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Meredith College

Raleigh, NC · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · City

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About Meredith College

Meredith College is a private women's liberal arts college and coeducational graduate school in Raleigh, North Carolina. As of 2025, Meredith enrolls approximately 1,600 women in its undergraduate programs and 275 men and women in its graduate programs.

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74%

Acceptance

$22,488

Net price

1,188

Enrollment

70%

Grad rate

Report Card

B+

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B-

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

B-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

B

Affordability

Average net price after aid

C

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

B+

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

74%

Acceptance rate

1,204

SAT average

26

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading588668
SAT Math510680
ACT Composite2329

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$22,488

Average net price

$45,630

In-state tuition

$45,630

Out-of-state tuition

$13,280

Room & board

$850

Books & supplies

$57,313

Total cost of attendance

36%

Students receiving Pell grants

55%

Students with federal loans

$25,000

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$17,207
$30–48K
$19,006
$48–75K
$18,064
$75–110K
$23,678
$110K+
$29,117

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

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After Graduation

$51,539

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$45,293

Median earnings (6 yrs)

70%

Graduation rate

79%

Retention rate

79%

Earn more than a HS grad

$14,651

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

1,188

Total enrollment

2%

Part-time

21

Avg. age at entry

22%

First-generation

Gender balance

100% women

Race & ethnicity

White
60%
Hispanic
19%
Black
9%
Asian
5%
Two or more races
4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0%

Meredith College FAQ

Is Meredith College a public or private school?

Meredith College is a private nonprofit institution located in Raleigh, NC.

What is the acceptance rate at Meredith College?

Meredith College has an acceptance rate of 74%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.

How much does Meredith College cost?

The average annual net price at Meredith College is $22,488 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $45,630.

What is the graduation rate at Meredith College?

About 70% of students at Meredith College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do Meredith College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, Meredith College students earn a median of $51,539 per year.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Meredith College?

Admitted students at Meredith College have an average SAT score of 1,204 and an ACT midpoint of 26. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.

How many students attend Meredith College?

Meredith College enrolls about 1,188 students.

Campus

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