Full-Time Tuition 2025-2026
Students are billed in advance of each semester. See due dates below. Full-time is 12 to 18 credit hours. Over 18 hours, an additional course overload fee of $1,172 per credit hour applies.
2025-26 Full-Time Tuition: $47,278
Per Semester: $23,639
Full-Time Tuition (including mandatory Activity Fee): $47,448*
Per Semester (including mandatory Activity Fee): $23,724*
*Note: Annual $170 student activity fee is charged to all full- and part-time undergraduate students ($85 per semester). In addition, a student should also allow for books, supplies, transportation, and personal expenses. Tuition is charged based on a student’s full- or part-time status, not on the format of instruction, which may vary.
Full-time Tuition stated as per hour rate
If taking 12-18 credit hours, a student will be charged for 12 hours at a rate of $1,970 per hour plus activity fee for a total tuition of $23,724 per semester.
Billing Due Dates for Tuition and Fees
- Fall semester: August 1
- Spring semester: December 1
Housing and Food
Housing and Food: $13,810 ($6,905 per semester)
Private Room – Additional Fee: $900 per semester
Apartments
10 Month Cost
- 2 bedroom/2 bath units
- $12,260 ($6,130 Fall and Spring)
- 4 bedroom/2 bath units
- $10,360 ($5,180 Fall and Spring)
12 Month Cost (sign before April 1, 2025)
- 2 bedroom/2 bath units
- $13,510 ($6,130 Fall and Spring/$1,250 Summer)
- 4 bedroom/2 bath units
- $11,340 ($5,180 Fall and Spring/$980 Summer)
12 Month Cost (sign after April 1, 2025)
- 2 bedroom/2 bath units
- $14,010 ($6,130 Fall and Spring/$1,750 Summer)
- 4 bedroom/2 bath units
- $11,840 ($5,150 Fall and Spring/$1,480 Summer)
Summer Only
- 2 bedroom/2 bath units
- $1,750
- 4 bedroom/2 bath units
- $1,480
Full-Time Undergraduate Cost of Attendance
Cost of Attendance – Assumed costs used in developing financial aid:
Tuition & Fees – $47,448* ($23,724 per semester)
Housing & Food – $13,810* ($6,905 per semester)
Potential Costs Not Billed (estimates only):
Book & Supplies – $850
Personal Expenses – $2,082
Transportation – $590
Loan Fees – $48
* Charges to the Billing Statement
Cost of Attendance – Assumed costs used in developing financial aid:
Tuition & Fees – $47,448*
Potential Costs Not Billed (estimates only):
Book & Supplies – $850
Personal Expenses – $2,082
Transportation – $3,414
Loan Fees – $48
* Charges to the Billing Statement
Cost of Attendance – Assumed costs used in developing financial aid:
Tuition & Fees – $47,448*
Potential Costs Not Billed
Book & Supplies – $850
Personal Expenses – $2,082
Transportation – $3,414
Loan Fees – $48
* Charges to the Billing Statement
Part-Time Tuition 2025-2026 - up to 11 credit hours
1-5 credit hours $1,172 per credit hour
6-8 credit hours $1,946 per credit hour
9-11 credit hours $2,898 per credit hour
Per Credit Hour Tuition Charge:
1 1,172.00
2 2,344.00
3 3,516.00
4 4,688.00
5 5,860.00
6 7,806.00
7 9,752.00
8 11,698.00
9 14,596.00
10 17,494.00
11 20,392.00
Course Audit Tuition
$1,506 per three hour course for non-degree seeking students ($502/credit hour)
Other Student Fees
Activity Fee:
$85 per semester (all full- and part-time undergraduate students)
Graduation Fee:
$125 upon application for graduation
Specific Course Fees:
May vary by course
Accompanist Fees:
Depending on whether a student is giving a recital during a particular semester, accompanist fees range from $200-550 for instrumental students and $775-1,000 for vocal students.
Parking Permits:
Residents: $200/year
Commuters: $125/year
Health Fee:
Commuters and Apartment Residents – $200 per year (optional)
Residence Hall residents – included in room charge
Meal Plans:
Traditional residence hall meal plans are included in housing charge indicated above.
There’s a choice of meal plans for commuters and residents of The Oaks Apartments.
Health Insurance:
Health insurance is billed at the start of the fall and spring semesters.
All required students must enroll in Meredith’s BCBS insurance or opt out by completing a waiver with your personal insurance information in the Meredith BCBS insurance portal.
Annual Health Insurance Premium:
2025-26: $4,067.00 for the year
Fall semester (five months coverage) $1,695
Spring/summer (seven months coverage) $2,372
Contact Information
Accounting Department
140 Johnson Hall
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 760-8363
accounting@meredith.edu
