At a glance
Average net price
$22,488
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
70.1%
Admission rate
74%
Undergrad size
1,188
In-state tuition
$45,630
Out-of-state tuition
$45,630
Cost of attendance
$57,313
Median earnings (10y)
$51,539
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,204
- ACT midpoint
- 26
- Retention
- 79.4%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
17 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by social sciences (33%), humanities & arts (23%), stem (19%).
- STEM19%
- Health7%
- Business15%
- Humanities & arts23%
- Social sciences33%
- Trades & services4%
- Business15.4%~182 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~168 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Psychology12.7%~150 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Biological sciences10.5%~125 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~89 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Social sciences6.6%~79 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~79 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- ~54 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Communication4.5%~54 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~43 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Mathematics2.7%~32 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Computer science2.1%~25 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English2.1%~25 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~25 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Education1.8%~22 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- History1.8%~22 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~14 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 92 | $33,114 | $27,000 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 81 | — | $27,000 |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor's | 71 | $34,843 | $25,000 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services. | Master's | 70 | — | — |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services. | Graduate certificate | 70 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services. | Graduate certificate | 47 | — | — |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. | Graduate certificate | 44 | — | — |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 35 | — | $27,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 32 | — | $23,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 30 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 26 | — | $27,000 |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 26 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 26 | — | $26,000 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master's | 26 | — | — |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 26 | — | $26,381 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 24 | — | — |
| Public Health. | Bachelor's | 24 | — | $27,000 |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Bachelor's | 24 | — | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | $27,000 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | $26,000 |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | $27,000 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | $26,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | $26,500 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 12 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Dance. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Master's | 7 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Graduate certificate | 7 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Meredith College
Meredith College is a mid-sized institution located in Raleigh, North Carolina, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 1,188 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Visual & performing arts, Psychology.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Meredith College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $22,488 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $45,630 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $57,313 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 70.1%, a strong completion outcome. 79.4% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $51,539 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Meredith College confers degrees and certificates across 17 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Visual & performing arts, Psychology. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (33% of credentials), humanities & arts (23% of credentials), stem (19% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Meredith College accepts 74% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,204. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 26.
Location & campus
Set in Raleigh, North Carolina (city), Meredith College draws students from across North Carolina and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Meredith College
Q.How much does Meredith College cost?
The average net price at Meredith College is $22,488 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $57,313.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Meredith College?
Meredith College has a 6-year graduation rate of 70.1% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Meredith College?
Meredith College admits 74% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do Meredith College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Meredith College graduate earns $51,539 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Meredith College?
Published tuition is $45,630 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Meredith College located?
Meredith College is located in Raleigh, North Carolina (ZIP 27607).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Meredith College at their official website.