Meredith College
Raleigh, North Carolina · Private
Meredith College admitted 75% of 1,563 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1110–1260 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 65% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Meredith College’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early action
- October 30, 2026
- Regular decision
- July 1, 2027
The application fee is $40, and Meredith College doesn’t accept the Common App fee waiver.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Meredith College’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $59,546 a year. After grants, students paid $23,405 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Meredith College’s acceptance rate?
Meredith College admitted 75% of applicants: 1,167 of 1,563 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Meredith College’s early action deadline?
For 2026–27, early action is due October 30, 2026 and regular decision is due July 1, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Meredith College?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1110 to 1260, with a median around 1185. A score at or above 1185 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Meredith College’s application fee?
The application fee is $40 for 2026–27, and Meredith College doesn’t accept the Common App fee waiver.
Does Meredith College have supplemental essays?
No. Meredith College doesn’t ask for a supplemental essay or the Common App personal essay for 2026–27.
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