Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | Not available | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | Not available | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | Not available | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | Not available | State avg: $15,202. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 21.06% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 28.30% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting pays approximately Not available per year after grants and aid. This is above the Tennessee average of $15,202 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Tennessee and national averages.
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting net price
Not available
Tennessee average
$15,202
National average
$17,506
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at Not available and average net price at Not available. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
Not available
Current net price
Not available
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
Not available
Completion data is not reported for Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting in the federal College Scorecard dataset.
10-Year Earnings
$62,978
Undergraduates
788
10-Year Median Earnings - Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting graduates earn about 1.4x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting?
Undergraduates
788
Completion rate
Not available
National comparison unavailable; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
21.06%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
28.30%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 21.06% of Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 28.30% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Accreditation
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting lists Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Campus and Location
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting is listed at 1507 County Hospital Road, Nashville, TN 37218. Accreditor: Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools.
Compare Schools
Compare Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting | Not available | Not available | Not available | $62,978 |
| Vanderbilt University | 6.28% | $63,946 | $19,040 | $91,565 |
| Baptist Health Sciences University | 67.76% | $13,846 | $13,401 | $72,529 |
| Rhodes College | 49.68% | $54,892 | $25,060 | $66,651 |
| The University of Tennessee Health Science Center | Not available | Not available | Not available | $66,318 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
What is Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $62,978 for Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting.
Is Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting accredited?
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting's accreditor in the local dataset is Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools.
How many students attend Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting?
The local dataset lists 788 undergraduate students at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting.
What percentage of Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting in the local dataset is 21.06%.
What is the federal loan rate at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting?
The federal loan rate for Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting in the local dataset is 28.30%.
Where should I verify Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting or the latest official federal education data.