Meridian Community College

N/A

Acceptance Rate

$4,918

Avg.Financial Aid

002413

FAFSA Code

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Type Control of Institution - Public/Private
Public
Acceptance Rate:
N/A
Level
2 Years
Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.
Not applicable
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Website
www.meridiancc.edu
Student Population Number of Students attending College
3,494
On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?
Yes

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Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Phone:

6014838241

Fax:

6014848635

Address

910 Hwy 19 N

Rankings

The rankings provided by Forbes and US News are trusted everywhere, as long as US universities are concerned. The ranking of a college is an important parameter by which a prospective student can decide whether they wish to take admission or not. Generally, the ranking of a college is considered a great way to gauge its performance on several factors, which include research excellence, the performance of the students after they complete their education, student experience, and most importantly academic success. The rankings by two well-known publications, US News and Forbes, are considered trustworthy by applicants and academic experts. However, it is to be noted that Meridian Community College does not feature in the list of top colleges, according to the latest ranking by these publications.

Admissions

Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
FALSE
Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.
N/A
SAT Range
N/A
SAT/ACT
FALSE
ACT Range
N/A
High School GPA
N/A
Application Fee
FALSE$
Accept Common App
FALSE

Admission to the university is fairly easy and the students are recommeded to make the most out of it. The students are required to submit a fee along with the admission form, in order to be considered for admission at Meridian Community College. It is a non-refundable amount. Securing a good score in a standardised test like SAT or ACT improves an applicant’s chances of securing admission. However, Meridian Community College doesn’t focus much on standardised tests. Interestingly, the average SAT or ACT scores of students securing admission is not available. The candidates can apply for the courses online. However, in case they need information or want to feel the vibes, they visit the school's office at 910 Hwy 19 N, Meridian, Mississippi 39307-5801. They can also call them at (601) 483-8241.

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Annual Cost to Attend

Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.
$5,961
Average Annual Cost
$2,800

Additional Costs:

Books And Supplies
$1,800
Other Fees
$254
Room And Board The charges for an academic year for ooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.
$5,080
Budget For Other Expenses
$2,246

Total One Year Cost

$12,180

Tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure are the next two things that a student should keep in mind before applying to MCC. The annual full-time cost of attendance comes out to be approximately $14,314. For students seeking financial assistance, the college offers a number of options.

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Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Associate degree

Student:Faculty Ratio

16:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

54%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

20%

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

N/A

Faculty Overview

31%

Male Professors

69%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Student Body

Undergraduate Students

3,494

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

40%

Full-time / Part-time

68% / 32%

Students Gender

Male

30%

US National: 44%

Female

70%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

49%

Unknown

Black

42%

Hispanic

Two or more races

Non Resident alien

Asian

American Indian/Alaska native

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

Geographic Density

High

Unknown Location

Out Of State

92%

In State

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$39,785 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and N/A of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

Freshmen Live on Campus

N/A

Undergrads in College Housing

N/A

Averege Housing Cost

N/A

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around N/A.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

N/A

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

N/A

School Colors

N/A

Varsity Athletics Association

NJCAA

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Not applicable

Total Male Athletes

N/A

Total Female Athletes

N/A

Intramural Sports

N/A

Sports Club

N/A

Campus Security

On-campus housing facilities are offered to the students who wish to remain nearby. A candidate will be needed to pay a normal expense of $5,280 per year for living on campus. Several dining and meal plan options are available for the students at MCC. There are around 32% male and 68% female students enrolled at the university.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$22,100/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$26,000/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$4,128 - $8,672

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$43 - $90

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

89%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,918

Students Receiving Federal Grants

65%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,714

Students Receiving State Aid

26%

Average Aid Per Year

$609

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

45%

Average Aid Per Year

$2,532

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$5,367

$30K - $48K

$5,810

$48K - $75K

$1,639

The financial aid department of Meridian Community College helps students by assisting them with scholarships, grants, and student loans in the event that they find the fees and the cost of living at the campus to be expensive. At the college, the average federal grant comes to be around $4,533, whereas the financial aid is $2,466. The students at the college are provided with state aid and institutional aid. The state aid stands at $626, while the institutional aid is $2,466.

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