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Meredith College

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 1,163
Student to faculty ratio 10 to 1
Acceptance rate 70%
Students retention rate 82%
On-time graduation rate 68%

Located in Raleigh, North Carolina, Meredith College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Meredith College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 10-to-1, Meredith College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Meredith College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 82% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 80% and 74%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing
  • Women online

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

69.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$41,224

Cost of attendance at Meredith College in 2022 for students from North Carolina.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average $7,237
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$41,224

Cost of attendance at Meredith College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average $20,075
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Meredith College received on average $29,442 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$29,442
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 136 37% $5,173 $703,485
Other Federal Grant 145 39% $6,036 $875,163
State Grant/Scholarships 195 52% $6,659 $1,298,473
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 371 100% $23,583 $8,749,397
Total Grant & Scholarships 371 100% $29,442 $10,923,033

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Meredith College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Meredith College students is 68.5%.

68.5%

  • asian 80.0% 12 students
  • African American 53.8% 28 students
  • white 71.3% 221 students
  • unknown 60.0% 3 students
  • hispanic 79.0% 15 students
  • International Students 71.4% 10 students
  • Mixed Race 38.9% 7 students

Sport Conferences

  • Basketball USA South Athletic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country USA South Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Meredith College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Meredith College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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