According to the school, preparing students for their lives as engaged global citizens and leaders is a key goal of Meredith College. Students typically choose this women’s college of 2,200+ students because of its academic reputation, size and location. What they find are academic and co-curricular experiences that challenge them to excel and empower them to make a difference in the world. As a result, most entering freshmen become Meredith graduates, and alumnae report strong satisfaction with the Meredith experience.\r\n\r\nMeredith’s academic program provides a strong liberal arts emphasis that includes a core curriculum focusing on cultural understanding and connections. Students choose from 45+ majors and concentrations that prepare them for careers, professions and graduate study. Students expand their learning through study abroad, the Undergraduate Research Program, LeaderShape, and community involvement. Meredith’s capital city location affords abundant opportunities for internships with such organizations as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SAS Institute, and GlaxoSmithKline. The Meredith Technology Initiative provides each full-time student with her own laptop computer.
* Source: US Department of education: Institute of education statistics** Refers to % of students receiving some form of financial aid† Indicates school information is being used instead of campus information
Bachelor's Degrees
Bachelor's in Accounting
Bachelor's in American Government and Politics (United States)
Bachelor's in American/United States Studies/Civilization
Bachelor's in Art Teacher Education
Bachelor's in Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Bachelor's in Business Administration and Management, General
Bachelor's in Business/Managerial Economics
Bachelor's in Chemistry, General
Bachelor's in Child Development
Bachelor's in Computer and Information Sciences, General
Bachelor's in Computer Science
Bachelor's in Creative Writing
Bachelor's in Dance, General
Bachelor's in Dietetics/Dietitian
Bachelor's in Drama and Dance Teacher Education
Bachelor's in Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Bachelor's in Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
Bachelor's in Economics, General
Bachelor's in English Language and Literature, General
Bachelor's in Environmental Science
Bachelor's in Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Bachelor's in Fashion Merchandising
Bachelor's in Fashion/Apparel Design
Bachelor's in Finance, General
Bachelor's in Fine/Studio Arts, General
Bachelor's in French Language and Literature
Bachelor's in Graphic Design
Bachelor's in Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General
Bachelor's in Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
Bachelor's in History, General
Bachelor's in Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Bachelor's in Interior Design
Bachelor's in International Business/Trade/Commerce
Bachelor's in International Relations and Affairs
Bachelor's in International/Global Studies
Bachelor's in Italian Language and Literature
Bachelor's in Keyboard Instruments
Bachelor's in Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Bachelor's in Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Bachelor's in Mass Communication/Media Studies
Bachelor's in Mathematics, General
Bachelor's in Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Bachelor's in Molecular Biology
Bachelor's in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Bachelor's in Music Pedagogy
Bachelor's in Music Performance, General
Bachelor's in Music Teacher Education
Bachelor's in Music Theory and Composition
Bachelor's in Music, General
Bachelor's in Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Bachelor's in Political Science and Government, General
Bachelor's in Psychology, General
Bachelor's in Public Relations/Image Management
Bachelor's in Public/Applied History
Bachelor's in Religion/Religious Studies
Bachelor's in Social Work
Bachelor's in Sociology
Bachelor's in Spanish Language and Literature
Bachelor's in Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Bachelor's in Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Bachelor's in Voice and Opera
Bachelor's in Women's Studies
Master's Degrees
Master's in Business Administration and Management, General
Master's in Elementary Education and Teaching
Master's in Human Nutrition
Master's in Music Performance, General
Master's in Reading Teacher Education
Master's in Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
Graduate Certificates
Graduate Certificate in Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist