Meridian Community College is located in a self-contained town, in Meridian, Mississippi. 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 3,435 students (2,829 full-time equivalent).
Many students live in housing on or near campus. The school 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
Meridian Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 240 | liberal arts and humanities |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 199 | registered nursing, nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse |
| Medical Support And Technology | 64 | radiation therapist, dental hygienist, respiratory care tech, surgical tech, medical lab tech |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 33 | cosmetology |
| Office And Administration | 23 | administrative assistant |
| Construction Trades | 22 | carpentry |
| Medical Adminstration | 20 | medical secretary, medical records tech |
| Family And Social Work | 19 | child care provider |
| Media | 16 | printing equipment operation, radio and TV tech |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 14 | computer networking, computer programming, web design |
| Engineering Technician | 14 | drafting, telecommunications tech, electronics tech |
| Mechanics And Repair | 13 | industrial mechanics |
| Therapy And Counseling | 12 | physical therapist assistant |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 5 | fire-fighting, security and protective services |
| Business And Management | 5 | marketing, MIS |
| Production Trades | 4 | machinist |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 2 | applied horticulture |
| Hospitality | 1 | hospitality management |
| Transportation | 1 | truck and bus driver |
Number of programs and degrees for Meridian Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 540 | 26 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 164 | 8 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 2 | 1 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 1 | 1 |
In 2005, Meridian Community College had a total enrollment of 3,435 students (2,829 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 54% |
| Black | 40% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Other Races | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Mississippi | 95% |
| Alabama | 4% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 59 % |
| Part-Time | 20 % |
Meridian Community College offers campus housing for 314 of its 2,829 (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 | $ 1,596 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,886 |
| Room and board | $ 3,300 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,400 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,050 |
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 (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 27 | $39,071 | 34 | $43,003 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 27 | $39,071 | 34 | $43,003 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 14 | $34,949 | 65 | $38,208 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 14 | $34,949 | 65 | $38,208 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 44 | 21 | 65 |
| Baseball | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| Basketball | 4 | 6 | 10 |
| Track | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| All Other Sports | 23 | 13 | 36 |
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
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
LIBERAL ARTS
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 ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
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% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| Number of students (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Offers athletic scholarships
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