Empowering Tomorrow's Leaders Through Innovative Learning

First-year applicants submit the Common Application or Coalition Application, official high school transcripts, two letters of recommendation, a personal statement, and standardized test scores (optional through 2026). We practice holistic review — there's no single formula for admission. We evaluate academic performance in context, intellectual curiosity, character, and potential to contribute to our community.

Tuition for the 2024-2025 academic year is $58,940, with total estimated costs of $82,760 including room, board, and fees. Meridian meets 100% of demonstrated financial need for all admitted students — including international students — through grants (not loans). 64% of our current students receive need-based aid, with an average grant of $48,200. Submit the FAFSA (priority date February 1) and CSS Profile to be considered.

Yes. Meridian accepts up to 64 credit hours of transferable coursework from accredited two- and four-year institutions. Transfer applicants submit the Common App with Transfer supplement, college transcripts, a college report, and one letter of recommendation from a college instructor. We have dedicated transfer admissions counselors who perform individualized credit evaluations within two weeks of acceptance.

Meridian operates on a traditional semester system with fall (late August to mid-December) and spring (mid-January to early May) terms, plus an optional six-week May Term and two summer sessions. Most undergraduate courses are 3 or 4 credit hours. Classes are kept small — the student-to-faculty ratio is 9:1, and 68% of undergraduate sections have fewer than 20 students.

Absolutely. Over 80% of Meridian undergraduates participate in at least one substantive research experience before graduation. The Undergraduate Research Office funds summer fellowships averaging $5,000, supports students presenting at national conferences, and connects students with faculty mentors across all 47 academic departments. Many students co-author published papers or earn authorship on patents.

Within six months of graduation, 92% of the Class of 2023 were employed full-time, in graduate school, or engaged in fellowship programs. The median starting salary was $68,400, with engineering and computer science graduates averaging $85,000+. Our Career Services office provides lifetime support — including one-on-one coaching, an alumni mentor network of 87,000+, and an annual job fair with 280+ employers.