School Highlights
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting serves 1,244 students (96% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 45%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 1,244 students
- Minority enrollment: 36%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Debt For Students
School Overview
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
(TN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
152 staff
Number of Programs Offered
2
11
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting diversity score of 0.56 is less than the state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has grown by 6% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,244 students
699 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
18:1
# Full-Time Students
1,193 students
426 students
# Part-Time Students
51 students
273 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
124 students
504 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,193 students
426 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
51 students
335 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
195 students
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
13%
6%
% Black
10%
19%
% White
64%
55%
% Hawaiian
5%
9%
% Two or more races
6%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
3%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.65
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
60%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
52%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
n/a
97%
Median Debt for Graduates
$6,840
$10,549
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,840
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
92%
SAT Reading
n/a
415
SAT Math
n/a
455
SAT Writing
n/a
469
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
19
ACT Math
n/a
19
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
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