Meredith College's published cost of attendance is $57,313. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $17,207, families in the lower-middle income band pay around $19,006, middle-income families pay about $18,064, families in the upper-middle income band pay approximately $23,678, and higher-income families pay around $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 |
Meredith College's published cost of attendance is $57,313. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $17,207, families in the lower-middle income band pay around $19,006, middle-income families pay about $18,064, families in the upper-middle income band pay approximately $23,678, and higher-income families pay around $29,117. Azimuth ranks Meredith College #1033 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Meredith College meets demonstrated financial need through a combination of need-based scholarships, grants, and federal aid programs. Families apply for aid using the FAFSA, and the college works with students to construct aid packages that typically include both gift aid and loan options. The aid structure emphasizes need-based support, with institutional aid playing a meaningful role in closing the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $44,613; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $54,650, median federal debt of $25,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $282 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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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.
