School Highlights
Meridian College serves 163 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 67%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 163 students
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
- Minority enrollment: 43%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 25% over five years.
Meridian College
(FL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private, for profit
Total Faculty
9 staff
39 staff
Number of Programs Offered
7
16
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Meridian College has declined by 31% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 has decreased from 19:1 over five years.
The Meridian College diversity score of 0.62 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
163 students
1,014 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
31:1
# Full-Time Students
163 students
559 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
112 students
385 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
163 students
552 students
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
13%
32%
% Black
18%
20%
% White
57%
33%
% Hawaiian
9%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
54%
67%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
73%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$13,000
$10,735
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
100%
74%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Meridian College?
The acceptance rate of Meridian College is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 74%.
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