Meredith College
Raleigh, NCPrivate nonprofitRank 1041 of 1,732Traditional rank 673 of 1,156
Freshman grant vs later years
Average grant per recipient, IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Averages across all recipients, not a prediction for one student. Continuing students include transfers and part-time students. Data is about two years old. How this is calculated.
Average net price by family income (2022-23)
| Family income | Avg net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $14,882 |
| $30–48k | $14,337 |
| $48–75k | $17,521 |
| $75–110k | $22,976 |
| $110k+ | $28,045 |
First-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Published cost (IPEDS)
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2022-23 | $42,540 |
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2023-24 | $43,936 |
| Change | $1,396 (+3.3%) |
| On-campus room and board, 2023-24 | $12,920 |
Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, academic years 2022-23 and 2023-24.
Tuition and fees trend
Published tuition and required fees, +18.2% from first to last year shown. Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics 2021-22 and 2023-24 files.
Average net price trend
Average net price for first-time, full-time students receiving grant aid. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Outcomes and aid profile
| Bachelor's graduation rate within 6 years | 65% |
| Full-time freshman retention (return for year 2) | 81% |
| Freshmen receiving Pell Grants | 38% |
| Freshmen taking federal loans | 55% |
| Average federal loan (freshmen who borrow) | $5,407 |
| Aid drop one year earlier (2021-22) | $926 |
Sources: IPEDS Graduation Rates 2023 (DRVGR), Fall Enrollment 2023 (retention), SFA 2022-23 and 2021-22. "Freshmen" = first-time, full-time undergraduates.
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Similar colleges
| College | Freshman grant | Drop |
|---|---|---|
| Guilford College | $33,106 | $1,991 |
| Lenoir-Rhyne University | $33,874 | $1,731 |
| Campbell University | $34,413 | $7,674 |
| Queens University of Charlotte | $29,713 | $1,038 |
| Catawba College | $29,599 | $3,518 |
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