Meredith College

Meredith College is a private, all female, liberal art college located in Raleigh, NC. The acceptance rate is 63%, making it not that competitive. On our best overall colleges list, we've ranked it #425 in the country. It is a smaller institution with 1,520 full-time students in attendance. Meredith's most commonly chosen major is a Bachelor's in Psychology, which amounts to 12% of students. Alternative favored options include Biology, which accounts for 11% of students, and Business (6%). It has a strong design program, ranking third in North Carolina. Furthermore, Meredith College ranks 1st in NC for best women's colleges. At full price, tuition goes for $35,317 annually. Before you decide not to apply because of the price, be aware that all Meredith students get some financial support. 62% of Meredith College students graduate college and start the next act in their lives: work. A couple years after college, alumni make an average wage of $33,800. After four additional years in the job market, the alumni's median earnings grows 16.9% to $39,500; however, that is still 1.5% under the national median for individuals. Applying students might also want to be conscious of the fact that most students scored between 19 and 26 on the ACT and Meredith accepts the Common App. Also, about 100% of first-year, part-time students re-enroll the following year. Related to your checkbook, be aware that 100% of undergraduates procure financial aid through institutional grants and the average amount of state grant aid awarded is $4,872. Concerning demographics, 71% of students are White and the student body is made up of 8% Black undergraduates. With regard for campus life, meal plans are available for undergraduates. To wind things up, 1/4 of graduates take home $25,500 or less six years after graduation and one fourth of graduates make a starting salary of $23,600 or less.