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Meredith College

Raleigh, NC·Private·~74% acceptance

Meredith College is a private college based in Raleigh, NC. It has fairly open admissions, accepting about 74% of applicants. The average net price after aid is about $22,488 per year. About 68% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $51,539 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$22,488/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $57,313
Aid cuts ~$34,825/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
EA
Oct 30
RD
Jul 1

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Admissions
GPA range3.46–3.96
SAT (middle 50%)1098–1348
ACT (middle 50%)23–29
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
68%
graduation rate
79%
freshman retention
$45,293
median earnings, 6yr
$51,539
median earnings, 10yr
How Meredith College reads an application

What Meredith College requires

Required
Grades (GPA)Course rigorCollege-prep programRecommendations
Considered
Class rankTest scoresApplication essaysWork experienceAlumni relation (legacy)TOEFL / English proficiency

From federal IPEDS data — what Meredith College requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is Meredith College's acceptance rate?
Meredith College admits about 74% of applicants.
How much does Meredith College cost?
At Meredith College, the average net price after aid is about $22,488 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $57,313 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Meredith College?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1098–1348 on the SAT and 23–29 on the ACT.
What are Meredith College's application deadlines?
Meredith College's deadlines are Early Action around Oct 30, Regular Decision around Jul 1. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.

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