Meredith College
Women's college · Raleigh, NC · 1,188 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
74%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1098–1348
ACT (middle 50%)
23–29
Average net price
$22,801
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$61,939
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
72%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Meredith College?
Meredith College accepts about 74 of every 100 applicants (74%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1098 and 1348 on the SAT. A score at or above 1348 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1098, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 23–29.
The latest federal data says Meredith College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Meredith College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Meredith College cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $61,939 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $22,801 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $47,448 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$47,448
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$47,448
- Room & board$13,810
- Total cost of attendance$61,939
- Average net price after grants$22,801
Popular majors
Visual & Performing Arts, Business, Biology, Psychology, Social Sciences.
Meredith College FAQ
- What is Meredith College's acceptance rate?
- 74% — moderately selective.
- What SAT score do you need for Meredith College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1098–1348. Aim for 1348 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Meredith College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 23–29.
- Is Meredith College test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Meredith College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Meredith College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Meredith College cost?
- About $61,939 a year before aid; $22,801 on average after grants.
- What is Meredith College's FAFSA school code?
- 002945. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Meredith College receives your information.
- What is Meredith College's graduation rate?
- 72% of students finish within six years.
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