Meredith College
Meredith College
Meredith College is one of the largest private women's colleges in the United States. Through StrongPoints®, a personalized advising and coaching program, students discover, develop, and use their unique strengths to accomplish more than they ever imagined. Meredith’s lush 225-acre campus is located in the vibrant capital city of Raleigh, North Carolina. This convenient location gives students access to cultural opportunities, and its proximity to downtown Raleigh and North Carolina’s Research Triangle Park provides excellent internship options.
Academic Programs
- Art & Design
- Business
- Communication
- Design
- Economics
- Education
- Engineering
- Finance/Accounting
- Government/Political Science
- Health Science
- Hospitality & Tourism
- Liberal Arts
- Music
- Performing Arts
- Research
- Science
- Social Science
- Technology
- Visual Arts
Student experience
- Athletics
- Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Disability Services
- Distance/online learning
- LGBTQIA Services
- Military/Veteran Services
- On-Campus Housing
- Study Abroad
- Undergraduate Research
- Veteran Fee Waiver
Application information
Find out about requirements, fees, and deadlines
Students who haven’t graduated from high school or have not attended college since graduating from high school should apply as a First-year student. First Year applicants should submit the following: school transcript, SAT or ACT report (optional), School Report with counselor recommendation, Common App essay, Meredith essay, and application fee or waiver. International students whose primary language of instruction is not English must submit TOEFL or IELTS. Transcripts must be officially translated into English.
Deadlines: https://www.meredith.edu/first-year/first-year-admission-deadlines/
Application Fee: $40
Students who have graduated from high school and enrolled in post-secondary education should apply as a transfer student. Transfer applicants should submit the following: transcript(s) from all post-secondary schools attended whether or not credit was earned, School Official Report, essay, and application fee or waiver.
Deadlines: https://www.meredith.edu/transfer-students/transfer-students-admission-deadlines/
Application Fee: $40
Additional Information
Outcomes: 95% of graduates would choose Meredith again; 99% of alumnae rated the value of a Meredith college education as excellent, very good, or good.
Academics: Over 90 majors, minors, & concentrations including STEM and health fields, liberal arts fields, Fashion and Interior Design, dual-degree Engineering with nearby North Carolina State University, and pre-professional prep in law, medicine, and dentistry.
Applied Experiences: 97% of students participate in an applied learning experience such as study abroad, undergraduate research, or internships.
Scholarships and Financial Aid: 95% of admitted students are awarded academic merit scholarship at time of admission. No additional application is necessary. Merit-based scholarships:
- First Year: range from $20K - $27K and renew annually.
- Transfer: range from $7,000 - $12,000. PTK members are awarded an additional $5,000 scholarship.
Visit us
Personalized on-campus visits tailored to your academic and career interests are offered M – F. Speak with your admission counselor, a professor, and tour campus. Virtual personalized virtual visits are also offered M-F. First Year open house dates are September 24, November 12, and January 21. See a complete list of visit options and sign up here: www.meredith.edu/visit.
"During my campus visit, I felt inspired. I met with a professor and staff in Career Planning. Everyone I met believed in me and what I wanted to do with my life. I walked away feeling like I had other people, besides my family, who believed in what I could accomplish."
Admissions office
Visit us
Address
3800 Hillsborough St
Raleigh, NC 27607, United States of America
Phone number
1-800-MEREDITH
For first-year students
Admissions website
Financial aid website
For transfer students
Admissions website
Financial aid website
Region
South