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Meredith College

Raleigh, NCPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Less Selective • 74% Acceptance
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74%
Accept Rate
Less Selective
$22,488
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
1.2K
Students
Small campus body
$45,293
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Meredith College is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Raleigh, NC. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.2K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 74%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
1.2K (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
74% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading588 - 668
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math510 - 680
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite23 - 29
1typical 50% range36
74%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing15% of degrees
Biological Sciences11% of degrees
Social Sciences8% of degrees
Health Sciences7% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,099
Earnings 5yr: $67,687
Debt: $27,000
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services.
Credential: Non-Credential Program (Preparatory Coursework/Teacher Certification)
Earnings 4yr: $50,965
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Legal Support Services.
Credential: Post-baccalaureate Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $50,276
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,176
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,124
Earnings 5yr: $47,943
Debt: $27,000
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $48,669
Earnings 5yr: $54,133
Debt: N/A
Education, General.
Credential: Non-Credential Program (Preparatory Coursework/Teacher Certification)
Earnings 4yr: $48,203
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $104,506
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $56,889
Debt: $23,500
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $55,955
Debt: $26,000
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $53,649
Debt: $27,000
Social Work.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $49,032
Debt: $26,381
Design and Applied Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $46,268
Debt: $25,000
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $41,250
Debt: $26,000
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Chemistry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Criminology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$22,488
In-State Tuition$45,630
Out-of-State Tuition$45,630
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

36%
Pell Grants
55%
Take Loans
66%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$45,293
+14% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$51,539

Completion Signals

70%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
79%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,066
Est. Monthly Payment
$217/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

0%
Men
100%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 0% men and 100% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
22%
Part-Time Share
2%
Avg Family Income
$72,792
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