Methodist University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4508 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1259 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1183 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #29 of 65 | In North Carolina |
| #2 of 4 | In Fayetteville |
| #2480 of 2,556 | For Classics and Ancient History |
Quick Review
- Religion
- United Methodist
- Acceptance rate
- 76%
- Undergraduates
- 1,448
- Graduates
- 363
- Male:Female Ratio
- 49:51
- 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 76% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 73% | 83% |
| Applicants | 2,397 | 1,746 | 639 |
| Admissions | 1,814 | 1,275 | 531 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 323 | 216 | 107 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 3 | 2 | 1 |
605 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
253 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
40 or 12%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1063
or below
75% of them
had 1200
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Methodist University are 1063-1200 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
46 or 14%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 23
or below
75% of them
had 26
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Methodist University are 23-26 (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 | 834 (47%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 374 (21%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 283 (16%) |
| Hispanic | 147 (8%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 91 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 29 (2%) |
| 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 $28,129 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 | $24,418 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $23,045 |
| $48-75K | $25,375 |
| $75-110K | $29,833 |
| $110K+ | $32,057 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $37,438 | $39,825 |
| Tuition in-state | $37,438 | $39,825 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $37,438 | $39,825 |
| Fee in-district | $700 | $3,000 |
| Fee in-state | $700 | $3,000 |
| Fee out-of-state | $700 | $3,000 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,176 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,828 |
| Room charge | $6,402 |
| Meal charge | $6,426 |
Methodist University majors
Methodist University has granted 271 bachelor's degrees across 49 programs, 44 master's across 4 programs, and 108 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Methodist University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 78 | |||
| Physician Assistant | 39 | |||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 32 | 1 | ||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 30 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 2 | 17 | ||
| Fire & Arson Investigation and Prevention | 18 | |||
| Adult Health Nurse & Nursing | 14 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 14 | |||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 11 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 11 | |||
| Environmental Control Technologies & Technicians, Other | 10 | |||
| Social Work | 10 | |||
| Finance and Financial Management Services, Other | 9 | |||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other | 9 | |||
| Accounting | 8 | |||
| Cybersecurity Defense Strategy & Policy | 6 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 6 | |||
| Industrial Engineering | 6 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 6 | |||
| Psychology, Other | 6 | |||
| History, General | 5 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 5 | |||
| Organizational Leadership | 5 | |||
| Psychology, General | 5 | |||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, Other | 5 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 4 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, Other | 4 | |||
| Graphic Design | 4 | |||
| Marketing, Other | 4 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 4 | |||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 4 | |||
| Computer Science | 3 | |||
| Reading Teacher Education | 3 | |||
| Cell & Cellular and Molecular Biology | 2 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 2 | |||
| Chemistry, Other | 2 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 2 | |||
| Music Performance, General | 2 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 | 1 | ||
| Political Science and Government, Other | 2 | |||
| Accounting and Related Services, Other | 1 | |||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 1 | |||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 1 | |||
| Community Health Services & Liaison & Counseling | 1 | |||
| Education, General | 1 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 1 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | |||
| Music Theory and Composition | 1 | |||
| Music, General | 1 | |||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 | |||
| Sociology, General | 1 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 1 | |||
| Sports Studies | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 4 | 271 | 44 | 108 |
Methodist University has a graduation rate of 41%, which is among the 26% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 41% | 33% | 54% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Methodist University has published 693 scientific papers with 7,453 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Biology, Political Science, Law, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Philosophy, Psychology, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 7 | 26 |
| 1992 | 1 | 29 |
| 1993 | 4 | 19 |
| 1994 | 3 | 27 |
| 1995 | 2 | 28 |
| 1996 | 3 | 33 |
| 1997 | 3 | 31 |
| 1998 | 2 | 28 |
| 1999 | 1 | 28 |
| 2000 | 5 | 23 |
| 2001 | 8 | 29 |
| 2002 | 8 | 55 |
| 2003 | 6 | 68 |
| 2004 | 3 | 93 |
| 2005 | 7 | 91 |
| 2006 | 15 | 79 |
| 2007 | 24 | 110 |
| 2008 | 19 | 137 |
| 2009 | 16 | 177 |
| 2010 | 17 | 225 |
| 2011 | 16 | 241 |
| 2012 | 21 | 252 |
| 2013 | 20 | 306 |
| 2014 | 24 | 351 |
| 2015 | 25 | 340 |
| 2016 | 24 | 363 |
| 2017 | 40 | 341 |
| 2018 | 41 | 381 |
| 2019 | 49 | 421 |
| 2020 | 63 | 622 |
| 2021 | 61 | 711 |
| 2022 | 51 | 758 |
| 2023 | 38 | 723 |
Notable alumni
-
Christopher Daniels
- Occupations
- professional wrestler
- Biography
-
Christopher Daniel Covell, better known by the ring name Christopher Daniels, is an American professional wrestler. He is signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW) where he works as the Head of Talent Relations as well as an in-ring performer. He is best known for his time in Impact 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
- evangelistpolitician
- Biography
-
Ruth Carter Stapleton was an American Christian evangelist. She was the youngest sister of United States President Jimmy Carter and Rosalynn Carter’s best friend.
-
TJR
- Occupations
- record producercomposerdisc 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 | 437 |
| 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 |