School Highlights
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting serves 774 students (95% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 94%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 774 students
- Minority enrollment: 100%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Debt For Students
School Overview
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
(TN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
81 staff
Student Body
The student population of Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting has grown by 674% over five years.
The Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting diversity score of 0.51 is less than the state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
774 students
592 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
# Full-Time Students
738 students
369 students
# Part-Time Students
36 students
223 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
406 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
738 students
379 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
8 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
36 students
290 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
20 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
195 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
2%
% Asian
13%
17%
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
% Black
14%
7%
% White
n/a
6%
% Hawaiian
67%
66%
% Two or more races
6%
2%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.53
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
0.5824%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3772%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
n/a
97%
Median Debt for Graduates
$6,840
$10,549
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,840
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
83%
SAT Reading
n/a
415
SAT Math
n/a
455
SAT Writing
n/a
469
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
19
ACT Math
n/a
19
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated: 08/14/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting's ranking?
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting ranks among the top 20% of community college in Tennessee for: Average community college minority breakdown and Least debt for graduating students.
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