Meridian Community College Demographics & Diversity Overview

58%
Minority Students
69%
Female Students
0%
International
7
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Meridian Community College has a diverse student body with 58% students of color and 0% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
41.9%(1,536)
Hispanic
2.2%(81)
African American
48.5%(1,779)
Asian
1.0%(35)
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.1%(39)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(6)
Two or More Races
0.7%(27)
Unknown
4.4%(162)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color58%
Total Enrollment3,665
International Students0%

Cultural Engagement

Meridian Community College offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Meridian Community College has a gender distribution of 69% female students and 31% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
30.6%(1,120)
Women
69.4%(2,545)

Gender Statistics

Men1,120

31% of total enrollment

Women2,545

69% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Meridian Community College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 32% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 19% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
15.6%(400)
18-19
29.1%(745)
20-21
17.3%(443)
22-24
11.0%(281)
25+
26.9%(687)

Age Diversity Insights

32%

Traditional Age (18-21)

19%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Meridian Community College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 0% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 99% in-state residents, 1% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
99.2%(387)
Out-of-State
0.8%(3)

Regional Representation

In-State387

99% of student body

Out-of-State3

1% of student body

States Represented

7 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

58%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

69%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

19%

Non-Traditional Age