Meredith College

Overview

Meredith College, founded in 1891, is a private women's college situated in Raleigh, North Carolina. Known for its distinguished Gothic Revival architecture, the campus provides a picturesque setting in close proximity to the dynamic capital city of the state. The college offers a variety of undergraduate programs with notable strengths in the fields of business, education, and psychology. Meredith's academic environment is moderately selective, emphasizing personalized education through small class sizes and a low student-to-faculty ratio. The institution provides on-campus housing options, designed to accommodate a significant portion of its student body. While Meredith College does not have an emphasis on athletics known for national acclaim, it participates in NCAA Division III sports, providing opportunities for student-athletes in a variety of competitive areas.

In the most recent statistical year 1,775 prospective students applied, and 1,299 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 332 enrolled in the school.  1,361 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 226 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $42,420 plus fees of $120. Meredith is ranked 396 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2024 U.S. Colleges Ranking.