Meredith College

Raleigh, North Carolina
4-year Private university
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Overview

Meredith College is a private institution established in 1891 with city setting located at Raleigh. It is ranked 130 in National Liberal Arts Colleges in 2024 edition of Best Colleges. Its tuition and fees are $43,936. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,322. It practices semester-based academic calendar.

#130 in National Liberal Arts Colleges
Setting
Urban
Location Raleigh, North Carolina
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1891
Selectivity Very Low
Size Small
1,322 Undergraduates
Website http://www.meredith.edu

Learning

10:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Business/Marketing
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Education
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
  • History
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$57,544
Cost of Attendance
$25,276
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $35,916
Outstate Tuition Fee $35,916
Room and Board Fees $12,920
$36,771 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

73% (Very Low Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$40 Application Fee
Application Fee Waiver Available
3.5 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal
Other Applications Accepted Paper based Application

For International Students

79 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Dec
01
Early Action Deadline
Oct
30
Early Decision Deadline
Feb
15
Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
Feb
15
Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
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--
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Feb
15
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
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Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$37,840 Average Financial Aid

Need-based Aid

$32,913 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $57,544
72% Students with need received Financial Aid
23% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application Priority Deadline: Febriuary 15
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Prestigious scholarship
Total Worth Full-Ride Merit Scholarship
Eligibility Awarded based on academic achievement, leadership, service, and character.
Minimum Criteria Awarded based on academic achievement, leadership, service, and character.
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
Academic Merit Scholarship
Total Worth $20,000 – 27,000 Annually
Eligibility All first-year students
Minimum Criteria Unweighted high school GPA of 3.0
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

STEM Scholarships
Total Worth 4,000 per year
Details STEM scholarships at Meredith provide a unique opportunity for talented students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Meredith offers two STEM scholarships; AWE-STEM and Paschal. You can apply for both using this single application.

The Advancing Women’s Education in STEM (AWE-STEM) Scholars receive a $4,500 scholarship per year, renewable for up to eight semesters or as appropriate for the student’s degree plan. The award is need and merit-based. Recipients must submit the FAFSA annually and demonstrate a minimum $4,500 in financial need to be considered for AWE-STEM Scholarship.

Paschal Scholars receive a $500 scholarship per year, renewable for up to eight semesters or as appropriate for the student’s degree plan. The award is based on academic credentials and potential for success at Meredith. Submission of the FAFSA is not required.
Music Scholarship
Total Worth --
Details The Award:
Enriching the tradition of a strong music program, Meredith offers competitive scholarships to recognize outstanding musicians. These awards are renewed annually, for a total of four years, subject to the recipient's remaining in good standing, being a full-time student pursuing a major in music, and maintaining a minimum GPA of 3.0 on all courses taken at Meredith. Note: Students applying for talent scholarships are encouraged to apply to the College using the Early Action Application Plan and must be admitted to the College by the Talent Scholarship Application Deadline.

How to Apply:
Apply online* or submit the paper application and the Music Recommendation Form. The Music Scholarship deadline is January 15th.
*If you choose to use the electronic version, log in using the Admissions Applicant Portal Temporary PIN or password you established after you submitted your application for admission to the College.

Selection Criteria:
To be considered for music scholarship students must be admitted to the college by January 15th. Scholarship recipients are selected based on musical talent, academic ability, previous performance, commitment to the field of music and potential achievement in the field. Students who wish to be considered for music scholarships should attend one of the two audition dates in late February (Scholars Weekend) or March. Students who audition in voice, piano, or another instrument will interview with the music faculty. Scholarship recipients will be notified by mid March. Note: Students interested in being considered for music scholarships and the Honors Program or Teaching Fellows must apply to audition during Scholars Weekend in late February. Students interested in being considered for music scholarships, but not interested in the Honors Program or Teaching Fellows may apply to audition during Scholars Weekend in late February. Students interested in being considered for music scholarships, but not interested in the Honors Program or Teaching Fellows may apply to audition during Scholars Weekend in late February or March.
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Students

1,322 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
80% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
63% Students graduate within 6 years