Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
74.66%
SAT Average
1,224
ACT Range
23-30
Meredith College Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 74.66%. This means approximately 747 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 1,288 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
74.66%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $43,936 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $43,936 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $55,557 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $20,197 | State avg: $14,661. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 32.76% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 54.85% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Meredith College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$43,936
Room and board
$12,920
Books and supplies
$850
Other expenses
$1,840
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$55,557
Average net price
$20,197
Average aid coverage
64%
$35,360 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Meredith College pays approximately $20,197 per year after grants and aid. This is above the North Carolina average of $14,661 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Meredith College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to North Carolina and national averages.
Meredith College net price
$20,197
North Carolina average
$14,661
National average
$17,506
Meredith College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $43,936 and average net price at $20,197. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$43,936
Current net price
$20,197
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
64.97%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$51,539
Undergraduates
1,288
10-Year Median Earnings - Meredith College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Meredith College graduates earn about 1.2x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Meredith College?
Undergraduates
1,288
Completion rate
64.97%
Above national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
32.76%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
54.85%
Above national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 32.76% of Meredith College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 54.85% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Meredith College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Meredith College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Meredith College lists Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Meredith College is listed at 3800 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, NC 27607-5298. Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Compare Schools
Compare Meredith College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meredith College | 74.66% | $43,936 | $20,197 | $51,539 |
| Duke University | 6.78% | $65,805 | $34,454 | $97,800 |
| Chamberlain University-North Carolina | 66.67% | $19,686 | $21,664 | $92,405 |
| Davidson College | 14.48% | $60,300 | $18,127 | $81,400 |
| Wake Forest University | 21.56% | $64,758 | $28,746 | $78,158 |
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This local cluster focuses on nearby Raleigh schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around Raleigh.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meredith College's acceptance rate?
Meredith College's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 74.66%.
How much is Meredith College tuition?
Meredith College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $43,936.
What is Meredith College's average net price?
Meredith College's average net price in the local dataset is $20,197.
What does Meredith College cost for families earning under $30,000?
College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $14,882 for Meredith College students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.
What is Meredith College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $51,539 for Meredith College.
Is Meredith College accredited?
Meredith College's accreditor in the local dataset is Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
How many students attend Meredith College?
The local dataset lists 1,288 undergraduate students at Meredith College.
What percentage of Meredith College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Meredith College in the local dataset is 32.76%.
What is the federal loan rate at Meredith College?
The federal loan rate for Meredith College in the local dataset is 54.85%.
Where should I verify Meredith College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Meredith College or the latest official federal education data.