certificate programs in diverse areas of study.
MCC's athletics department sponsors several men’s and women’s sports teams. The teams are nicknamed the Eagles. Their official mascot is Victor the Eagle. MCC is a member of the NJCAA and has won National Championships several times. The Eagles compete in region XXII and are famous for their basketball and golf teams.
Meridian Community College is located in a self-contained town, in Meridian, MS. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Meridian Community College top out at the Associate's degree.
Students at the school often study nursing and emergency medicine.
Meridian Community College maintains an open-admission policy.
The school offers classes to 3,543 students (2,546 full-time equivalent).
Meridian Community College has a residential or campus feel. Many students live in housing on or near campus. Meridian Community College does offer meal plans to students.
More complete details are provided below.
Meridian Community College
910 Hwy 19 N
Meridian, MS 39307-5801
http://www.meridiancc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 211 | registered nursing, nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse |
| Liberal Arts | 186 | liberal arts and humanities, general studies |
| Medical Support and Technology | 64 | radiation therapist, surgical tech, respiratory care tech, medical lab tech, dental hygienist, dental assistant |
| Transportation | 29 | truck and bus driver |
| Engineering Technician | 27 | electronics tech, telecommunications tech, drafting |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 26 | cosmetology |
| Medical Administration | 21 | medical secretary, medical records tech |
| Office and Administration | 18 | administrative assistant |
| Construction Trades | 18 | carpentry |
| Family and Social Work | 15 | child care provider |
| Therapy and Counseling | 12 | physical therapist assistant |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 10 | computer networking, web design, computer programming |
| Media | 8 | printing equipment operation, radio and TV tech |
| Mechanics and Repair | 8 | industrial mechanics |
| Production Trades | 5 | machinist |
| Business and Management | 4 | marketing, MIS |
| Hospitality | 3 | hotel management |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 2 | applied horticulture |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 0 | fire-fighting, security and protective services |
Number of programs and degrees for Meridian Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 480 | 26 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 144 | 8 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 43 | 3 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 0 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Meridian Community College had a total enrollment of 3,543 students (2,546 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 52% |
| Black | 42% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 28% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 57 % |
| Part-Time | 53 % |
Meridian Community College offers campus housing for 400 of its 2,546 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Meridian, Mississippi for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Mississippi Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,710 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,090 |
| Room and board | $ 3,926 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,400 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,435 |
Financial Aid:
Meridian Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 241300)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 24 | $49,460 | 42 | $51,874 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 24 | $49,460 | 42 | $51,874 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 16 | $40,880 | 71 | $50,000 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 16 | $40,880 | 71 | $50,000 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 53 | 18 | 71 |
| Baseball | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| Basketball | 6 | 4 | 10 |
| All Other Sports | 34 | 14 | 48 |
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Telecommunications Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDIA
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
Security and Protective Services, Other
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapist Assistant
TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Meridian Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| Number of students (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Offers athletic scholarships
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