Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $3,932 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $5,992 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $13,402 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $6,811 | State avg: $13,421. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 39.96% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 10.98% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Meridian Community College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$5,992
Room and board
$5,520
Books and supplies
$2,000
Other expenses
$2,850
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$13,402
Average net price
$6,811
Average aid coverage
49%
$6,591 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Meridian Community College pays approximately $6,811 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Mississippi average of $13,421 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Meridian Community College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Mississippi and national averages.
Meridian Community College net price
$6,811
Mississippi average
$13,421
National average
$17,506
Meridian Community College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $5,992 and average net price at $6,811. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$5,992
Current net price
$6,811
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
Not available
Completion data is not reported for Meridian Community College in the federal College Scorecard dataset.
10-Year Earnings
$31,002
Undergraduates
2,025
10-Year Median Earnings - Meridian Community College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Meridian Community College graduates earn about 0.7x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Meridian Community College?
Undergraduates
2,025
Completion rate
Not available
National comparison unavailable; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
39.96%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
10.98%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 39.96% of Meridian Community College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 10.98% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Meridian Community College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Meridian Community College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Meridian Community College lists Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Meridian Community College is listed at 910 Hwy 19 N, Meridian, MS 39307-5801. Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Compare Schools
Compare Meridian Community College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian Community College | Not available | $5,992 | $6,811 | $31,002 |
| Millsaps College | 49.03% | $43,815 | $25,291 | $53,848 |
| Mississippi State University | 76.32% | $26,580 | $15,501 | $51,513 |
| University of Mississippi | 97.78% | $26,980 | $13,164 | $50,994 |
| University of Mississippi Medical Center | Not available | Not available | Not available | $50,994 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Meridian Community College's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Meridian Community College in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is Meridian Community College tuition?
Meridian Community College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $5,992.
What is Meridian Community College's average net price?
Meridian Community College's average net price in the local dataset is $6,811.
What is Meridian Community College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $31,002 for Meridian Community College.
Is Meridian Community College accredited?
Meridian Community College's accreditor in the local dataset is Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
How many students attend Meridian Community College?
The local dataset lists 2,025 undergraduate students at Meridian Community College.
What percentage of Meridian Community College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Meridian Community College in the local dataset is 39.96%.
What is the federal loan rate at Meridian Community College?
The federal loan rate for Meridian Community College in the local dataset is 10.98%.
Where should I verify Meridian Community College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Meridian Community College or the latest official federal education data.