Meridian Community College
Tel:
(601)483-8241
- The mission of Meridian Community College is to improve the quality of life in our community through excellence in teaching, diverse learning opportunities and services, and visionary leadership.
School Highlights
- Meridian Community College serves 3,390 students (74% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is same as the state community college average of 22:1.
- Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 42%.
- Meridian Community College is the only community colleges within Lauderdale County, MS.
- The nearest community college to Meridian Community College is East Central Community College (22.9 miles away).
Top Placements
Meridian Community College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Mississippi for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
- Diversity Diversity in US community colleges
- Completion Rates Highest completion rates
School Overview
- The teacher population of 153 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Meridian Community College | (MS) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 153 staff | 138 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 3,390 students | 2,966 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 22:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 2,492 students | 2,344 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 898 students | 622 students |
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| Total Dormitory Capacity | 400 | 593 |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | 2% | 1% |
| % Asian | 1% | 1% |
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% |
| % Black | 37% | 36% |
| % White | 54% | 58% |
| % Unknown races | 5% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.53 |
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| College Completion Rate | 31% | 27% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $29,800 | $29,800 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Founded in 1937 as the "13th and 14th grades" at Meridian High School, Meridian Community College is the only one of Mississippi's 15 public community colleges to originate through the initiative of the local school system. MCC began as the vision of Dr. H.M. Ivy (1884-1977), superintendent of the Meridian Separate School District in the 1930s. The College, then known as Meridian Junior College, operated at Meridian High School until 1965 when the College moved to its present location. Meridian Community College is a public institution of higher learning dedicated to improving the quality of life in Lauderdale County, Mississippi, and surrounding areas. Through campus-based and distance education programming, MCC serves a diverse student population and accomplishes its mission. The college offers courses leading to the Associate in Arts Degree and/or transfer to senior colleges and universities; Associate of Applied Science Degree and occupational certificate programs, and customized workforce training; continuing education courses designed for personal and/or professional enrichment and adult basic and developmental education programs designed to equip students for expanded opportunities. Faculty and students participating in distance learning courses interact through phone, e-mail, discussion boards, chat rooms, and face to face meetings. These courses meet the same educational requirements as the traditional classroom, just in a more flexible format. Meridian Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the Associate in Arts and the Associate of Applied Science Degrees. MCC holds membership in the American Association of Community and Junior Colleges, the Mississippi Community and Junior College Association, the Mississippi Association of Colleges and the Southern Association of Community and Junior Colleges. Additionally, MCC is officially recognized by various occupational accrediting agencies, such as the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission.
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