More selective than 53% of North Carolina colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
12% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 18% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Meredith College over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Meredith College SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Meredith College is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 588 | 668 |
| SAT math | 510 | 680 |
| ACT composite | 23 | 29 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1098 | 1348 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Meredith College admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 74% | 588–668 | 510–680 | 23–29 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 75% | 590–650 | 520–610 | 23–30 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Meredith College compared with other North Carolina colleges?
Meredith College has the 27th-lowest acceptance rate of 56 North Carolina colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | Chowan University | 69% | 30% | $14,086 |
| 24 | Montreat College | 69% | 50% | $27,061 |
| 25 | Greensboro College | 70% | 46% | $17,882 |
| 26 | Warren Wilson College | 71% | 42% | $21,249 |
| 27 | Meredith College | 74% | 70% | $22,488 |
| 28 | Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary | 75% | 58% | $13,090 |
| 29 | Belmont Abbey College | 75% | 47% | $24,639 |
| 30 | Methodist University | 75% | 44% | $24,704 |
| 31 | Catawba College | 75% | 47% | $17,879 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All North Carolina colleges →
Who enrolls at Meredith College
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Meredith College admissions questions
What is the Meredith College acceptance rate?
Meredith College accepts 74% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,167 of 1,563 applicants were admitted.
Does Meredith College require the SAT or ACT?
Meredith College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 12% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 18% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Meredith College?
The middle 50% of Meredith College enrolled first-year students scored 1098–1348 on the SAT and 23–29 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Meredith College?
28% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (325 of 1,167).
Is Meredith College getting harder to get into?
Meredith College accepted 74% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 75% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Meredith College overview