Meredith College: Review & Facts

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Meredith College is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,805 students enrolled. This school is one of the 11 schools and colleges located in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Academic Offerings



Majors
Offered
62
Fair
Meredith College will give you the opportunity to obtain a bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, or master's degree.

Meredith College implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 62 majors. The most popular concentrations are Medical, Work and Family Studies, Management, Psychology, and Business. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings against other schools and colleges.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. However, if you would like to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Student Retention
86%
Good
The student retention rate at Meredith College is high at 86% (well above North Carolina average). Considering this statistic, apparently students love their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at Meredith College is average - 61%. Around 36% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Meredith College is good: 11:1. Learn more about faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans



Tuition and fees per year
$40,100
High
Average tuition cost is extremely high - $39,900 a year. The additional fees at Meredith College beyond tuition are nearly $200, which totals $40,100 annually.

Read the details about Meredith College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information



Acceptance
Rate
72%
Doable
As reported in recent government data, 1,674 applications were submitted and 1,199 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to get admitted at this school.

The college will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Meredith College in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services



Dormatory
Annual Price
$4,200
Medium
Meredith College offers study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Meredith College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D+
Unsafe
Meredith College offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 1,200 students, which provides a nice on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low - around $4,200 per year.

Based on the college crime numbers, Meredith College appears to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Meredith College Location and Maps



Post Address: Meredith College, 3800 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, North Carolina 27607-5298, USA
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