Meredith College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3815 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1065 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #994 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #23 of 65 | In North Carolina |
| #2 of 6 | In Raleigh |
| #3534 of 4,117 | For Anthropology |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 73%
- Undergraduates
- 1,322
- Graduates
- 265
- Male:Female Ratio
- 1:99
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.meredith.edu
Meredith College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Meredith College has an acceptance rate of 73% and is among the top 36% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 73% | 73% | |
| Applicants | 1,775 | 1,775 | |
| Admissions | 1,299 | 1,299 | |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 331 | 331 | |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
17 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
53 or 16%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1140
or below
75% of them
had 1320
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Meredith College are 1140-1320 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
74 or 22%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 22
or below
75% of them
had 28
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Meredith College are 22-28 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| TOEFL | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1017 (65%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 190 (12%) |
| Black or African American | 163 (10%) |
| Asian | 75 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 69 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 30 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 29 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Meredith College is $23,259 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $15,404 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $15,398 |
| $48-75K | $17,611 |
| $75-110K | $21,204 |
| $110K+ | $27,659 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $42,420 | $13,357 |
| Tuition in-state | $42,420 | $13,357 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $42,420 | $13,357 |
| Fee in-district | $120 | $150 |
| Fee in-state | $120 | $150 |
| Fee out-of-state | $120 | $150 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,150 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,544 |
Meredith College majors
Meredith College has granted 360 bachelor's degrees across 41 programs and 77 master's across 10 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Meredith College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 48 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 19 | 19 |
| Psychology, General | 33 | |
| Human Nutrition | 27 | |
| Interior Design | 23 | |
| Social Work | 16 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 14 | |
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 13 | |
| Accounting | 12 | |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 8 | 4 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 12 | |
| Child Development | 10 | |
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 10 | |
| Mathematics, General | 9 | |
| Public Health, General | 9 | |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 9 | |
| Sociology, General | 9 | |
| Computer Science | 8 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 8 | |
| Fashion Merchandising | 8 | |
| Fashion & Apparel Design | 8 | |
| Chemistry, General | 7 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 7 | |
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 7 | |
| International Relations and Affairs | 7 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 7 | |
| Dance, General | 6 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 6 | |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 6 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 6 | |
| Environmental Studies | 5 | |
| Graphic Design | 4 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 | |
| Drama and Dance Teacher Education | 3 | |
| Economics, General | 3 | |
| History, General | 3 | |
| Music Performance, General | 3 | |
| Art Teacher Education | 2 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 2 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 | |
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Human Sciences, General | 2 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 2 | |
| Dance, Other | 1 | |
| Dramatic & Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other | 1 | |
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | 1 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 | |
| Public & Applied History | 1 | |
| Reading Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 360 | 77 |
Meredith College has a graduation rate of 68%, which is among the 26% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 68% | 68% | |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Meredith College has published 588 scientific papers with 7,108 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Computer Science, Biology, Medicine, Sociology, Environmental Science, Philosophy, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2 | 10 |
| 1992 | 3 | 9 |
| 1993 | 4 | 10 |
| 1994 | 4 | 11 |
| 1995 | 5 | 15 |
| 1996 | 2 | 12 |
| 1997 | 6 | 10 |
| 1998 | 4 | 26 |
| 1999 | 3 | 18 |
| 2000 | 7 | 13 |
| 2001 | 5 | 34 |
| 2002 | 9 | 71 |
| 2003 | 7 | 126 |
| 2004 | 10 | 189 |
| 2005 | 8 | 206 |
| 2006 | 10 | 161 |
| 2007 | 17 | 161 |
| 2008 | 12 | 178 |
| 2009 | 18 | 184 |
| 2010 | 18 | 172 |
| 2011 | 26 | 223 |
| 2012 | 16 | 346 |
| 2013 | 16 | 253 |
| 2014 | 16 | 306 |
| 2015 | 23 | 319 |
| 2016 | 30 | 287 |
| 2017 | 19 | 303 |
| 2018 | 20 | 360 |
| 2019 | 31 | 381 |
| 2020 | 30 | 474 |
| 2021 | 29 | 614 |
| 2022 | 36 | 595 |
| 2023 | 32 | 662 |
Notable alumni
-
Judy Woodruff
- Occupations
- news presenterjournalist
- Biography
-
Judy Carline Woodruff is an American broadcast journalist who has worked in local, network, cable, and public television news since 1970. She was the anchor and managing editor of the PBS NewsHour through the end of 2022. Woodruff has covered every presidential election and convention since 1976. She has interviewed several heads of state and moderated U.S. presidential debates.
-
Beth Leavel
- Occupations
- actorsingerstage actor
- Biography
-
Beth Leavel is an American stage and screen actress and singer.
-
Roxie Collie Laybourne
- Occupations
- zoologistornithologist
- Biography
-
Roxie Collie Simpson Laybourne was an American ornithologist born in Fayetteville, North Carolina. She pioneered the study of forensic ornithology while at the National Museum of Natural History; these forensic techniques for identifying species of birds involved in bird strikes led to aircraft safety improvements.
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Sarah Parker
- Occupations
- judgelawyer
- Biography
-
Sarah Elizabeth Parker is an American judge who served as the chief justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court from February 2006 until August 2014.
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May Thompson Evans
- Occupations
- officialteacher
- Biography
-
May Thompson Evans was an American public official, teacher, and activist who worked in the Office of Price Administration, the War Manpower Commission, the U.S. Department of Labor, the Federal Security Agency and finally the Department of Health, Education and Welfare. She began her career as a teacher at the Women's College of the University of North Carolina and then became the first woman to direct the North Carolina Employment Service. Later she moved to Washington, D. C. to serve as assistant director of the Women's Division of the Democratic National Committee.
General info
| Alternative names | Meredith Meridith |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1891 |
| Motto | Lux Light |
| Colors | maroon, white |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May). Also Summer Session (May-July) |
| Total FTE staff | 443 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 3800 Hillsborough St Raleigh, North Carolina, 27607-5298 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 468,000 |
| Phone | 9197608600 |