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Meredith College

Private

Raleigh, NC

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Located in Raleigh, NC, Meredith College is a private small school with roughly 1,188 undergraduates. Meredith College is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 74%. Biological and Biomedical Sciences graduates, especially in Biology, General, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $60,099/year. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.

Admissions

Admit rate74%
SAT range1098–1348
ACT range23–29
Undergrads1,188
Yield (admits who enroll)26%
Next deadlineOct 30, 2026 (EA)

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$57,313
4-year grad rate68%
Median earnings, 10yr out$51,539

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans55%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out66%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$60,099/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$49,124/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity1,150
Typical room chargeNot reported
Typical board chargeNot reported

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsRequired

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is Meredith College's acceptance rate?

Meredith College in Raleigh, NC admits approximately 74% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Meredith College?

Admitted students at Meredith College typically score between 1098–1348 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Meredith College?

Admitted students at Meredith College typically score between 23–29 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Meredith College cost?

Meredith College's total cost of attendance is reported at $57,313 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

When is the application deadline for Meredith College?

Meredith College's earliest deadline is Oct 30, 2026 (EA), per its own published admissions calendar.

Does Meredith College require students to live on campus?

No -- Meredith College doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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