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Meredith College

Raleigh, North Carolina · Private · 1,188 undergrads

Meredith College admits 74% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data) and regular decision is due Feb 1, 2027.

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Can I get into Meredith College?

74% of applicants get in

Most applicants with solid grades get in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1098–1348 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

1,983 applied, 1,471 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

What does Meredith College cost?

$22,801 a year

What students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The sticker price, with housing and food, is $61,939.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$18,483
$30,000–$48,000$20,539
$48,000–$75,000$17,576
$75,000–$110,000$23,259
over $110,000$28,819

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

Does Meredith College need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

Not sure yet

We haven't checked Meredith College's fall 2027 rule yet. Meredith College didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2024. Meredith College's site

What it's like

1,188
undergrads. Small, so classes are small and you'll know a lot of faces.
City
Campus setting in Raleigh, NC.
79%
of first-years come back for year two.
58%
finish in four years. 65% within six.
$54.4k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$22k
median federal debt at graduation.

Lists Meredith College is on

Colleges due Feb 1Deadlines after Jan 1Deadlines after Jan 15Most selective in North CarolinaColleges for a 26 ACT

Questions people ask

What is Meredith College's acceptance rate?
74% for fall 2024: 1,471 of 1,983 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for Meredith College?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1098 to 1348 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Meredith College cost for a family earning $60,000?
Families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $17,576 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $61,939.
When is the Meredith College application deadline for fall 2027?
Early action closed Oct 30, 2026. Regular decision is due Feb 1, 2027. Checked on meredith.edu on Nov 8, 2026.
What is Meredith College's graduation rate?
65% of students finish within six years and 58% within four (IPEDS).