Methodist University
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
About Methodist University
School Type: Private
Religious Affiliation: United Methodist
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: Yes
Accreditation: regional
Methodist University is a small private university located on an urban campus in Fayetteville, North Carolina. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,436, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 75%. The university offers 69 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 40%, and a student-faculty ratio of 9:1. Tuition and fees for students are $38,936.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate
Full-Time Student Retention Rate
Six-Year Graduation Rate of Full-Time, First-Time Students
Application Considerations
Test scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High school transcriptRequired to be considered for admission
High school rankNot required for admission, but considered if submitted
Letter of recommendationNot required for admission, but considered if submitted
High school GPARequired to be considered for admission
Open admissionNo
Completion of college prep programRequired to be considered for admission
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollmentYes
Credit for qualified life experience*Yes
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile23-25
SAT 25th-75th Percentile1110-1220
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
2k
Students enrolled
44%
Online student enrollment
9:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
46%
Unknown
14%
Black
20%
Hispanic
10%
Two or more races
3%
Non-U.S. Citizen
5%
Asian
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Socio-economic diversity
43% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
20
Total Online Enrollment
782
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.44% online, 56% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
79% On-campus
21% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
CertificatesNot offered
Associate9% online
Bachelor's20% online
Graduate Certificate50% online
Master's38% online
DoctorateNot offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $38,936 | $38,936 |
| Graduate | $40,365 | $40,365 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $1,400 |
| On-campus room and board | $13,586 |
| On-campus other expenses | $2,650 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $11,500 |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $3,150 |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $6,650 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $56,572 | $56,572 |
| Off-campus without family | $54,986 | $54,986 |
| Off-campus with family | $46,986 | $46,986 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
43%
State Grant Aid
39%
Institution Grant Aid
99%
Pell Grant
43%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$27k
Average student debtafter graduation
$33k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Track Field Indoor
- Track Field Outdoor
- Track Field Xcountry
- Softball
- Volleyball
Degrees Awarded by Program
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
| 2 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
| 3 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs. | |||
| 4 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services. | |||
| 5 | Education. | |||
| 6 | Engineering. | |||
| 7 | Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians. | |||
| 8 | Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics. | |||
| 9 | Health Professions And Related Programs. | |||
| 10 | History. | |||
| 11 | Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services. | |||
| 12 | Mathematics And Statistics. | |||
| 13 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology. | |||
| 14 | Philosophy And Religious Studies. | |||
| 15 | Physical Sciences. | |||
| 16 | Psychology. | |||
| 17 | Public Administration And Social Service Professions. | |||
| 18 | Social Sciences. | |||
| 19 | Visual And Performing Arts. |
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