Meredith Admission Requirements
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Meredith Admission Overview
Meredith admission requirements are moderately competitive. Last year Meredith admitted 74.2% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.52 GPA (A-) and SAT 1098-1348 / ACT 23-29. Meredith is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Meredith is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
Meredith Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Low
Admission difficulty for Meredith College
Acceptance Rate
The Meredith acceptance rate is 74.2%. Last year, 1,471 of 1,983 applicants were admitted. That is the 27th lowest acceptance rate in North Carolina.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into Meredith and can you get accepted?
Meredith is a moderately competitive school to get into, admitting a large majority of applicants. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile. Getting an offer is relatively likely compared with more selective schools, but last year's class still posted a strong academic profile.
Meredith College typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.52. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 18% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Meredith GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.52Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
A-Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.52
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at Meredith typically have around a 3.52 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. Meredith is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
The school ranks #18 in North Carolina for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
Meredith SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
1098-1348Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
11%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 588
- Math 510
- Composite 1098
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 668
- Math 680
- Composite 1348
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at Meredith typically score around a 1220 SAT (middle 50% 1098–1348) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 78th percentile nationally. Meredith ranks #12 in the state of North Carolina for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1098 to 1348
SAT policy
Meredith is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1220 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Meredith ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
23-29Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
14%25th Percentile Scores
- English 21
- Math 20
- Composite 23
75th Percentile Scores
- English 29
- Math 26
- Composite 29
Average ACT
Incoming testers at Meredith typically have around a 26 ACT (mid-50 23–29) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 82nd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Meredith places #7 among colleges in North Carolina for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 23 to 29
ACT policy
You may apply to Meredith without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 26.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
High School Class Rank
Class Rank of Admitted Students
80% of Meredith College freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 41% are in the top quarter.
Data Source, Peterson's Data
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Meredith College and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Fall 2027 Application Deadline
Applications Due
Feb 15, 2027Days left to Apply
168Applicants have 168 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Feb 15, 2027.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Meredith College is $40.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
Meredith is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 74.2% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.52 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1098-1348); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=198950.
GPA calculator: Meredith College GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026