In 1997, the college moved away from a direct connection with the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina.

[5] The campus covers 225 acres (0.91 km2) and is located close to both Raleigh-Durham International Airport and Research Triangle Park.

According to U.S. News & World Report the most popular majors are Psychology, Biology/Biological Sciences, Business Administration and Management, Child Development and Social Work.

College funds support these projects and underwrite travel costs for students presenting their work at conferences.

The college hosts an annual one-day research conference in April to present work of Meredith students.

Meredith College is noted for its traditions, which range from the Honor Code to Cornhuskin', a yearly weeklong festival encouraging competition between graduating classes.