Published cost of attendance is $57,313. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $17,207, middle-income families pay around $18,064, higher-income families pay approximately $29,117.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $57,313 |
| Tuition and Fees | $45,630 |
| Room and Board | $13,280 |
| Books and Supplies | $850 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$34,825 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $22,488 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $17,207 |
| $30–48k | $19,006 |
| $48–75k | $18,064 |
| $75–110k | $23,678 |
| $110k+ | $29,117 |
Published cost of attendance is $57,313. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $17,207, middle-income families pay around $18,064, higher-income families pay approximately $29,117. Azimuth ranks Meredith College #1033 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 27.5 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,000; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $44,613. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $54,650, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $282 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Meredith College earn median 4-year earnings of $54,650, placing Meredith College in the 19.3 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $4,824 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Meredith College in the 37.1 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Meredith College #875 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Meredith College's concentration in business and professional fields. Biology, General is the largest program with 50 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $60,099, and Azimuth ranks the program 1.1x the national CIP-4 benchmark for the field per the program-ranking methodology. The Psychology, General program graduates 42 students earning median 4-year earnings of $49,124. Design and Applied Arts and Business Administration round out the top four, with Communication and Media Studies also contributing to the institution's professional-field focus. This concentration in Business — a field where employers actively recruit and early-career salaries remain competitive — helps explain Meredith College's solid long-term financial outcomes for graduates.
