Meredith College: what international applicants need

What are Meredith College's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Meredith College has 2 application deadlines for 2026–27: Early Action on October 30, 2026 and Regular Decision on July 1, 2027.

• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is Meredith College's acceptance rate?

74.2% for students who started in fall 2024: Meredith College admitted 1,471 of its 1,983 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does Meredith College require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

No. Meredith College is test-optional for 2026–27: you decide whether to send SAT or ACT scores.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Early Action deadline (October 30, 2026), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is October 3, 2026: scores on October 16, 2026, registration by September 18, 2026 (late registration September 22, 2026).
• For the Regular Decision deadline (July 1, 2027), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is June 5, 2027: scores on June 21, 2027, registration by May 21, 2027 (late registration May 25, 2027).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

What SAT score do you need for Meredith College?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 510–680 in Math and 588–668 in Reading and Writing (11% of them sent SAT scores).

• On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 23–29.
• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is Meredith College's application fee for international students?

Meredith College's application fee is $40 for international applicants, the same as for US applicants.

Does Meredith College accept the Common App fee waiver from international students?

No. Meredith College doesn't accept the Common App fee waiver.

• If the fee is a real obstacle, write to the admissions office: some universities grant waivers on request.

Which English tests does Meredith College accept?

Meredith College doesn't list its English tests on the Common App: they're detailed on its international applicants page.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

How many recommendation letters does Meredith College require?

Meredith College doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does Meredith College require the Common App personal essay?

No. Meredith College doesn't require the Common App personal essay for 2026–27, though you can still send it: the Common App lets you submit it to any university.

How many international students does Meredith College have?

31 of Meredith College's 1,206 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 2.6%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does Meredith College cost for international students?

Meredith College's published tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $45,630, the same for every student. On-campus food and housing was $13,280. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $63,330 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source