Methodist University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4153 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1157 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1082 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #28 of 65 | In North Carolina |
| #2 of 4 | In Fayetteville |
| #2001 of 2,360 | For Gastroenterology and Hepatology |
Quick Review
- Religion
- United Methodist
- Acceptance rate
- 75%
- Undergraduates
- 1,467
- Graduates
- 355
- Male:Female Ratio
- 51:49
- 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% | 72% | 79% |
| Applicants | 2,743 | 1,682 | 1,060 |
| Admissions | 2,061 | 1,219 | 842 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 315 | 207 | 108 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
577 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
276 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
33 or 10%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1080
or below
75% of them
had 1250
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Methodist University are 1080-1250 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
47 or 15%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 22
or below
75% of them
had 27
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Methodist University are 22-27 (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 | 798 (44%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 321 (18%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 271 (15%) |
| Hispanic | 203 (11%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 100 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 64 (4%) |
| Asian | 25 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 9 (0.5%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 5 (0.3%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Methodist University is $26,334 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 | $20,371 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $23,073 |
| $48-75K | $21,328 |
| $75-110K | $27,698 |
| $110K+ | $30,453 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $40,500 | $44,805 |
| Tuition in-state | $40,500 | $44,805 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $40,500 | $44,805 |
| Fee in-district | $750 | $3,090 |
| Fee in-state | $750 | $3,090 |
| Fee out-of-state | $750 | $3,090 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 840 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,250 |
| Room charge | $7,290 |
| Meal charge | $6,960 |
Methodist University majors
Methodist University has granted 253 bachelor's degrees across 38 programs, 56 master's across 3 programs, and 60 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Methodist University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 30 | 9 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 39 | |||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 36 | |||
| Adult Health Nurse & Nursing | 24 | |||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 24 | |||
| Psychology, General | 18 | |||
| Accounting | 17 | |||
| Social Work | 15 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 14 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 5 | 8 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 11 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 10 | |||
| Fire & Arson Investigation and Prevention | 10 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 9 | |||
| Computer Science | 8 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 7 | |||
| Industrial Engineering | 6 | |||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, Other | 6 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 5 | |||
| Finance and Financial Management Services, Other | 5 | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 5 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 4 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 4 | |||
| Education, General | 4 | |||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 4 | |||
| Environmental Control Technologies & Technicians, Other | 3 | |||
| Graphic Design | 3 | |||
| History, General | 3 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 3 | |||
| Organizational Leadership | 3 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 3 | |||
| Cybersecurity Defense Strategy & Policy | 2 | |||
| International Relations and Affairs | 2 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 2 | |||
| Music Performance, General | 2 | |||
| Music, General | 2 | |||
| Applied and Professional Ethics | 1 | |||
| Community Health Services & Liaison & Counseling | 1 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 1 | |||
| Music Theory and Composition | 1 | |||
| Sports Studies | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 2 | 253 | 56 | 60 |
Methodist University has a graduation rate of 44%, which is among the 31% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 44% | 38% | 54% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Methodist University has published 1,014 scientific papers with 18,861 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Biology, Computer Science, Political Science, Law, Environmental Science, Philosophy, Psychology, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 5 | 97 |
| 1994 | 6 | 100 |
| 1995 | 4 | 98 |
| 1996 | 4 | 100 |
| 1997 | 6 | 110 |
| 1998 | 4 | 137 |
| 1999 | 5 | 127 |
| 2000 | 5 | 153 |
| 2001 | 9 | 161 |
| 2002 | 11 | 180 |
| 2003 | 9 | 224 |
| 2004 | 15 | 309 |
| 2005 | 15 | 314 |
| 2006 | 29 | 285 |
| 2007 | 33 | 406 |
| 2008 | 26 | 474 |
| 2009 | 22 | 521 |
| 2010 | 28 | 631 |
| 2011 | 22 | 719 |
| 2012 | 38 | 727 |
| 2013 | 39 | 816 |
| 2014 | 42 | 813 |
| 2015 | 32 | 842 |
| 2016 | 31 | 805 |
| 2017 | 49 | 838 |
| 2018 | 53 | 863 |
| 2019 | 59 | 951 |
| 2020 | 72 | 1156 |
| 2021 | 68 | 1261 |
| 2022 | 60 | 1111 |
| 2023 | 53 | 1016 |
| 2024 | 38 | 1015 |
| 2025 | 42 | 818 |
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 is the on-screen manager of SkyFlight (Scorpio Sky, Dante Martin, Darius Martin, Leila Grey, and Zayda Steel). 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
- record producerdisc jockeycomposer
- 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 | 381 |
| 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 |