Meredith College Acceptance Rate
Raleigh, North Carolina · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,563
- Admitted
- 1,167
- Yield
- 27.8%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Meredith College's acceptance rate has risen from 61.3% in 2014–15 to 74.7% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 1,797 to 1,563 (-13%) over that period.
Its 74.7% rate makes Meredith College more selective than about 53% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 53 tracked North Carolina schools, it is more selective than about 55%.
Meredith College has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 27.8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,797 | 1,101 | 61.3% | 471 |
| 2015–16 | 1,721 | 1,033 | 60% | 439 |
| 2016–17 | 1,923 | 1,169 | 60.8% | 423 |
| 2017–18 | 1,737 | 1,197 | 68.9% | 395 |
| 2018–19 | 1,897 | 1,187 | 62.6% | 401 |
| 2019–20 | 1,936 | 1,253 | 64.7% | 377 |
| 2020–21 | 1,674 | 1,199 | 71.6% | 372 |
| 2021–22 | 1,706 | 1,192 | 69.9% | 344 |
| 2022–23 | 1,775 | 1,299 | 73.2% | 332 |
| 2023–24 | 1,563 | 1,167 | 74.7% | 325 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,563 | 1,167 | 74.7% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 590–650 | 12% |
| SAT Math | 520–610 | |
| ACT Composite | 23–30 | 18% |
How Meredith College compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Meredith College's acceptance rate?
Meredith College's acceptance rate is 74.7% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,167 admitted of 1,563 applicants).
Is Meredith College test optional?
Meredith College is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Meredith College?
Meredith College received 1,563 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,167.
What SAT score do you need for Meredith College?
Admitted students at Meredith College typically scored 590–650 on SAT Reading/Writing and 520–610 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Meredith College getting harder to get into?
Meredith College has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 61.3% in 2014–15 to 74.7% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.meredith.edu/.