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Meredith College
Raleigh,
NC
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate73%
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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 college in the city of Raleigh, North Carolina. Meredith was founded in 1891. The college enrolls around 1,587 students per year, including 1,322 undergraduate students.
2022 Acceptance Rate for Meredith College
It is moderately difficult to get into Meredith. Around 73% of applicants get into Meredith each year. Out of 1,775 applications received in 2022, 1,299 students were offered admission.
| Meredith College Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 73% |
| 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 | 16% |
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Meredith College is located in the city of Raleigh, North Carolina,.
If you are interested in seeing Meredith for yourself, be sure to 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 SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1140 - 1310
Math SAT Range
540 - 640
Reading SAT Range
600 - 680
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1310 and Above
Good
1140 to 1310
Avg
1140 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for Meredith students is 1120. Applicants with SAT scores of 1310 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Meredith, while applicants with SAT scores between 1140 to 1310 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1140 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Meredith.
Meredith Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$56,856
In State$56,856
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$43,816
$43,816
Fees
$120
$120
Housing
$12,920
$12,920
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Unknown
Full Time5%
Part Time85%
In State15%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
1,587
Campus Setting
Urban
Acceptance Rate
73%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Feb 15
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