C+
Above Average
Score: 56/100

Meredith College

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
Outcomes
B+
77/100
Affordability
F
21/100
Resources
C+
61/100
Experience
A+
94/100
Prestige
D
33/100

Quick Stats

1,576
Total Enrollment
65%
Graduation Rate
81%
Retention Rate
10.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
75%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price
For parents & investors

The Meredith College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $721,885
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,592/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 27605 (3.3% cap, Raleigh)

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🏆 Where Meredith College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#5
Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist
of 12 schools
#23
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
of 35 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $43,816 $43,816
Total Cost (On-Campus) $59,546 $59,546

Financial Aid

99%
Receive Any Aid
38%
Receive Pell Grants
56%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Psychology, General 47 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 37 grads/yr Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist 35 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 30 grads/yr Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other 28 grads/yr Legal Assistant/Paralegal 26 grads/yr Child Development 25 grads/yr Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General 22 grads/yr Industrial and Organizational Psychology 16 grads/yr Marketing/Marketing Management, General 15 grads/yr Social Work 14 grads/yr Dietetics/Dietitian 14 grads/yr Interior Design 13 grads/yr Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 13 grads/yr Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 12 grads/yr Fine/Studio Arts, General 11 grads/yr Graphic Design 10 grads/yr Mathematics, General 9 grads/yr Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 9 grads/yr Political Science and Government, General 9 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Meredith College's top programs commonly pursue.

Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
Psychologists, all other
$118k/yr 55,300 jobs
Industrial-organizational psychologists
$110k/yr 5,600 jobs
Clinical and counseling psychologists
$96k/yr 76,300 jobs
Psychology teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 52,500 jobs
Social science research assistants
$58k/yr 40,600 jobs
Natural sciences managers
$161k/yr 104,300 jobs
Biological scientists, all other
$93k/yr 63,700 jobs

Student Demographics

1,576
Total Students
98%
Women
95%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 62%
Hispanic 15%
Black 10%
Asian 5%
Two or More 3%
Non-Resident 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 99%
Fully Online 1%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 95%
25-64 (Adult) 4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Meredith College?
Meredith College has an acceptance rate of 75%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Meredith College?
Tuition at Meredith College is $43,816 for in-state students and $43,816 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Meredith College?
The graduation rate at Meredith College is 65%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Meredith College a good school?
Meredith College has a Repit College Score of 56/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Meredith College?
Meredith College has a total enrollment of 1,576 students. Most students (95%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: September 2026 | Methodology