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Colleges / Meredith College

Meredith College

Raleigh, NC 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate70%
Acceptance Rate70%

About Meredith

Located in the vibrant capital city of Raleigh, N.C., Meredith challenges students to discover what makes them strong, build on those strengths, and prepare to change the world. With more than 90 academic programs, an empowering community, world-class internships and study abroad experiences, and StrongPoints®, a strengths-focused personal coaching initiative, it’s no wonder 95% of our graduates say they'd choose all over Meredith again.

Meredith College is a private, nonprofit institution in the city of Raleigh, North Carolina. Meredith was founded in 1891. The college enrolls around 1,711 students per year, including 1,427 undergrad students.

Meredith Acceptance Rate

It is moderately difficult to get into Meredith. The acceptance rate at Meredith is 70%. Out of 1,706 applications received in 2022, 1,192 students were offered admission.

Meredith College Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 70%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate ED offered but % not available
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA Offered but % not available
Average GPA 3.5
Test Optional May require tests
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 15%

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Meredith College is locatedin the city of Raleigh, North Carolina,.

If you would like to see Meredith for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 40 to Raleigh, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Raleigh-Durham International.

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College Info

Meredith Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Feb 15

Transfer Applications are Due

Not available

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Meredith is Feb 15.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

Meredith ACT Scores

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ACT Range

23 - 29

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

ACT Score

Estimated Chance

29 and Above

Good

23 to 29

Avg

23 and Less

Low

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ACT Scores Needed to Get Accepted

The median ACT score of an admitted student to Meredith is 22. Students with an ACT score of 29 and above have a good chance of getting into Meredith. Students with an ACT score that falls between 23 and 29 have an average chance of getting admitted, and students with an ACT score of 23 or below have a low chance of being offered admission.

Meredith SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

1120 - 1255

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Math SAT Range

538 - 623

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Reading SAT Range

560 - 650

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

SAT Score

Estimated Chance

1255 and Above

Good

1120 to 1255

Avg

1120 and Less

Low

SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted

The median SAT score for Meredith students is 1120. Applicants with SAT scores of 1255 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Meredith, while applicants with SAT scores between 1120 to 1255 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1120 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Meredith.

Meredith Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$56,054

In State

$56,054

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$42,540
$42,540
Fees
$120
$120
Housing
$12,544
$12,544
Books
$850
$850

Student Life

Unknown

Full Time

4%

Part Time

87%

In State

13%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

1,711

Campus Setting

Urban

Acceptance Rate

70%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$42,660

Out-of-State

$42,660

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Feb 15
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