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Meridian Career Institute
- 7020 Professional Pkwy E Suite A
- Sarasota, FL 34240
- OPEID College Code: 02326800
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- General Phone: (941) 377-4880
- Financial Aid Advisor: Tammy Mairs
- Website: www.meridian.edu
- Type: Private For-Profit, Less-Than 2-Year
- Calendar System: Continuous
- Highest Degree: Non-Degree Granting
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 151
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
None Available
- Mission Statement
- The mission of Resort and Spa Schools International is to provide men and woman with a quality career education while instilling a foundation of excellence in customer service.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
None Available
- Admission Fees Fall 2006
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $50.00
- College Credits Accepted
None Available
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- Other Tests (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2006
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 4 | 52 | 56 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 4 (100%) | 52 (100%) | 56 (100%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 4 (100%) | 52 (100%) | 56 (100%) |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 86%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 70% | 65% | - | - |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,576 | $2,750 | - | - |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number in Repayment | 35 | 29 | 31 |
Student Expenses for the Largest Program Offered
Cosmetology
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| Tuition and Fees | $12,450 | $11,550 | $10,650 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,070 | $900 | $900 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $1,261 | $1,261 | $1,261 |
| Other Expenses | $460 | $460 | $460 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $425 | $425 | $425 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | $15,241 | $14,171 | $13,271 |
| Off Campus with Family | $13,945 | $12,875 | $11,975 |
Largest Programs Offered
| Tuition, Fees, Expenses | Program Length | Average Completion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology | $13,520 | 1,200 Contact Hours | 12 Months |
| Cosmetology | $16,788 | 1,500 Contact Hours | 15 Months |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other | $7,841 | 600 Contact Hours | 6 Months |
| Nail Technician | $2,425 | 300 Contact Hours | 3 Months |
| Aesthetician | $4,306 | 300 Contact Hours | 3 Months |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Certificate | |
|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | |
| Aesthetician | - |
| Barbering | 1 |
| Cosmetology | 40 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other | - |
| Nail Technician | 9 |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 151 Undergraduate: 151
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 17 Female: 134
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 17 Female: 134
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 76 Part-Time: 75
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 76 Part-Time: 75
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 9 | 6% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.7% |
| Hispanic | 25 | 17% |
| White | 116 | 77% |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 4 | 3% |
| Ages 18-19 | 25 | 17% |
| Ages 20-21 | 23 | 15% |
| Ages 22-24 | 36 | 24% |
| Ages 25-29 | 21 | 14% |
| Ages 30-34 | 16 | 11% |
| Ages 35-39 | 10 | 7% |
| Ages 40-49 | 10 | 7% |
| Ages 50-65 | 4 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 1 | 0.7% |
| Age Uknown | 1 | 0.7% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 15 | 13 | 2 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 6 | 5 | 1 |
| Primarily Instruction | 6 | 5 | 1 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 6 | 6 | - |
| Other Professionals | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 1 | 1 | - |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 1 | 1 | - |
- Graduation and Retention Rates
- Percent of Students Graduating: 65%
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 81%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 50%
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
