Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting

Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting is a small private non-profit higher education institution located in Nashville, Tennessee, with an undergraduate enrollment of 805. The institution offers undergraduate and graduate programs across multiple academic disciplines, serving a student body drawn primarily from the local and regional population. As an independently governed, non-profit institution relying on tuition, endowment returns, and philanthropic support, it operates within the broader Tennessee postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. The institution maintains an open-admissions policy for most of its programs, making it accessible to a broad range of prospective students. Among students who received federal financial aid, 10-year median earnings are $62,978. Median debt at graduation for federal aid recipients is $6,840. The student-to-faculty ratio is 97:1. Prospective students are encouraged to review net price calculators and complete the FAFSA early, as institutional aid availability varies significantly by family income level.