School Highlights
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting serves 805 students (97% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 38%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 805 students
- Minority enrollment: 32%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
(TN) 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
Public
Total Faculty
11 staff
38 staff
Number of Programs Offered
2
16
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting has declined by 33% over five years.
The Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting diversity score of 0.50 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
805 students
1,083 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
73:1
25:1
# Full-Time Students
781 students
416 students
# Part-Time Students
24 students
667 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
552 students
393 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
781 students
378 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
24 students
776 students
% Hispanic
13%
8%
% Black
12%
20%
% White
68%
62%
% Two or more races
7%
4%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.00
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Median Debt for Graduates
$6,840
$10,549
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,840
$5,500
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting's ranking?
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting ranks among the top 20% of community college in Tennessee for: Least debt for graduating students.
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