Need-based aid friendly
Significant share of students receive Pell Grants.
This school58%
National avg32%
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Meridian College
Sarasota, FL
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$16,640
Out-of-State Tuition
$16,640
Avg On-Campus Living
$14,833
Avg Off-Campus Living
$11,000
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$31,473
Net price (after aid)$32,089
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$30,995
$30k – $48k$30,316
$48k – $75k$32,441
$75k – $110k$36,062
$110k+$36,062
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$33,735
Median debt at graduation$13,000
Est. monthly loan payment$138
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.6×Graduates earn about 2.6× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants58%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans56%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
51%
Freshman Retention
89%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Manageable graduate debt
$13k below avg
Strong year-1 retention
89% above avg
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$16.6k
Net price
$32.1k
Pell
58%
above avg
Median debt
$13k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$33.7k
Academics
Program format
On-Campus
Areas of study
EducationLaw & Criminal JusticeHealth SciencesBusiness
Programs (9)
Education
Elementary Education
Law & Criminal Justice
Criminal JusticePre-Law
Health Sciences
Public HealthHealth InformaticsPre-Med
Business
ManagementFinanceInformation Systems
Admissions
Acceptance rate
100%
SAT range
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About Meridian College
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- Where is Meridian College located?
- Meridian College is located in Sarasota, FL, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Meridian College?
- Meridian College is a private community college based in FL. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Meridian College?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Meridian College is approximately 100%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Meridian College?
- Meridian College's published in-state tuition is approximately $16,640 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Meridian College?
- Meridian College reports total enrollment of approximately 144 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Meridian College?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Meridian College.
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