Overview
More than 130 years ago, Meredith College opened with just over 200 women. Today, our student population is more than 1,700, and we're ranked regionally and nationally among the best colleges.
Meredith is located in Raleigh, North Carolina's capital city, and part of Research Triangle Park – the country’s premier research and development hub. The area’s thriving economy gives students access to powerful internships that often lead to employment after graduation. 97% of Meredith students participate in internships or other hands-on experiences such as study abroad, undergraduate research with faculty or peers, and community-based learning.
Unique and found only at Meredith is our StrongPoints® program - a personal coaching and advising program. You’ll discover, develop, and learn to use your innate strengths to reach your goals at Meredith and beyond.
The College offers 90 majors, minors, and academic programs including the opportunity for a self-designed major. You’ll study with committed faculty and staff who’ll challenge, encourage, and mentor you to use your strong potential.
In addition, Meredith students typically engage with the Office of Career Planning as early as their first year. Professional staff work with students to determine their ideal career path. Career counselors will assist with selecting a major, assessing skills and talents, participating in mock interviews, securing internships, and negotiating that first employment compensation package.
Meredith's historic and park-like 225-acre campus includes a 1,200-seat amphitheater, lake, six residence halls, student apartments, student center, fitness center, and athletic field and track complex.
So, what's the result of this collaborative, powerful experience? 95% of our graduates would choose Meredith again. 99% rated the value of a Meredith College education as good, very good, or excellent.
Acceptance Rate:
73%
Average Net Price:
$25,257
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
3.6
Average ACT Composite
21
Average SAT Composite
1111
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $43,936 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $43,936 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $12,920 |
| Books and Supplies | $850 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
81%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
35%
Average Aid Per Year
$29,825
35%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$3,557
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$24,851
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
45%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$6692
55%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$3,557
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$32,685,546
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$8,961,715
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
56%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,406
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$20,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$239
Students receiving federal loans
56%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,401
Average Other Loans Per Year
$15,509
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Women’s College
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
1775
Students Applied
65%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
47
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted. | October 30 | December 15 |
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | December 1 | May 1 |
| Fall Regular Decision | February 15 | May 1 |
| Other | January 15 |
Application Fee
$40
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
22%
Submitting ACT
16%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 21
Average SAT Composite: 1111
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.6
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
1,587
Total Number of Undergrads
1,322
0
100
57%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
64%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
10:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
58
Faculty Overview
0
100
86%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Residency
Size of Town
Major city
US States Represented
31
Countries Represented
33
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
22%
Student Organizations
100
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
55%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
52%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Avenging Angels
School Colors
Maroon and Cream
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Intramural Sports
10
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Field Hockey
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Other
Meredith College Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$43,500
Top 5 Cities
Raleigh
Charlotte
Greensboro
Wilmington
Washington
Top 5 Employers
Meredith College
Wake County Public School System
SAS
North Carolina State University
Cisco
Top 5 Sectors
Education
Business Development
Operations
Sales
Healthcare Services
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$20,000
Loan Default Rate
3%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$239
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingAt Meredith College all of your professors will know your name and how well you are doing in their class. They continually strive to challenge and introduce students to new topics and conflicts that our generation faces and provide students with the tools they need to be leaders and overcome these struggles.
Niki from Wake Forest, NC
Don't expect to escape homework just because you escaped high school. Meredith makes you work to learn, and it's worth it. The professors are nice and care about you. Sometimes, they're even more than a little bit crazy. What's great about Meredith is that put an emphasis on undergraduate research and study abroad and are willing to provide financial assistance for both.
Brittney from Wilson, NC
Before I write: I just wanted to say that I wrote a lot due to lack of student reviews on this college. When I was researching this school, I wish I had more student reviews.
You will learn a lot at this school. This college does its best to help you succeed. The teachers care about you, they have free tutoring for full time students, and more. THe smaller class settings allow you to ask more questions, and the fact its all girls makes the classes a bit more chatty.
You will learn a lot at this school. This college does its best to help you succeed. The teachers care about you, they have free tutoring for full time students, and more. THe smaller class settings allow you to ask more questions, and the fact its all girls makes the classes a bit more chatty.
Emily
My classes are challenging but generally not painfully difficult. There are occasionally classes that are either very easy or ones that are a constant struggle, but most are engaging without sapping your will to live.
Elizabeth from Cary, NC
Meredith College exceeded all of the expectations I had for a college during my application process. I did not apply anywhere else in my search for a location as my future education home, because I immediately felt the connection I had with the campus and the people. Meredith is a spectacular learning and living atmosphere with instructors, peers, and faculty that are truly concerned with the well-being and advancement of the students.
Morgan from Gastonia, NC
Besides learning a ton from my General Education classes that Meredith requires you to take in order to graduate, the classes I take for my major is where I find myself learning the most. The teaching staff is wonderful and teaches from their own experiences and knowledge of each subject, rather than following a syllabus.
Caitlin from Newport, NC
This college has many opportunities not only at this school but at many other schools they are partnered with including NC State. If you can't find what you want at Meredith, you can take classes at one of their partnered schools while still enrolled in Meredith.
Mykayla from Apex, NC
Meredith College is a very welcoming place with a loving atmosphere. Everyone is nice and willing to help you and you will make life long lasting friendships. There is not a person there that does not want to see you succeed and prosper in the real world.
Jessica from Raeford, NC
A Sisterhood. An Experience. An Education.
Emily from Raleigh, NC
It is a small and private school . The people are really nice and helpful. I rate this college a 10 and the campus is really beautiful.
Yovani from Seven Springs, NC
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