Meridian, MS · Public · Associate's degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026
| Tuition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|
| Meridian Community College (in-state) | $4,078 | — |
| MS average | $9,100 | -55% |
| National average | $18,082 | -77% |
| Per year | Four years | |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $4,078 | $16,312 |
| Out-of-state | $6,478 | $25,912 |
Tuition only. Housing, books and living costs are not included — most colleges publish a fuller cost-of-attendance figure.
Meridian Community College ranks 10 by in-state tuition among the 37 MS colleges that report a rate — lower is cheaper. Out-of-state students pay 59% more than in-state students.
| Colleges with a similar price to Meridian Community College | In-state tuition |
|---|---|
| Southwest Mississippi Community College | $4,080 |
| East Mississippi Community College | $4,095 |
| Copiah-Lincoln Community College | $4,000 |
| East Central Community College | $4,160 |
In-state tuition at Meridian Community College is $4,078 per year; out-of-state students pay $6,478.
Meridian Community College in-state tuition is 55% below the MS average of $9,100.
National average in-state tuition is $18,082; Meridian Community College is 77% below that.
$4,078 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.
Four years of tuition at Meridian Community College comes to about $16,312 for an in-state student and $25,912 for an out-of-state student at current rates. That is tuition only — it excludes housing, books and living costs.
By in-state tuition, Meridian Community College ranks 10 out of the 37 MS colleges that report a rate — lower numbers are cheaper. The five cheapest and five most expensive colleges in the state are listed above.