Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $3,932
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $5,992
- Average Net Price
- $6,811
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 40.0%
- Room & Board (On Campus)
- $5,520
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $7,290
- Books & Supplies
- $2,000
- Total Cost of Attendance
- $11,452
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $5,521
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $59/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 41.6%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 11.0%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 40.0%
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $6,811 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Most families pay around $6,811 per year at Meridian Community College after financial aid kicks in. That translates to roughly $13,622 for a typical two-year degree. The sticker price of $3,932 for in-state students looks manageable, but room and board adds another $5,520 annually.
Students graduate with a median debt of just $5,521, which means monthly loan payments of about $59. Those payments represent less than 2% of the $31,002 median earnings graduates see after 10 years. Only 11% of students even need federal loans to begin with. Nearly 40% receive Pell Grants, and 18% get institutional aid averaging $5,783.
The best deal goes to local students who can live at home. With 94% of enrollment coming from Mississippi, most students skip housing costs entirely and focus on building career skills without breaking the bank.
Students graduate with a median debt of just $5,521, which means monthly loan payments of about $59. Those payments represent less than 2% of the $31,002 median earnings graduates see after 10 years. Only 11% of students even need federal loans to begin with. Nearly 40% receive Pell Grants, and 18% get institutional aid averaging $5,783.
The best deal goes to local students who can live at home. With 94% of enrollment coming from Mississippi, most students skip housing costs entirely and focus on building career skills without breaking the bank.
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