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Private for-profit, 2-Year
Sarasota, FL

Meridian College

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in FL. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$38,100

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

N/A

Selectivity Level

Graduation Rate

52.2%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$33,735

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

Meridian College is a distinguished Private for-profit, 2-Year institution located in Sarasota, FL. With a competitive tuition profile of $38,100, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 52.2% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 2-Year Cost

$76,200

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

20.4 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$3,735

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

-$38,850

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

-$1,500

Long-term projected return on your education investment

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Meridian College is $13,000.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
95.1%
4.9%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

White
61.1%
Hispanic
20.1%
Black
16.0%
Two or more
1.4%
Asian
0.7%
Unknown
0.7%
International
0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.0%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

0

Burglary

0

Theft

0

Assault

0

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$38,100

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$30,995
$30k - $48k$30,316
$48k - $75k$32,441
$75k+$36,062

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$13,000
Pell Grant Recipients57.8%
Using Federal Loans56.3%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment27.8%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

88.9%

Success

52.2%

In-State Cost

$38,100

Age 25+ Students

46.5%

Carnegie Class

Carnegie 10

Working at 6yr

562 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Sarasota (City-wide)0.0

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Sarasota (City-wide)0.0

Stats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.