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Meridian Community College (MCC)
- 910 Hwy 19 N
- Meridian, MS 39307
- OPEID College Code: 00241300
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- General Phone: (601) 483-8241 x668
- President: Scott D. Elliott
- Website: www.meridiancc.edu

- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Remote Town
- Student Enrollment: 3,543
- College Alias: MCC

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - MCC Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Rural-Serving Medium
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Medium Two-Year
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 73%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 30% | 67% | 21% | 47% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,022 | $2,687 | $370 | $722 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 8.8% | 1.8% | 8.9% |
| Number in Default | 61 | 11 | 47 |
| Number in Repayment | 686 | 600 | 524 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $1,670 | $1,596 | $1,596 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $2,960 | $2,886 | $2,886 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $3,826 | $3,300 | $3,300 |
| Other Expenses | $2,226 | $2,050 | $2,050 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,121 | $4,905 | $4,905 |
| Other Expenses | $3,470 | $2,960 | $2,960 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,470 | $2,960 | $2,960 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $9,122 | $8,346 | $8,346 |
| Out of State | $10,412 | $9,636 | $9,636 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $11,661 | $10,861 | $10,861 |
| Out of State | $12,951 | $12,151 | $12,151 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $6,540 | $5,956 | $5,956 |
| Out of State | $7,830 | $7,246 | $7,246 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 3,543 Undergraduate: 3,543
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,077 Female: 2,466
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,077 Female: 2,466
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 2,573 Part-Time: 970
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,573 Part-Time: 970
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 11 | 0.3% |
| American Indian | 56 | 2% |
| Black | 1,431 | 40% |
| Asian | 19 | 0.5% |
| Hispanic | 28 | 0.8% |
| White | 1,892 | 53% |
| Unknown | 106 | 3% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 62 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 984 | 28% |
| Ages 20-21 | 707 | 20% |
| Ages 22-24 | 480 | 14% |
| Ages 25-29 | 446 | 13% |
| Ages 30-34 | 289 | 8% |
| Ages 35-39 | 223 | 6% |
| Ages 40-49 | 231 | 7% |
| Ages 50-65 | 116 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 5 | 0.1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 378 | 311 | 67 |
| Faculty Status | 206 | 152 | 54 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 206 | 152 | 54 |
| Primarily Instruction | 206 | 152 | 54 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 26 | 24 | 2 |
| Other Professionals | 51 | 48 | 3 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 95 | 87 | 8 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 49 | 44 | 5 |
| Skilled Crafts | 6 | 6 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 32 | 30 | 2 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $47,718 (83) | $35,496 (20) | $51,597 (63) |
| Instructor | $47,718 (83) | $35,496 (20) | $51,597 (63) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $48,817 (68) | $47,523 (25) | $49,569 (43) |
| Instructor | $48,817 (68) | $47,523 (25) | $49,569 (43) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $44,216 (151) | $37,378 (45) | $47,119 (106) |
| Instructor | $44,216 (151) | $37,378 (45) | $47,119 (106) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (Njcaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $275,735 | $144,657 | $131,078 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 52% | 48% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 146 | 86 | 60 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 146 | 86 | 60 |
| Baseball | 30 | 30 | - |
| Basketball | 29 | 14 | 15 |
| Golf | 12 | 12 | - |
| Soccer | 38 | 21 | 17 |
| Softball | 18 | - | 18 |
| Tennis | 19 | 9 | 10 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $28,781 | $26,117 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $24,766 | $20,954 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 11 | 6 | 5 |
| Baseball | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Basketball | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Golf | 1 | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 57%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 53%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 25% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 24% |
| Female | 25% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | - |
| American Indian | 12% |
| Black | 20% |
| Asian | 50% |
| Hispanic | - |
| White | 30% |
| Unknown | 20% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 3 | 3 |
| Liquor Related | 1 | 2 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 3 | - |
| Liquor Related | - | 1 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 11 | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 11 | 1 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
