Meridian College is a private community college located in Sarasota, FL. It offers 7 programs for degree/certificate.

It is accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.

The 2024 tuition & fees of Meridian College is $38,100. Its tuition & fees is more expensive than that of Florida private community colleges' average ($25,475).

The school has 132 students, which is lower than Florida community collleges' average (705). The students to faculty ratio is 18 to 1, which is lower than the average ratio (16 to 1) of Florida community colleges.

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees is $38,100 for undergraduate programs at Meridian College. The tuition & fees at Meridian College is more expensive than the average costs ($25,475) over private community colleges in Florida.

The following tables show 2023-2024 tuition & fees at Meridian College and compare to Florida community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes of tuition costs over last 5 years. Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs. You can check more comprehensive tuition information at cost of attendance page.

2024 Cost Of Attendance
Amount
Tuition & Fees$38,100
Books & Supplies$4,200
Off-Campus Living Costs$76,950
Average Financial Aid$4,853
Cost of Attendance$119,250
Total Costs After Financial Aid$114,397
2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
Tuition & Fees
Meridian College$38,100
Private Community Colleges in Florida$25,475
Private Community Colleges in U.S.$19,928
2024 Costs and Completion Information of Largest Programs
Program NameTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesProgram LengthsAvg. Completion Time
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician$38,100 $4,200 104 Hours 27 Months
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist$16,500 $1,605 1,200 Hours 12 Months
Medical/Clinical Assistant$16,900 $1,400 48 Hours 12 Months
Dental Assisting/Assistant$15,500 $500 36 Hours 9 Months
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder$17,700 $2,500 48 Hours 12 Months
Medical/Clinical Assistant$35,300 $3,000 96 Hours 24 Months

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Meridian College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Offered Programs and Online Availability
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online ProgramsNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED
Total Programs43NOT OFFERED

The following tables list each major program along with offered degrees and online availability. The number in each column indicates the number of awarded degrees and/or certificates of the program.

What is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist19 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Dental Assisting/Assistant9 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Office Management/AdministrationNOT OFFERED 1 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller4 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant7 completers
 1 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound TechnicianNOT OFFERED 16 completers
 NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 132 students at Meridian College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 5 male students and 189 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total1941940
Male Students550
Female Students1891890

School Profile and Academic Overview

The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for Meridian College.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, private (for-profit)
Address7020 Professional Pkwy E, Sarasota, FL
Phone941-377-4880
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »$38,100
Student Population »132 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »53%
Transfer-out Rate8%
Retention Rate73%
Average Financial Aid »$4,853
Students to Faculty18:1 (5.56%)