Here are the current tuition and fee figures for Meredith College, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
In the most recent reported year, tuition and fees at Meredith College amounted to $45,630 annually for undergraduate students. Note that the school does not charge a different rate for in-state students.
Of that total, required fees totaled $170; what is left is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $45,460 |
| Fees | $170 |
| Total | $45,630 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and do not include room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
How much will Meredith College charge if you go part time? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
For perspective, here is how Meredith College prices compare to peer schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In NC | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, Meredith College runs on the expensive side.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Visit the Meredith College Financial Aid page to learn more.
Below is how tuition at Meredith College has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $41,104 |
| Two Years Ago | $42,420 |
| One Year Ago | $43,816 |
| Most Recent Year | $45,460 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at Meredith has changed across the reported years.
Most recently, tuition climbed 3.8%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $47,342 the year ahead.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
Over the reported years, tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 3.44%, putting next year’s cost near $47,201.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $47,201 |
| In 2 Years | $48,826 |
| In 3 Years | $50,507 |
| In 4 Years | $52,246 |
| In 5 Years | $54,044 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $198,780.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
To learn about financial aid at Meredith College, head to the Meredith College Financial Aid page.