Question: What was Meredith College’s original name when it opened in 1899?
Answer: Meredith College opened in September 1899 as Baptist Female University with 19 faculty and staff members and more than 200 students. James C. Blasingame was the school’s first president.
Bonus info: The college year at Baptist Female University consisted of three three-month terms. Students paid $36 for room and board and $17.50 for tuition each term. There were additional fees for music and art.
