Meredith College: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 3493 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 988 of 2,597 | In North America |
| # 916 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| # 23 of 65 | In North Carolina |
| # 2 of 6 | In Raleigh |
| # 3634 of 14,131 | For Math Teachers |
| Top 1-3 | For 11 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
74%
Average SAT
1,223
Average ACT
26
Avg. cost to attend
$24,323 /y
Aid receiving
100%
Undergraduates
1,206
Graduates
259
Male:Female Ratio
1:99
Type
Privatenot-for-profit
Highest Degree
Master's degree
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
Meredith College has an acceptance rate of 74% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 74% | 74% |
| Applicants | 1,983 | - | 1,983 |
| Admissions | 1,471 | - | 1,471 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 272 | - | 272 |
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| TOEFL | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| â– White | 60% |
|---|---|
| â– Nonresident Alien | 3% |
| â– Asian | 4% |
| â– Hispanic | 17% |
| â– Black or African American | 10% |
| â– Two or more races | 4% |
| â– Unknown | 2% |
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Meredith College.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Meredith College majors
Meredith College has granted 332 bachelor's degrees across 38 programs, and 79 master's across 10 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Meredith College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 42 | - |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 35 | - |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 18 | 11 |
| Child Development | 23 | - |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | - | 22 |
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | - | 16 |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 15 | - |
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 14 | - |
| Social Work | 14 | - |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 5 | 8 |
| Interior Design | 13 | - |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 12 | - |
| Graphic Design | 9 | - |
| Mathematics, General | 9 | - |
| Sociology, General | 9 | - |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 8 | - |
| Human Nutrition | - | 8 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 8 | - |
| Public Health, General | 8 | - |
| Chemistry, General | 7 | - |
| Computer Science | 7 | - |
| English Language and Literature, General | 7 | - |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 7 | - |
| History, General | 6 | - |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 6 | - |
| Accounting | 5 | - |
| Art Teacher Education | 5 | - |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | - | 5 |
| Fashion & Apparel Design | 5 | - |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | - | 5 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 4 | - |
| Environmental Studies | 4 | - |
| Fashion Merchandising | 4 | - |
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 4 | - |
| International Relations and Affairs | 4 | - |
| Dance, General | 3 | - |
| Dramatic & Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other | 3 | - |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | - | 2 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Human Sciences, General | 2 | - |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 2 | - |
| Voice and Opera | 2 | - |
| Economics, General | 1 | - |
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | - | 1 |
| Human Services, General | 1 | - |
| Music Teacher Education | 1 | - |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | - | 1 |
| Grand Total | 332 | 79 |
Publications & Citations
Meredith College has published 732 scientific papers with 11,283 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Political Science, Biology, Computer Science, Law, Psychology, Sociology, Environmental Science, and Business.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
5 Notable alumni
1. Roxie Collie Laybourne
1910-2003 (aged 93)
scientific collector
ornithologist
zoologist
Roxie Collie Simpson Laybourne was an American ornithologist born in Fayetteville, North Carolina. She pioneered the study of forensic ornithology while at the National Museum of Natural History; these forensic techniques for identifying species of birds involved in bird strikes led to aircraft safety improvements.
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2. Sarah Parker
1942-. (aged 84)
lawyer
judge
Sarah Elizabeth Parker is an American judge who served as the chief justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court from February 2006 until August 2014.
3. May Thompson Evans
1901-1993 (aged 92)
teacher
official
May Thompson Evans was an American public official, teacher, and activist who worked in the Office of Price Administration, the War Manpower Commission, the U.S. Department of Labor, the Federal Security Agency and finally the Department of Health, Education and Welfare. She began her career as a teacher at the Women's College of the University of North Carolina and then...
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4. Judy Woodruff
1946-. (aged 80)
journalist
news presenter
Judy Carline Woodruff is an American broadcast journalist who has worked in local, network, cable, and public television news since 1970. She was the anchor and managing editor of the PBS NewsHour through the end of 2022. Woodruff has covered every presidential election and convention since 1976. She has interviewed several heads of state and moderated U.S. presidential debates.
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All 5 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
MeredithMeridith
Founded
1891
Motto
LuxLight
Colors
maroon, white
Academic calendar
August to May (August - December; January-May). Also Summer Session (May-July)
Total staff
438
Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Address
3800 Hillsborough St Raleigh, North Carolina, 27607-5298 United States
City Population
468,000
Phone
9197608600
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