- Acceptance rate: 74% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 588–668 reading and writing, 510–680 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 23–29 composite
- Average net price: $23,405 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Meredith College reported: an acceptance rate of 74% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 23–29.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Meredith College reviews each application.
Meredith College GPA requirements
Meredith College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Meredith College hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Meredith College acceptance rate
Meredith College admitted 1,471 of 1,983 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 74%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Meredith College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Raleigh, North Carolina, with 1,206 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Meredith College in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 588 | 625 | 668 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 560 | 680 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 25 | 29 |
| ACT English | 21 | 25 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 24 | 26 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1204 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Meredith College looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
AP credit
Meredith College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $23,405 a year at Meredith College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is it easy to get into Meredith College?
Somewhat: more than half of applicants got in. Meredith College admitted 74% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What SAT and ACT scores do Meredith College students have?
The middle 50% of Meredith College's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 588–668 in reading and writing and 510–680 in math; ACT composite 23–29, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
What GPA does Meredith College look for?
Meredith College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What is the acceptance rate at Meredith College?
Meredith College's acceptance rate was 74% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,471 of 1,983 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Can a 3.0 GPA get you into Meredith College?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Meredith College admitted 74% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How important is GPA for getting into Meredith College?
A lot: Meredith College requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program and recommendations. It considers high school class rank, essay or personal statement, test scores, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests and demonstration of competencies. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Meredith College require the SAT or ACT?
Check Meredith College's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Meredith College was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 11% sent SAT scores and 14% sent ACT scores.
Does Meredith College look at legacy status?
Yes. Meredith College considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How much does Meredith College cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $23,405 a year at Meredith College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at Meredith College?
Yes. Meredith College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check Meredith College's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Meredith CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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