Meredith College
Meredith College is a private research university in Raleigh, North Carolina, enrolling about 1,188 students. Admission is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of about 74.18% in federal reporting data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $51,539 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $45,630
- 2024 Average Net Price: $22,488 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 74.18% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,188 98.4% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 70.07%
- Average SAT Score: 1204
Meredith College: what the data shows
Common questions about Meredith College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Meredith College?
Meredith College is located in Raleigh, NC (ZIP 27607-5298).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Meredith College public or private?
Meredith College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Meredith College cost?
Published tuition: $45,630.
Average net price after aid: $22,488.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $17,207 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $19,006 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $18,064 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $23,678 |
| $110,001+ | $29,117 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $182,520.
How hard is it to get into Meredith College?
Admission rate: 74.18%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1204 and midpoint ACT 26.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Meredith College?
Total enrollment: 1,188 students.
About 98% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Meredith College?
150%-time completion rate: 70.07%.
First-year retention: 79.4%.
What do graduates of Meredith College earn?
Median earnings: $45,293 six years after entry; $51,539 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $25,000.
35.91% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Meredith College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (535 completions)
- General Psychology (47 completions)
- General Biological Sciences (37 completions)
- CIP 513102 (35 completions)
- CIP 520201 (30 completions)
- CIP 511199 (28 completions)
- CIP 220302 (26 completions)
- CIP 190706 (25 completions)
- Kinesiology & Exercise Science (22 completions)
- CIP 422804 (16 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Meredith College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 74.18%; completion rate 70.07%; median earnings $51,539 at 10 years; net price $22,488. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$45,630
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Meredith College was $45,630.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$22,488
2024 Value
In 2024 Meredith College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,488.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$89,952 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$22,488 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$182,520 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Meredith College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
35.91% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
54.85% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Meredith College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Meredith College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $30,562 | $30,562 | $22,275 |
| 2014 | $32,140 | $32,140 | $21,944 |
| 2015 | $33,730 | $33,730 | $23,450 |
| 2016 | $34,907 | $34,907 | $24,593 |
| 2017 | $35,916 | $35,916 | $24,545 |
| 2018 | $37,176 | $37,176 | $24,366 |
| 2019 | $38,620 | $38,620 | $23,683 |
| 2020 | $39,952 | $39,952 | $24,362 |
| 2021 | $41,224 | $41,224 | $19,897 |
| 2022 | $42,540 | $42,540 | $20,269 |
| 2023 | $43,936 | $43,936 | $20,197 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
74.18% Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1204
ACT Average: 26
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.3 - 3.5
Estimated Median GPA: 3.40
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
98.4% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Meredith College in 2024 is 1,188 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
79.4%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
62.84% 100% Completion Time
70.07% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 62.84% of students graduating from Meredith College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Meredith College.
Return on Investment
$25,000 Median Student Debt
$51,539 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
48.51% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
472.96% Return on Investment
4.9 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Meredith College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
General Psychology: 47 completions
General Biological Sciences: 37 completions
CIP 51.3102: 35 completions
CIP 52.0201: 30 completions
CIP 51.1199: 28 completions
CIP 22.0302: 26 completions
CIP 19.0706: 25 completions
Kinesiology & Exercise Science: 22 completions
CIP 42.2804: 16 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 535 completions
Most popular programs at Meredith College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Meredith College graduates.
About
Meredith College is a private non-profit institution located in Raleigh, NC, offering 54 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 1,188 students. The admission rate is 74.18%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1204. The institution maintains a 70.07% graduation rate. Approximately 35.91% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Location
Raleigh, NC 27607-5298
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 54 distinct degree programs, Meredith College provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
FAQ
How much does Meredith College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $45,630 and average net price is $22,488 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Meredith College?
The admission rate is 74.2% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What test scores do students need for Meredith College?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Meredith College reports midpoint SAT about 1204 and midpoint ACT about 26.
What do graduates of Meredith College earn?
Median earnings are $45,293 six years after entry and $51,539 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Meredith College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 70.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Meredith College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $25,000.
How big is Meredith College?
Total enrollment is about 1,188 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Meredith College public or private?
Meredith College is a private nonprofit institution located in Raleigh, NC.
Is Meredith College an HBCU?
No. Meredith College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Meredith College a tribal college?
No. Meredith College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Meredith College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Meredith College does not meet that proxy (reported share 19.1%).
Is Meredith College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Meredith College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.