Over 130 years ago, Meredith College opened with just over 200 women. Today, our student body has grown to include approximately 1,700 students from 30 states and territories and 43 countries and we're regionally and nationally ranked. We've been named one of America's Best Colleges according to U.S. News, and Princeton Review.
Meredith is located in Raleigh, North Carolina's capital city. In addition to providing recent graduates with strong job prospects, the thriving local economy gives students access to powerful internships, which are available for all majors. In fact, 31% more Meredith seniors participate in internships or field experiences compared with other college students nationally.
Additional hands-on learning happens through undergraduate research, study abroad, and community-based learning. Study abroad options include a semester-long program in Sansepolcro, Italy, with additional opportunities worldwide including Costa Rica, Iceland, and France.
More than 176,000 college students reside in Raleigh and the Research Triangle area. Meredith's historic 225-acre campus includes a 1,200-seat amphitheater, lake, six residence halls, and student apartments, a student center, fitness center, and athletic field and track complex.
StrongPoints® is a personal coaching model through which students identify their strengths and then build on them to prepare for the lives they want to lead after they graduate. More than 90 majors, minors, and academic programs give students a wide range of options for areas of study and committed faculty help students make the most of their strong potential.
Meredith students typically engage with the Office of Career Planning their first year. Professional staff will work with you to determine your ideal career path by helping you select a major, assess skills and talents, secure internships, participate in mock interviews, and negotiate your first employment compensation package. And StrongPoints includes a career-focused component and supports activities such as building a professional network, creating a portfolio, and strength-based coaching with certified counselors.
A network of more than 24,000 alumnae/i support one another after they graduate, many connecting through Meredith Mentors, an exclusive, online platform.
So what's the result of a Meredith education? 95% of our alumnae would choose Meredith again and 99% rated the value of a Meredith College education as good, very good, or excellent.
Located in the vibrant capital city of Raleigh, N.C., Meredith challenges students to discover what makes them strong, build on those strengths, and prepare to change the world. With more than 90 academic programs, an empowering community, world-class internships and study abroad experiences, and StrongPoints, a strengths-focused personal coaching initiative, it's no wonder 95% of our graduates say they'd choose all over Meredith again.
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3800 Hillsborough Street
Raleigh, NC 27607
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Cate Student Center/Bee Hive (snack bar)
Lowery Fitness Center
Elizabeth Triplett Beam Fountain Plaza
North Carolina Museum of Arts
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William Umstead State Park
Cameron Shopping Village
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Meredith expects applicants to have taken a challenging academic program which may include honors, advanced placement or international baccalaureate level work. A holistic review of applications is completed in an effort to give balanced consideration to the whole person rather than adhering to strict test score or GPA cutoffs. Additionally, we are test-optional.
We accept The Common Application or The Meredith Application
Application Plans and Deadlines:
Early Decision (binding): October 30
Early Action (non-binding): December 1
Regular Decision Priority Date: February 15
Application Requirements:
Application (The Common Application or the Meredith Application) with essay School transcript
ACT or SAT score (optional)
School Official Report (from your school counselor)
Teacher recommendation (optional)
Zeemee profile (optional)
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Early Decision — October 30
Early Action — December 1
Regular — February 15
Other Admission Factors
Academic GPA
Application Essay
Recommendation(s)
Character / Personal Qualities
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Academic Programs
With a student/faculty ratio of 10:1, our professors will help you discern your strengths, academic and personal, and then help you develop ways to build on them. Meredith's business school is one of two women's colleges worldwide to hold AACSB accreditation. Interior design, music, and social work all hold the highest accreditations available. All speak to the College's commitment to academic excellence across disciplines.
We place special emphasis on supporting students interested in pursuing science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) careers. Support includes scholarships, a specialized learning community, mentoring program, and speakers who address topics of interest for women in STEM.
A dual degree engineering program partnership with North Carolina State University's College of Engineering prepares students with the important critical thinking and communication skills of a liberal arts degree and engineering professional skills — the best of two worlds.
Our StrongPoints® program, a distinctive advising and personal coaching program based on the unique strengths of each student, focuses on creating plans for success in four areas: academic, experiential learning, career or graduate school preparation, and financial literacy.
A Student Success Center provides a range of support to help every student thrive through advising, success coaching, peer tutoring, and mentoring.
Majors and Degrees Offered
Accounting — Business Administration
Art Education
Art-Graphic Design
Art-Studio
Biology
Business Administration
Human Resource Management
Marketing
Chemistry
Child Development
Communication
Interpersonal Communication
Mass Communication
Public Relations
Computer Science
Criminology
Dance
Dance Education
Private Studio Teaching
Economics
Education
Engineering*
English
Environmental Sustainability
Exercise & Sports Science
Health & Physical Education
Health & Wellness
Family & Consumer Sciences
Fashion Merchandising & Design
Design
Merchandising
Food & Nutrition
History
Hospitality and Tourism Management
Interior Design
International Studies
Mathematics
Music
Music Education
Music Performance
Political Science
Pre-Law
Psychology
Public Health
Religious & Ethical Studies
Self-Designed
Social Work
Sociology
Spanish
Cultural Literacy
Professional Spanish
Theatre
Musical Theatre
* Engineering offered as a dual degree (Chemistry, Computer Science, or Mathematics) program with NC State University (Chemistry/Biological Engineering, Chemistry/Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry/Chemical Engineering, Chemistry/Environmental Engineering, Chemistry/Textile Engineering, Computer Science/Computer Engineering, Mathematics/Aerospace Engineering, Mathematics/Biological Engineering, Mathematics/Biomedical Engineering, Mathematics/Civil Engineering, Mathematics/Computer Engineering, Mathematics/Electrical Engineering, Mathematics/Industrial Engineering, Mathematics/Mechanical Engineering)
Minors:
Accounting
Applied Mathematics
Art History
Arts Management
Biology
Business Administration
Chemical Physics
Chemistry
Child Development
Communication
Criminology
Dance
Data Science
Economics
English
Entrepreneurship and Family Business
Environmental Sustainability
Exercise & Sports Science
Family & Consumer Sciences
Fashion Design
Fashion Merchandising
Finance
Food & Nutrition
Forensic Studies
French
Geoscience
Graphic Design
History
Hospitality and Tourism Management
Human Resource Management
Interior Design
International Studies
Italian Studies
Marketing
Mathematics
Mathematics and Computer Applications
Music
Photography
Political Science
Pre-Law
Professional Writing & Presentation Media
Psychology
Public Health
Public History
Religious and Ethical Studies
Social Work
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
Studio Art
Theatre
Web Development
Pre-professional Programs:
Dentistry
Law
Medicine
Nursing
Optometry
Pharmacy
Physical Therapy
Physician Assistant
Veterinary Medicine
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Majors
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business/Commerce, General.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Mass Communication/Media Studies.
