Diversity

Diversity of voices, of viewpoints, of constituents, of epistemology, and of learning praxis have each been central to the work and goals of Meridian University since the University's inception. One of the challenges within educational organizations is to connect diverse individuals and communities. The competencies required for facilitating the recognition and engagement of difference is critical to learning environments. In a student-centered approach to learning, students' experience spontaneously unfolds in ways that reflect the impact of life experiences. Attention to the student's unique experience ensures that life challenges that have impacted the student serve as a basis for the student's individual transformative learning. At its best, the experience of the learning activities in the Meridian classroom liberates the student's experience from their preconceptions and perceived limitations. Instead, the student's experience, as it deepens and diversifies, can transmute into leadership capacities that empower the student on their chosen path of vocation and profession. Meridian University does not consider race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status in hiring or admissions decisions.

“I found a program at Meridian that integrated, within its academic requirements, challenges that engendered a richer and more expansive level of beingness to my life and work. The psychology program at Meridian is truly a transformative program.”

— Rich McCutchan, Alumnus

Diversity Statistics

The dataset below was last updated in October 2025.

Non-white students

44.9%

Non-white staff

53.1%

Non-white faculty

25.0%

Student Diversity

Meridian student statistics dashboard: 44.9% of students are non-white. Ethnicity: White 55.1%, Black or African American 15.3%, Asian 8.8%, Hispanic or Latino 8.8%, two or more races 7.4%, Hispanic 2.7%, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 1.4%, American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%. Age: 26 to 45 62.5%, 46 to 60 25.8%, above 60 7.9%, under 25 3.8%. Gender: female 80.9%, male 17.9%, non-binary 1.0%. Location: United States 90.0%, with students in more than 20 other countries.

Meridian Staff Diversity Stats

Meridian staff statistics dashboard: 53.1% of staff are non-white. Ethnicity: White 46.9%, Asian 24.5%, Hispanic or Latino 18.4%, Black or African American 4.1%, Hispanic 2.0%, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 2.0%, South American 2.0%. Gender: female 61.2%, male 38.8%. Location: US 54.2%, with staff in 16 other countries and regions.

Faculty Diversity

Meridian faculty statistics dashboard: 25.0% of faculty are non-white. Ethnicity: White 75.0%, Black or African American 13.6%, Asian 6.8%, Hispanic or Latino 2.3%, Native American or Alaska Native 2.3%. Gender: female 54.5%, male 45.5%. Location: US 81.8%, with faculty in Canada, France, Germany, Greece, South Africa and Spain.

LGBTQ+ Support at Meridian University

The recent student survey at Meridian University demonstrates that 37% of the participants who were surveyed identified themselves as LGBTQ+. The subsequent information illustrates the extent to which LGBTQ+ students believe that Meridian University provides support for their student needs.

44.4%
Extremely supportive

33.3%
Very supportive

22.2%
Somewhat supportive