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Meredith College

  • 7/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 0 reviews
#6 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina
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Overview

Total enrollment

1,465
Meredith College overview
Meredith College overview
  • Size Small
  • Status Non-profit
  • 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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Ratings

Meredith is rated within the top 39% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    7 out of 10
  • Academics
    8 out of 10
  • Resources
    9 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    5 out of 10
  • Value
    8 out of 10
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Rankings

Rankings for Meredith College within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Difficult
Meredith College admission standards
  • SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1098/1348
  • ACT (enrolled mid-50) 23/29
  • GPA 3.52

Acceptance Rate

74.2%
Meredith College applications overview
  • Applications Due Feb 15, 2027
  • Enrollment Rate 18.5%
  • Application Fee $40

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$45,630
Costs for Meredith College
Fee Cost
Tuition $45,630
Books and Supplies $850
Other Fees $170
Room and Board $13,280
Budget for Other Expenses $3,570
Total One Year Cost $63,500
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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$40,000 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

59% within 6 years
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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Meredith College are Visual and Performing Arts, Business, and Psychology. 18% of students major in Visual and Performing Arts, 16% in Business, and 10% in Psychology.

  • Visual and Performing Arts 18%
  • Business 16%
  • Psychology 10%
  • Work and Family Studies 10%
  • Communication 6%
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=198950.

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Last updated: August 2026