Meredith College
Raleigh, NC. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.
| Location | Raleigh, NC · Large city |
|---|---|
| Type | Private |
| Undergraduates | 1,188 |
| Acceptance rate | 74% |
| SAT (middle 50%, reported) | 1140–1320 · 16% submit |
| SAT estimated for all students | 1100–1280 |
| ACT (middle 50%) | 22–28 |
| Testing policy | Optional |
| Graduation rate | 65% |
| First-year retention | 77% |
| Student–faculty ratio | 10:1 |
| Cost of attendance | $57,313 |
| Application fee | $40 |
Application deadlines (2026–27)
- Early Action: Oct 30, 2026
- Regular Decision: Rolling
Most popular majors: Business, Visual & performing arts, Biology, Psychology, Social sciences.
Strongest majors at Meredith College
- Art, music & theater at Meredith College: #189 of 668 schools, score 69/100, about 57 graduates a year
- Communications & media at Meredith College: #198 of 592 schools, score 65/100, about 19 graduates a year
- Math & statistics at Meredith College: #267 of 697 schools, score 57/100, about 16 graduates a year
- Psychology at Meredith College: #283 of 694 schools, score 58/100, about 39 graduates a year
- Biology at Meredith College: #294 of 692 schools, score 58/100, about 42 graduates a year
- Political science & IR at Meredith College: #298 of 687 schools, score 55/100, about 18 graduates a year
- Business & finance at Meredith College: #287 of 650 schools, score 55/100, about 66 graduates a year
Meredith College campus map
On campus
Carlyle Cambell Library, Gaddy-Hamrick Art Center, Wainwright Music Center, Meredith Athletic Field and Track Complex.
Around campus
- Places to eat: Purple Spoon Açaí, Waffle House, Beansprout, Bruegger's Bagels
- Coffee: Lucky Tree
- Nightlife: Raleigh Brewing Company
- Shops: The Royal, Fleet Feet
- Museums and culture: Nicholson & Sayre Studio/Gallery
- Groceries: Whole Foods Market
- Parks: Method Park
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