Meridian College
Overview
At a Glance
School type
Private, for-profit, 2-year
School Size & Setting
Fringe | Rural
Religious affliation
Not applicable
General Information
Address
Meridian College
7020 Professional Pkwy E, Sarasota, Florida 34240
See on MapPhone
(941) 377-4880
Website
www.meridian.edu/Mission Statement
Our mission is to become the industry leader in career focused vocational education. Our goal is to provide men and women with a well balanced academic experience, while instilling in them the importance of a customer-centered environment. To fulfill our mission we have developed the following statements on our values and purpose: To always conduct our business with the integrity and honesty. To provide student services that contributes to the success of each student. To prepare students for successful careers. To maintain positive relationships with industry employers and their needs. To provide placement assistance to our graduates to facilitate a successful transition into their new careers. To provide a qualified team of faculty to mentor and train students in all aspects necessary to succeed in their field of study.
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Financial Aid: Undergraduates
Received financial aid
75%| Type of aid | % of students receiving aid | Average amount |
|---|---|---|
| Federal grants | 60.0% | $4,214 |
| State/local grants | 21.0% | $1,900 |
| Institutional grants | 0.0% | $0 |
| Loans | 70.0% | $9,609 |
Financial aid resources
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Academics
Most Popular Undergraduate majors
- Medical Office Management/Administration
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
Undergraduate Majors X
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
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Medical Office Management/Administration
- A program that prepares individuals to manage the specialized business functions of a medical or clinical office. Includes instruction in business office operations, business and financial record-keeping, personnel supervision, medical and health care policy administration, conference planning, scheduling and coordination, public relations, and applicable law and regulations. See other colleges that offer this major
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Medical/Clinical Assistant
- A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to provide medical office administrative services and perform clinical duties including patient intake and care, routine diagnostic and recording procedures, pre-examination and examination assistance, and the administration of medications and first aid. Includes instruction in basic anatomy and physiology; medical terminology; medical law and ethics; patient psychology and communications; medical office procedures; and clinical diagnostic, examination, testing, and treatment procedures. See other colleges that offer this major
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Admissions
Application Fee
Undergraduate
$25Graduate
No informationStudent Life
Student Demographics
Female Students
98%Male Students
2%Student Ethnicities
- Caucasian56.82%
- Hispanic/Latino23.48%
- Black18.94%
- Two Or More Ethnicities0.76%
Student body breakdown
Total students enrolled
239
Undergraduate students
239
Full Time Students
57%Part Time Students
43%Student services
- Meal plan
- Counseling services
- Remedial services
- Work-study
- Placement services
- Study abroad
- Weekend/evening classes
- On-campus day care for student's children