School Information

28.0
Total Enrollment 2,262
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 11 : 1

Meredith College

http://www.meredith.edu
3800 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, North Carolina 27607-5298
(919) 760-8600

Meredith College, grounded in the liberal arts and committed to professional preparation, educates and inspires students to live with integrity and provide leadership for the needs, opportunities and challenges of society.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities Teacher certification
Study abroad
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Campus Setting City: Large
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Meredith College, 100.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 97.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $10,835), and 69% receive loans ($7,291 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $7,020.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Meredith College is $21,466 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 1,557 people applied to Meredith College. Of the applicants, 69.0% were admitted (0.0% male & 0.0% female ) and 37.0% accepted (0.0% male and 1.7% female)

Of the 1,967 undergraduate students at Meredith College, 10.0% are part-time. A majority (86.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 73.0% of the 295 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     85.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     76.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     53.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     62.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     57.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline October 30
Admissions Office Phone (919) 760-8581
Admissions Office Email admissions@meredith.edu
Admissions Office Address 3800 Hillsborough Street Raleigh, NC 27607
Admissions Website http://www.meredith.edu/admissions/ (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www1.cfnc.org/applications/nc_independents_common_app/apply.html?application_id=1510
Application Fee $40

In order to be accepted to Meredith College, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 470
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 560
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 470
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 570
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 19
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 24
ACT English (25th Percentile) 19
ACT English (75th Percentile) 24
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 18
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 24
 
Meredith College Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 1
American/United States Studies/Civilization 1
Women's Studies 0
Biological and biomedical sciences 17
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 16
Molecular Biology 1
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 71 28
Accounting 8
Business Administration and Management, General 17 28
Business/Managerial Economics 0
Fashion Merchandising 17
Finance, General 5
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 5
International Business/Trade/Commerce 3
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 16
Communication, journalism, and related programs 25
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 14
Mass Communication/Media Studies 10
Public Relations/Image Management 1
Computer and information sciences and support services 2
Computer and Information Sciences, General 1
Computer Science 1
Education 10 8
Art Teacher Education 4
Drama and Dance Teacher Education 0
Elementary Education and Teaching 2
Music Teacher Education 6
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 0
Reading Teacher Education 4
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor 2
English language and literature/letters 23
Creative Writing 0
English Language and Literature, General 23
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 34 8
Child Development 28
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General 6
Human Nutrition 8
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 16
French Language and Literature 3
Italian Language and Literature 1
Spanish Language and Literature 12
Health professions and related clinical sciences 12 25
Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist 12
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD) 6
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other 19
History 10
History, General 9
Public/Applied History and Archival Administration 1
Legal professions and studies 38
Legal Assistant/Paralegal 38
Mathematics and statistics 7
Mathematics, General 7
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 9
International/Global Studies 7
Medieval and Renaissance Studies 1
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 1
Natural resources and conservation 1
Environmental Science 1
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 9
Health and Physical Education, General 8
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 1
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 0
Philosophy and religious studies 1
Religion/Religious Studies 1
Physical sciences 4
Chemistry, General 4
Psychology 44
Psychology, General 44
Public administration and social service professions 11
Social Work 11
Social sciences 22
American Government and Politics (United States) 7
Economics, General 1
International Relations and Affairs 2
Political Science and Government, General 4
Sociology 8
Visual and performing arts 71 1
Dance, General 2
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 3
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other 1
Fashion/Apparel Design 3
Fine/Studio Arts, General 9
Graphic Design 9
Interior Design 40
Music Pedagogy 2
Music Performance, General 0 1
Music Theory and Composition 0
Music, General 2
Piano and Organ 0
Voice and Opera 0
 
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