Meridian College: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Below AverageQuality:Education Quality Rating - BadSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - OustandingCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Fair
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Meridian College is a very small two-year, private for-profit school with 195 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1982 and is one of the 5 schools located in Sarasota, Florida.

Academic Offerings



Majors
Offered
6
Few
Meridian College will give you the opportunity to receive a 1-year certificate or associate's degree.

Meridian College implements a continuous curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 6 majors. The most popular concentrations are Medical Assistant, Medical, Dental, and Cosmetology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings against other schools.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. However, if you would like to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Student Retention
72%
Fair
The rate of student retention at Meridian College is fair at 72% (close to Florida average). Considering this statistic, apparently students like their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at Meridian College is good: 70%.

Student to faculty ratio at Meridian College is reasonably decent - 18:1. Learn more about faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Admissions Information



Acceptance
Rate
100%
According to recent data, 67 applications were submitted and 67 were accepted, so it is very easy to get admitted at this school.

This college might accept your dual credits and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) earned prior to admission.

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
The undergraduate application fee at Meridian College is $25.00.

To receive the most accurate and up-to-date information about admission at Meridian College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (941) 377-4880 or check Meridian College Website.

Opportunities and Services



Safety
Grade
A
Safe
Meridian College offers evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Meridian College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
No
At the present moment, there is no on-campus housing at Meridian College.

Based on the college crime data, Meridian College appears to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Meridian College Location and Maps



Post Address: Meridian College, 7020 Professional Pkwy E, Sarasota, Florida 34240, USA
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