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Meredith College

Meredith

Raleigh, North Carolina 27607-5298

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Known for business — close-knit campus

Meredith College is a private institution in Raleigh with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1224, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.3K undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

65% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $51,539 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $20,197.

Established
1891
Motto
Lux
Mascot
Avenging Angels
Type
Private women's liberal arts college and coeducational graduate school
Conference
basketball
75%Acceptance
1224SAT Avg
1,288Students
10:1Student:Faculty
65%Grad Rate
$51,539Earnings 10yr
$20,197Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Meredith College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate74.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1224

Reading & WritingMid: 605
590650
MathMid: 581
520610

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 26
2330

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

74.7%

Trend

SAT Avg

1224

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$43,936
Room & Board$12,920
Books & Supplies$850
Total Cost of Attendance$55,557
Average Net Price$20,197
Median Debt at Graduation$25,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$265

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$14,882
$30–48K$14,337
$48–75K$17,521
$75–110K$22,976
$110K+$28,045

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$20,197

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

45.1%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$20,066

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

11

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (58)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,288
Gender Split
100% / 0%
Women / Men
First Generation
22%
Pell Grant Recipients
33%

Race & Ethnicity

White 62%
Black 9%
Hispanic 17%
Asian 5%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate65.0%
Freshman Retention81.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$45,293
8 Years$46,864
10 Years$51,539

Rankings

U.S. News
#119

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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