Methodist University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,176
Religious affiliation	Methodism
Student to faculty ratio	10 to 1
Acceptance rate	79%
Students retention rate	62%
On-time graduation rate	37%

Located in Fayetteville, North Carolina, Methodist University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 79% indicates that Methodist University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Methodist University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 10-to-1, Methodist University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Methodist University is reported to be 37%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, North Carolina state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 61% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at Methodist University is 62% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in North Carolina is 80%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Methodist University do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

78.6%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$36,960

Cost of attendance at Methodist University in 2022 for students from North Carolina.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average	$7,237
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$36,960

Cost of attendance at Methodist University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average	$20,075
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Methodist University received on average $25,277 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$25,277

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	137	39%	$4,664	$638,964
Other Federal Grant	137	39%	$5,427	$743,492
State Grant/Scholarships	142	41%	$6,872	$975,858
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	345	99%	$20,440	$7,051,758
Total Grant & Scholarships	347	100%	$25,277	$8,771,108

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Methodist University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Methodist University students is 36.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 56.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 25.5%.

36.9%

African American 28.3% 39 students
white 40.9% 87 students
unknown 26.5% 9 students
hispanic 28.6% 10 students
International Students 66.7% 34 students
Mixed Race 20.0% 7 students

Sport Conferences

Football USA South Athletic Conference
Baseball USA South Athletic Conference
Basketball USA South Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country USA South Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Methodist University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Methodist University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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