Methodist University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4342 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1205 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1130 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #27 of 65 | In North Carolina |
| #2 of 4 | In Fayetteville |
| #1980 of 2,310 | For Gastroenterology and Hepatology |
Quick Review
- Religion
- United Methodist
- Acceptance rate
- 75%
- Undergraduates
- 1,436
- Graduates
- 332
- Male:Female Ratio
- 50:50
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.methodist.edu
Methodist University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Methodist University has an acceptance rate of 75% and is among the top 39% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 73% | 81% |
| Applicants | 2,738 | 1,720 | 1,001 |
| Admissions | 2,059 | 1,251 | 808 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 341 | 212 | 129 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 3 | 3 |
575 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
207 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
38 or 11%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1110
or below
75% of them
had 1220
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Methodist University are 1110-1220 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
44 or 13%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 23
or below
75% of them
had 25
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Methodist University are 23-25 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| TOEFL | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 808 (46%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 349 (20%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 241 (14%) |
| Hispanic | 173 (10%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 92 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 47 (3%) |
| Asian | 22 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 9 (0.5%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Methodist University is $25,786 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $21,803 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $20,432 |
| $48-75K | $23,113 |
| $75-110K | $27,208 |
| $110K+ | $30,198 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $38,936 | $40,365 |
| Tuition in-state | $38,936 | $40,365 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $38,936 | $40,365 |
| Fee in-district | $728 | $3,000 |
| Fee in-state | $728 | $3,000 |
| Fee out-of-state | $728 | $3,000 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,176 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,586 |
| Room charge | $6,900 |
| Meal charge | $6,686 |
Methodist University majors
Methodist University has granted 245 bachelor's degrees across 43 programs, 48 master's across 4 programs, and 69 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Methodist University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physician Assistant | 39 | |||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 37 | |||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 32 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 1 | 23 | 1 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 22 | 3 | ||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 17 | |||
| Adult Health Nurse & Nursing | 15 | |||
| Fire & Arson Investigation and Prevention | 15 | |||
| Psychology, Other | 15 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 14 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 1 | 10 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 9 | |||
| Accounting | 8 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 3 | 5 | ||
| Industrial Engineering | 6 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 6 | |||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 6 | |||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, Other | 6 | |||
| Computer Science | 5 | |||
| Education, General | 5 | |||
| Psychology, General | 5 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 2 | 2 | ||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 4 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 4 | |||
| Graphic Design | 4 | |||
| Organizational Leadership | 4 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 1 | 3 | ||
| Social Work | 4 | |||
| Sports Studies | 4 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 3 | |||
| Finance and Financial Management Services, Other | 3 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 3 | |||
| Environmental Control Technologies & Technicians, Other | 2 | |||
| History, General | 2 | |||
| Music Performance, General | 2 | |||
| Music, General | 2 | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 2 | |||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 1 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 1 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 | |||
| International Relations and Affairs | 1 | |||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 | |||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 1 | |||
| Sociology, General | 1 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 8 | 245 | 48 | 69 |
Methodist University has a graduation rate of 40%, which is among the 24% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 40% | 36% | 45% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Methodist University has published 982 scientific papers with 18,230 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Biology, Political Science, Computer Science, Law, Environmental Science, Philosophy, Psychology, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 3 | 75 |
| 1993 | 5 | 95 |
| 1994 | 6 | 100 |
| 1995 | 4 | 98 |
| 1996 | 4 | 100 |
| 1997 | 6 | 109 |
| 1998 | 4 | 134 |
| 1999 | 5 | 128 |
| 2000 | 5 | 152 |
| 2001 | 9 | 161 |
| 2002 | 11 | 179 |
| 2003 | 9 | 224 |
| 2004 | 15 | 309 |
| 2005 | 15 | 313 |
| 2006 | 29 | 284 |
| 2007 | 33 | 407 |
| 2008 | 26 | 475 |
| 2009 | 22 | 521 |
| 2010 | 28 | 631 |
| 2011 | 22 | 719 |
| 2012 | 38 | 727 |
| 2013 | 39 | 823 |
| 2014 | 42 | 813 |
| 2015 | 32 | 842 |
| 2016 | 31 | 803 |
| 2017 | 49 | 837 |
| 2018 | 53 | 863 |
| 2019 | 59 | 951 |
| 2020 | 72 | 1157 |
| 2021 | 68 | 1263 |
| 2022 | 60 | 1110 |
| 2023 | 53 | 1016 |
| 2024 | 37 | 1001 |
Notable alumni
-
Christopher Daniels
- Occupations
- professional wrestler
- Biography
-
Christopher Daniel Covell, better known by the ring name Christopher Daniels, is an American retired professional wrestler. He is signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW), where he works as the Head of Talent Relations and was formerly an in-ring performer. He is best known for his time in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) and Ring of Honor (ROH), as well as extensive time on the independent circuit; he is known as the "King of Indies" for his work with independent promotions across the world, including Frontier Wrestling Alliance (FWA), International Wrestling Cartel (IWC), and Pro Wrestling Guerrilla (PWG).
-
Ruth Carter Stapleton
- Occupations
- politicianevangelist
- Biography
-
Ruth Carter Stapleton was an American Christian evangelist. She was the younger sister of United States President Jimmy Carter and Rosalynn Carter’s best friend.
-
TJR
- Occupations
- composerrecord producerdisc jockey
- Biography
-
Thomas Joseph Rozdilsky, better known as TJR, is an American DJ and music producer.
-
John W. Handy
- Enrolled in Methodist University
- Graduated with Bachelor of Arts in history
- Occupations
- military officer
- Biography
-
John William Handy is a retired United States Air Force officer. Serving from 1967 to 2005, he reached the rank of general and held a number of high-ranking commands.
-
Chip Dicks
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
John Gaudry "Chip" Dicks III is an American lobbyist and former Democratic member of the Virginia House of Delegates, serving from 1983 to 1990. He was defeated for reelection in 1989 by Republican Kirk Cox.
General info
| Alternative names | Methodist |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1956 |
| Motto | Veritas et Virtus Truth and Virtue |
| Colors | green, gold |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 457 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 5400 Ramsey St Fayetteville, North Carolina, 28311-1420 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 209,000 |
| Phone | 9106307000 |