Organizer Information
Meredith College is a private higher education institution in Raleigh, North Carolina, offering undergraduate and graduate education. Its academic offerings include visual arts, graphic design, art education, theatre, dance, communication, and other liberal arts and professional disciplines. Undergraduate education is offered at an all-women's institution, while the college's coeducational graduate programs are open to all eligible applicants.
Key Information
- Official Institution Name: Meredith College
- Opportunity Type: University Programs & Admissions
- Study Levels: Undergraduate, graduate, post-baccalaureate
- Degrees Offered: Bachelor's and master's degrees; additional certificates and licensure programs
- Academic Fields: Fine Arts, Art Education, Graphic Design, Theatre, Dance, Communication, Design
- Relevant Programs: Art Education, Studio Art, Graphic Design, Theatre, Dance, Professional Performance Certificate in Dance or Theatre
- Language of Instruction: English
- International Applicants: Yes
- Application Period: Applications for 2027 undergraduate entry are listed on the official portal
- Application Deadline: Program- and entry-term-specific
- Start of Studies: Fall and spring entry options are listed in institutional admissions materials
- Application Fee: See verified fee information below
- Tuition: 2025–2026 undergraduate full-time tuition: $47,278 per academic year
- Funding: Institutional scholarships and limited international student aid
Field of Study & Eligible Disciplines
Meredith's art-related academic offerings include:
- Studio Art: Visual art practice and creative development.
- Graphic Design: Visual communication and design practice.
- Art Education: Preparation for art teaching.
- Theatre and Dance: Performing arts study and professional performance training.
- Art History and related arts disciplines: Academic study through relevant courses and minors.
General Eligibility
Meredith accepts undergraduate and graduate applications, but eligibility differs by study level.
- Undergraduate applicants: Meredith is an all-women's institution at the undergraduate level.
- Graduate applicants: The college's coeducational graduate programs are open to all eligible applicants.
- International applicants: International students can apply, subject to the applicable admissions and documentation requirements.
- Graduate applicants' prior education: Applicants must already hold a bachelor's degree or be within one year of completing one.
Educational Background
- First-year undergraduate applicants should provide an official high school transcript. Transfer applicants should consult the relevant admissions requirements for their previous college-level studies.
- Graduate applicants must hold, or be within one year of completing, a bachelor's degree. Additional academic prerequisites depend on the selected program.
Language Requirements
- English is the language of instruction. International applicants should review the applicable English-language proficiency requirements with the admissions office.
- Meredith's available historical admissions documentation identifies TOEFL or IELTS scores for certain applicants whose first language is not English, with exceptions based on language background or prior instruction. Current minimum scores and waiver conditions should be confirmed for the intended entry term.
Application Fee
| Applicant category | Application fee |
|---|---|
| First-year undergraduate applicants | $40 in the published admissions document |
The $40 amount appears in Meredith's official admissions documentation, but a current 2027 application fee could not be independently verified. Confirm the amount in the live application portal before submitting.
Tuition
| Study level/category | Tuition | Billing structure |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate, full-time (12–18 credit hours) | $47,278 | Per academic year, 2025–2026 |
| Undergraduate, full-time | $23,639 | Per semester, 2025–2026 |
| Undergraduate student activities fee | $170 | Per academic year, 2025–2026 |
| Undergraduate, over 18 credit hours | $1,172 | Per additional credit hour, 2025–2026 |
- The figures above are from the published 2025–2026 tuition schedule; they should not be treated as confirmed 2026–2027 rates.
- Additional expenses may include housing, meals, health insurance, course-specific studio fees and other charges. Their applicability depends on the student's enrollment and circumstances. Check the current tuition and fees information before budgeting.
Funding & Financial Support
- Meredith offers institutional scholarships and financial assistance, including a limited number of scholarships for international students. International applicants seeking institutional aid should complete the applicable 2026–2027 Application for Institutional Aid.
- International students may also investigate private educational loans, subject to lender eligibility. Funding is limited, and applicants should not assume that an award will cover their full educational costs.
University Services & Academic Support
Relevant resources for students in art and related disciplines include:
- Art studios and gallery: The Gaddy-Hamrick Art Center houses art classrooms, studios and exhibition facilities.
- Art research: The college library's art subject guide provides access to resources including JSTOR, ProQuest Arts and art-history databases.
- Performing arts: The Dance and Theatre Department provides academic and practical training in these disciplines.
- Admissions guidance: Prospective students can arrange individual or group virtual sessions with admissions staff.
Access to particular facilities and resources depends on course enrollment and applicable institutional policies.
Application Requirements
First-year undergraduate applicants
The published admissions documentation identifies the following materials:
- Completed application, including an essay.
- Official high school transcript.
- School official recommendation.
- SAT or ACT scores, optional in the published admissions document.
Graduate applicants
Applicants must meet the prior-degree requirement and submit the materials requested for their chosen program.
International applicants
Additional documentation may include academic records in English or certified translations, English-language proficiency evidence and immigration-related documentation, depending on the applicant's circumstances.
Portfolio, audition, interview and creative-sample requirements must be checked against the specific program. No institution-wide portfolio requirement is established by the sources reviewed.
How to Apply?
- Application Portal
Deadline & Timeline
The live application portal lists undergraduate applications for 2027 entry. The following dates come from published admissions documentation and require confirmation for the current cycle:
- Spring undergraduate application deadline: 15 November, as stated in historical admissions materials.
- Regular undergraduate priority deadline: 15 February, as stated in historical admissions materials.
Current-cycle dates for fall 2027, including international applicant deadlines and program-specific deadlines, could not be independently verified. Do not rely on historical deadlines when preparing a current application.
Location
Meredith College — Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Additional Details
- Meredith has different eligibility rules for undergraduate and graduate study, particularly concerning its undergraduate all-women's status and coeducational graduate programs.
- Tuition figures published for 2025–2026 are not confirmed rates for 2026–2027.
- Application fees and deadlines should be confirmed directly with admissions because some available detailed admissions documents are older than the current application cycle.
- Art-related applicants should confirm the current availability of their intended major, minor or certificate in the academic catalogue.