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Colleges / Meredith College

Meredith College

Raleigh, NC 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate73%
Acceptance Rate73%

About Meredith

Located in the vibrant capital city of Raleigh, N.C., Meredith challenges students to discover what makes them strong, build on those strengths, and prepare to change the world. With more than 90 academic programs, an empowering community, world-class internships and study abroad experiences, and StrongPoints®, a strengths-focused personal coaching initiative, it’s no wonder 95% of our graduates say they'd choose all over Meredith again.

Meredith College is a private, nonprofit college in the city of Raleigh, North Carolina. Meredith was founded in 1891. The college enrolls around 1,587 students per year, including 1,322 undergraduate students.

2022 Acceptance Rate for Meredith College

It is moderately difficult to get into Meredith. Around 73% of applicants get into Meredith each year. Out of 1,775 applications received in 2022, 1,299 students were offered admission.

Meredith College Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 73%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate ED offered but % not available
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA Offered but % not available
Average GPA 3.5
Test Optional May require tests
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 16%

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Meredith College is located in the city of Raleigh, North Carolina,.

If you are interested in seeing Meredith for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 40 to Raleigh, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Raleigh-Durham International.

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College Info

Meredith Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Feb 15

Transfer Applications are Due

Not available

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Meredith is Feb 15.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

Meredith SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

1140 - 1310

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Math SAT Range

540 - 640

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Reading SAT Range

600 - 680

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

SAT Score

Estimated Chance

1310 and Above

Good

1140 to 1310

Avg

1140 and Less

Low

SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted

The median SAT score for Meredith students is 1120. Applicants with SAT scores of 1310 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Meredith, while applicants with SAT scores between 1140 to 1310 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1140 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Meredith.

Meredith Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$56,856

In State

$56,856

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$43,816
$43,816
Fees
$120
$120
Housing
$12,920
$12,920
Books
Unknown
Unknown

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Student Life

Unknown

Full Time

5%

Part Time

85%

In State

15%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

1,587

Campus Setting

Urban

Acceptance Rate

73%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$43,936

Out-of-State

$43,936

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Feb 15
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