First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline | Decision by |
|---|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | October 30, 2026 | November 13, 2026 |
| Priority deadline Apply by this date for the best chance at aid or a place; later applications may still be read. | December 1, 2026 | December 15, 2026 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | February 1, 2027 | February 15, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: meredith.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology | 42 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 35 |
| Child Development | 23 |
| Business Administration and Management | 18 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 15 |
| Social Work | 14 |
| Dietetics/Dietitian | 14 |
| Interior Design | 13 |
Show the other 30 majors
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 12 |
| Mathematics | 9 |
| Sociology | 9 |
| Graphic Design | 9 |
| Public Health | 8 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 8 |
| Political Science and Government | 8 |
| Chemistry | 7 |
| English Language and Literature | 7 |
| Computer Science | 7 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 7 |
| History | 6 |
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | 6 |
| Art Teacher Education | 5 |
| Fashion/Apparel Design | 5 |
| Accounting | 5 |
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration | 5 |
| Environmental Studies | 4 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 4 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 4 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 4 |
| Fashion Merchandising | 4 |
| Dance | 3 |
| Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other | 3 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 2 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 2 |
| Voice and Opera | 2 |
| Economics | 1 |
| Human Services | 1 |
| Music Teacher Education | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
ROTC
Air Force, Army
Faith groups
Cru, Hillel, InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Raleigh-Cary, NC
1,562,009 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Raleigh-Durham International (RDU)
Nearest hub airport
Raleigh-Durham International (RDU)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 14.5 of 20
Elevation
472 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
32°F
July high
91°F
Annual snowfall
4.5 in
Days at 90°F or higher
47 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,590 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh1 mi
- William Peace University3 mi
- Shaw University4 mi
- Saint Augustine's University4 mi
- Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary16 mi
- North Carolina Central University17 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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