Every student who enters Meredith brings a unique combination of goals, expectations, concerns, cultural perspectives, and individual talents. A committed staff of Student Life professionals works in support of the College Mission to help students seek new levels of self- understanding and achievement. A wide range of extracurricular activities and programs provide opportunity for creative expression, religious and spiritual reflection, service, leadership, friendship and the sharing of specialized interests. Faculty advise and support student organizations and share in college traditions, both old and new.
The Meredith campus serves as residence for about 72% of entering freshmen and approximately 40% of all undergraduate degree-seeking students. The 225- acre campus, located at the edge of Raleigh and a short drive from Research Triangle Park, has been developed to sustain its natural beauty and a sense of safe, peaceful living. Nearby are rich cultural experiences, including drama, music and the visual arts, and ever-expanding opportunities for internships and field placements in state government, education, business, technology, human services, and the sciences.
Meredith facilities, including a 600-seat auditorium, a 1200- seat amphitheater and flexible meeting space with dining services, are available for use by off-campus groups.
Nondiscrimination Policy
Meredith College admits women students of any age, race, creed, sexual orientation, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the College. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation or age (as defined by the Age Discrimination in Employment Act) in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other school- administered programs. Furthermore, it does not discriminate in admission or access to its programs and activities on the basis of disability as defined by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The vice president for business and finance at Meredith coordinates the College’s nondiscriminatory policy on the basis of disability.
For questions or to file a complaint under Title IX, please contact Meredith’s Title IX Coordinators or U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights. Meredith’s Title IX Coordinator is Pamela Davis Galloway, Director of Human Resources, Office of Human Resources, 122 Park Center, (919) 760-8760, davispam@meredith.edu and Meredith’s Deputy Title IX Coordinator is Ann Gleason, Dean of Students, Office of the Dean of Students, 212 Park Center, (919) 760-8521, gleasona@meredith.edu.
Accreditation
Meredith College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate and master’s degrees. Questions about the status of Meredith College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website.
Program Accreditations and Approvals
The college maintains the following program accreditations:
- Undergraduate and graduate programs in business (business administration and accounting) are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB) (2020).
- The BS in Food and Nutrition, the post baccalaureate Dietetic Internship Program, the Master of Science in Nutrition - Didactic Program in Dietetics (MSN - DPD) and the Master of Science in Nutrition – Accelerated Dietitian Nutritionist Track (MSN - ADNT) are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) (2019, 2019, 2019, 2023).
- The BSW degree is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) (2019).
- The Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) accredits the BS in Interior Design (2022).
- Meredith College is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) (2014).
- Meredith College is accredited under the Accreditation Commission of the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP) (2022).
The college has approval of programs from the following agencies:
- The North Carolina State Board of Education and the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (initial and advanced teacher licensure programs) (2021).
- American Bar Association (post-baccalaureate, non-credit Paralegal Program) (2020).
- The Meredith Autism Program is accredited as a Behavioral Health Center of Excellence (BHCOE) (2020).
Contact Information
C. Dianne Raubenheimer
Director of Office of Research, Planning and Assessment
Johnson Hall third floor, 308
(919) 760-8913
Fax: (919) 760-8606
Outcomes and Recognition: Consumer Information
Various surveys and studies confirm that Meredith students and alumnae typically have satisfying experiences, that they would make the same choice again, and that they would recommend the college to potential students. Retention and graduation rates are well above national averages. Last year 77% of entering freshmen returned for their sophomore year. An average of 67% of full-time first-time students graduated from the college within six years, with 62% completing within four years. And the results on the National Survey of Student Engagement show that Meredith students rate Meredith more highly than the national means on five areas of effective educational practice: level of academic challenge, active and collaborative learning, faculty- student interactions, enriching educational experiences and supportive campus environment. Meredith is happy to provide students with information about graduation and persistence statistics, financial assistance programs and policies, and campus safety and security reports. Information may be requested from the Office of Admissions.