Meridian Technology Center is in Stillwater, OK. Stillwater is a town not particularly near any major cities. The school is a public institution. Meridian Technology Center issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Associate's degree.
The school offers many areas of study. Meridian Technology Center tries to provide students with lots of choices, and does not tend to focus on only a few programs of study. Fields of study in vogue at the school include production trades.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
Approximately 681 students study at the school (in 2007-2008).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Providing learning in demand, on demand, for individuals, industries, and communities."
More complete details are provided below.
Meridian Technology Center
1312 S Sangre Rd
Stillwater, OK 74074-1899
General Phone: (405) 377-3333
http://www.meridian-technology.com
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanics and Repair | 32 | automobile mechanics, HVAC, autobody repair, computer repair |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 31 | licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 30 | cosmetology |
| Construction Trades | 21 | power transmission, carpentry, masonry |
| Therapy and Counseling | 20 | massage therapy |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 17 | computer networking, web design |
| Medical Support and Technology | 16 | pharmacy tech, radiation therapist |
| Production Trades | 15 | welding, machine shop assistant |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 13 | chef training |
| Medicine | 12 | health professions |
| Engineering Technician | 7 | drafting, manufacturing tech |
| Science and Laboratory Technician | 3 | biology tech |
| Office and Administration | 2 | administrative assistant |
| Business and Management | 2 | accounting, banking |
| Medical Administration | 2 | medical informatics |
| Engineering | 1 | engineering |
Number of programs and degrees for Meridian Technology Center in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 157 | 23 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 39 | 2 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 28 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Meridian Technology Center had a total enrollment of 681 students (527 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 69% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 10% |
| Unknown | 14% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10% |
| 18-19 | 51% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 84 % |
| Part-Time | 70 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Stillwater, Oklahoma for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Oklahoma Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Meridian Technology Center participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2060800)
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Banking and Financial Support Services
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General
Mason/Masonry
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Informatics
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Meridian Technology Center Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 5% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in engineering (for open-admission colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in medicine (for open-admission colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in media (for open-admission colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Career counseling
Career services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
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