Overview
Enrollment
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| Location | Raleigh, North Carolina |
| Online | meredith.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Meredith College, a private women's undergraduate institution located in central Raleigh, North Carolina, occupies a 225-acre suburban campus characterized by Georgian-style brick architecture and historic buildings dating to its 1899 founding. The college operates as one of the largest women's colleges in the southeastern United States, maintaining selective admission standards while offering coeducational graduate programs. Academic programs emphasize liberal arts and pre-professional studies, with notable strengths in business, education, and interior design, while requiring all students to complete an experiential learning component before graduation. The campus features traditional residence halls housing most undergraduate students, along with modern academic facilities including a science and mathematics center and newly renovated communication and performing arts spaces. While competing in NCAA Division III athletics as the Avenging Angels, Meredith is particularly recognized for its strong academic focus and leadership development programs for women.
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Meredith is rated within the top 41% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Meredith College within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#396 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#283 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#9 in Best Colleges in North Carolina
#5 in Best Private Colleges in North Carolina
#291 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#8 in Best Value Colleges in North Carolina
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1140/1320 |
| ACT | 22/28 |
| GPA | 3.52 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Feb 15, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $40 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $850 |
| Other Fees | $120 |
| Room and Board | $12,544 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,840 |
| Total One Year Cost | $57,774 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts | 18% |
| Business | 16% |
| Psychology | 10% |
| Work and Family Studies | 10% |
| Communication | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=198950 IPEDS survey data for Meredith College.
Current students may use the Meredith College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024