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer Science.
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EDUCATION.
Art Teacher Education.
Drama and Dance Teacher Education.
Music Teacher Education.
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.
Child Development.
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General.
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Public Health, General.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
International/Global Studies.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Studies.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Religion/Religious Studies.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Social Work.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
American Government and Politics (United States).
Economics, General.
International Relations and Affairs.
Political Science and Government, General.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Dance, General.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other.
Fashion/Apparel Design.
Fine/Studio Arts, General.
Graphic Design.
Interior Design.
Music.
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Tuition, Room, Board and Fees
Over 95% of our students receive scholarships and financial assistance, and the College awards over $30 million in scholarships and grants and $56.9 million in financial assistance annually.
Tuition, Room and Board are the same for in-state and out-of-state students. Read more about the cost of attendance:
Financial Aid
At Meredith, we see the impact of great education every day. And we want to make it available to you. Now, more than ever, we need strong, smart students who'll have a positive impact on our workplaces and communities.
We'll reward your hard work with academic merit grants and scholarships that are awarded at the time of admission to the College, ranging from $20,000-$27,000. No separate application is required for these awards.
Scholars' Programs (Honors, Teaching Fellows, and STEM) and Talent Scholarships require a separate application and admission to the College by January 15. Read more about each program and apply here:
All US citizens and permanent residents are encouraged to submit the FAFSA to be considered for federal, state, and additional need-based aid from the College.
International and undocumented students should submit our Institutional Aid Application to be considered for need-based aid.
The average comprehensive financial aid offer to first-year students who entered in August, 2022 was $37,569.
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At Meredith, life outside the classroom is essential to your experience. Our athletes participate in ten NCAA Division III sports. You can join one of more than 100 clubs and organizations or foster school pride by organizing time-honored traditions. Help run our student government association. Perform in a play or ensemble. Engage with nonprofits and other organizations in the Raleigh area. Develop your leadership skills through more than 500 positions — all for women.
Students come from 30 states and territories and 43 countries
1,700 Approximate total enrollment
300 Approximate graduate enrollment
35% Multicultural students
30% First-generation students
14 Faith traditions were represented among first-year students in a recent survey
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Location
Meredith's ideal location means you'll have ample opportunities for internships, research, and career development. We're 10 minutes from the State Capitol, Legislative Building, and Archives. We're only minutes away from the Research Triangle, where our students frequently conduct research and hold internships that turn into jobs. And we're within 30 minutes of some of the nation's other leading universities where our students collaborate in world-class research programs.
Our 225-acre campus features classic collegiate architecture surrounded by lush green space. Visit campus and take a tour of Meredith's academic buildings, including our newest for the communication and health, exercise & sport sciences programs. See our comfortable residence halls, including the LEED-certified apartments for upper-level students, or walk the greenway trail that connects the campus to our neighbor, the North Carolina Museum of Art.
Campus Facilities & Equipment
Meredith's 225-acre campus includes a 1,200-seat amphitheater, six residence halls, a music library, art galleries, music practice rooms, auditoriums, a theater, concert halls, a student center, computer labs, a child care lab, a learning center, an autism lab, an astronomy observation deck, a fitness center, a dance studio, an athletic field and track, and two miles of greenway that's part of a city-wide greenway system.
A new academic facility provides cutting-edge instructional space for Meredith's growing communication and health, exercise & sport sciences programs. The building includes a recording studio, a podcast room, editing rooms, and a health and human performance lab.
Carlyle Campbell Library serves as an academic hub and a frequent meeting place for students. Librarians provide individualized guidance to help students conduct research at the college level and develop information literacy skills.
With over 80,000 square feet of space, the science and mathematics building includes unique classroom settings, specialized labs, and a telescope observatory deck.
Off-Campus Opportunities
College isn't just about what comes after you graduate — it's also a time to branch out and explore. Our location in the top-ranked city of Raleigh is your perfect launching pad. It's easy to get around, people are friendly, and there's always something happening.
Head downtown to a food truck roundup. Attend a concert — no matter what kind of music you like, top artists come here. Take in a college football or basketball game, or visit one of the local award-winning museums. And if you're up for a road trip, the beach and mountains are an easy drive as are cities like Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Ga., and Richmond, Va.
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Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: North Carolina State Univ.
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: North Carolina State Univ.
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The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: