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7020 Professional Pkwy E Suite A
Sarasota, FL 34240
p. 941-377-4880
w. www.meridian.edu
Sarasota, FL 34240
p. 941-377-4880
w. www.meridian.edu
Meridian Career Institute
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Information Summary
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
Insufficient Data |
|---|---|
| Admission
Success rate |
100% |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
N/A |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
96% / 78% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
93 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Sarasota, FL 34240
| Surrounding community | Large suburb (inside urban area but outside city, pop. over 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,757 (3,420 urban / 3,337 rural) |
| Households | 2,375 (2.83 people per house) |
| Families | 1,983 (3.05 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 62 |
| Pop. — Asian | 59 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 3 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 26 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 6,644 |
| Pop. — Other | 28 |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | At least 1, but less than 2 academic yrs |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Continuous |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | —
/
/
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $50 |
| Graduate Application Fee | N/A |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 56 (4 male / 52 female) |
| Admitted | 56 (4 male / 52 female) |
| Admission rate | 100% |
| First-time Enrollment | 56 (4 male / 52 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 41 (4 male / 37 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 15 (N/A male / 15 female) |
| Total Enrollment | 93 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Meridian Career Institute use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A /  |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | |
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Meridian Career Institute accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment |  |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Meridian Career Institute Ranks 1699th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,777 | 30 |  63% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | N/A | N/A |  0% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | N/A | N/A |  0% |
| Student Loan Aid | $4,978 | 32 |  67% |
| Any financial aid type | 36 |  75% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Meridian Career Institute?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Black Non-Hispanic | 1 | 8 | 9 |
Hispanic | 3 | 6 | 9 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | N/A | 1 | 1 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | N/A | N/A |
White Non-Hispanic | 4 | 69 | 73 |
Race Unknown | N/A | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 8 | 85 | 93 |
Most Popular Programs
Meridian Career Institute has over 5 programs available.
| Program Name | Contact Hours | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supp. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | 1200 | $12,450 | $1,070 |
| 2 | Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | 1500 | $15,450 | $1,338 |
| 3 | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other | 600 | $6,450 | $1,391 |
| 4 | Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | 300 | $1,890 | $535 |
| 5 | Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | 300 | $3,450 | $856 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Meridian Career Institute.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 37 | 40 | |
| N/A | 9 | 9 | |
| 1 | N/A | 1 | |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | N/A (N/A male / N/A female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | N/A (N/A male / N/A female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | N/A |
| FT Faculty Ratio | N/A |
| Total Benefits | N/A |
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