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Meridian College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A
ACT RangeN/A
Average GPAN/A
Acceptance Rate100%

With a 100% acceptance rate, your main job at Meridian is not proving you can get in. Use the test-optional policy strategically: submit scores if they strengthen your profile, but focus just as much on cost, program fit, and support, especially with a 50% freshman retention rate.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Meridian College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Meridian College is a small urban institution with an undergraduate enrollment of 163 students. Meridian has a freshman retention rate of 50%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 15:1.

Location

Sarasota, FL

Undergrad Enrollment163
Freshman Retention50%
SettingUrban
Student to Faculty Ratio15:1
Graduation RateN/A
Test PolicyTest-optional
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Key Meridian College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

Early Action

Early Decision

Priority Deadline

Financial aid deadlines

Coming soon

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Meridian, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year and the fall for retakes, and make your final fall sitting the latest test date whose scores will arrive before Meridian’s earliest application deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

Meridian’s tuition and fees are $21,632. The school is a private for-profit institution, so compare billed costs, program fees, and aid options as you plan your budget.

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Tuition and Fees$21,632
Room and Board$18,456
Average Merit AwardN/A
Application Fee$25
Students on AidN/A
Average Aid PackageN/A
Average Debt at GradN/A

Meridian’s estimated cost of attendance is $40,088 before books, personal expenses, and any aid, including $21,632 for tuition and fees and $18,456 for room and board. Students should use Meridian’s net price calculator and financial aid office to estimate what they may actually pay based on their financial situation.

Student life at Meridian College

Activities and Organizations

Student activities and organization details coming soon.

Housing

Campus housing details coming soon.

Greek life

No fraternity or sorority life on campus.

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