Raleigh, North Carolina · Private · 1,188 undergrads
Meredith College admitted 74% of applicants for fall 2024 (1,471 of 1,983, federal IPEDS data). The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1098–1348.
The numbers
Applied
1,983
fall 2024
ACT, middle 50%
23–29
enrolled first-years
Accept their offer
19%
of admitted students enroll
Application fee
$40
waivers exist
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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.
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).
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.
Early action is offered: you hear sooner and don't have to commit.
Closed
Early action
Was due Oct 30, 2026
84days
Regular decision
Due Monday, Feb 1, 2027
Questions people ask
What is Meredith College's acceptance rate?
Meredith College admitted 74% of applicants for fall 2024 (1,471 of 1,983, federal IPEDS data).
What SAT score do you need for Meredith College?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1098–1348. A quarter of them scored higher and a quarter lower, so it's a typical range, not a cutoff (IPEDS, fall 2024).
Where these numbers come from
Admit rate and applicants: IPEDS, fall 2024 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
Cost, pay and debt: College Scorecard, 2024-25 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
Deadlines: meredith.edu, 2026-27 (checked Nov 8, 2026)
