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Your chances of getting into Meredith College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

70%
Admission Difficulty for Meredith College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Challenging 
Applicant Competition Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Meredith is 70%.  Its admission rate is the 23rd lowest in North Carolina.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Meredith and can you get accepted?

Meredith is a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. Last year, 1,192 out of the 1,706 who applied were admitted.

The school has challenging admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 32 percent on standardized admission tests. Meredith College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.52. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 29% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Meredith College you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.52 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school
  • Score 1190 on the SAT
  • Score 26 on the ACT
  • Graduate in the top half of your high school class
  • Submit letters of recommendation from your teachers

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Meredith College. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 15% of students submitted SAT scores and 29% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

Meredith SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

1098-1273

Applicants Submitting SAT 

15%
SAT Scores for Meredith College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 560
SAT Math 25th 538
SAT Composite 25th 1098
SAT Scores for Meredith College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 650
SAT Math 75th 623
SAT Composite 75th 1273
Average SAT Score 1190

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Meredith College?

Meredith College is a test optional school meaning you are not required to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Meredith College score in the top 100 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1098-1273 and the average score is 1190.  Meredith ranks #11 in the state of North Carolina for highest average SAT composite score. You should target scoring 1190 or above to be competitive with most other applicants.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1185, you have around a 70% chance of being admitted. A 1185 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 82% chance of getting in.

Meredith College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1273 and Above Good >82%
1185 to 1273 Avg + 70%-82%
1098 to 1185 Avg - 55%-70%
1011 to 1098 Reach 39%-55%
Less than 1011 Low <39%
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Meredith ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

23-29 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

29%
ACT Scores for Meredith College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 21
ACT Math 25th 21
ACT Composite 25th 23
ACT Scores for Meredith College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 29
ACT Math 75th 27
ACT Composite 75th 29
Average ACT Score 26

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Meredith?

Meredith College is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

Meredith regularly accepts students who score 23 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 32 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 23-29.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Meredith College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
29 and Above Good >82%
26 to 29 Avg + 70%-82%
23 to 26 Avg - 55%-70%
20 to 23 Reach 39%-55%
Less than 20 Low <39%
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Meredith GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.52

Typical High School Grades 

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Meredith College?

You are required to have very good grades in high school to get into Meredith. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Meredith College was 3.52 on the 4.0 scale. This indicates that primarily B+ average high school students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #18 in North Carolina for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Meredith accepts 70% of students who apply.

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High School GPA's for admitted Meredith College students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 10.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 25.0% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 22.0% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 21.0% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 13.0% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 9.0% Low
2.00 to 2.49 0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

80% of Meredith College freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Meredith College students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 13%
Top 25% of class 41%
Top 50% of class 80%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Meredith College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 1,706 0 1,706
Accepted 1,192 0 1,192
Acceptance Rate 70% ? 70%
Enrolled 344 0 344
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 29% ? 29%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Feb 15, 2023

Days left to Apply

None

The application deadline for Fall 2023 has passed. Applications were due on Feb 15, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Meredith College is $40.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Meredith College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Meredith College Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Considered but not required
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required
Recommendations Required
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Meredith College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=198950 IPEDS survey data for Meredith College.

FAQs

Does Meredith College prefer SAT or ACT?

15% of students submit their SAT scores to Meredith. 29% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Meredith College?

70% of those who apply are granted admission to Meredith. Admission competition is low and the college has challenging admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Meredith College?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1098 and 1273. 15% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Meredith College?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 23 and 29. 29% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.