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Methodist University

Methodist University

Fayetteville, NC · City · 1,448 students
WebsiteCommon AppScorecard
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$24,704
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
42%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
50% typical
$48,050
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$48,772 typical
75%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
77% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Methodist University, a private institution in Fayetteville, North Carolina, is highly regarded for its career-focused education and is home to prestigious, niche programs like its nationally recognized PGA Golf Management and Professional Tennis Management concentrations. Beyond business, the university's strongest academic offerings lie in its robust health sciences division, featuring highly competitive programs in nursing, physician assistant studies, and occupational therapy. The student experience is defined by a diverse, tight-knit campus community and a powerhouse NCAA Division III athletic program that has secured over 30 national championships. What truly sets Methodist apart is its commitment to personalized mentorship, boasting a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio and a promise of applied learning—such as internships, research, or study abroad—for every student.

Wikipedia:Methodist University is a private university in Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States, that is affiliated with the North Carolina Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Location
Fayetteville, NC, 28311-1420 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
RDU · Raleigh-Durham
52 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$41,250
Housing & food (on campus)$14,250
Books & supplies$1,400
Cost of attendance$61,223
Average net price$24,704
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$41,250
Housing & food (on campus)$14,250
Books & supplies$1,400
Cost of attendance$61,223
Average net price$24,704
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.methodist.edu
How it’s made up · 2026-27
Methodist University’s own figures for 2026-27, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$44,120
Housing$8,228
Total published by the school$61,223
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$20,371
$30–48k
$23,073
$48–75k
$21,328
$75–110k
$27,698
$110k+
$30,453
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
42%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
29%
Back for yr 2
65%
Transferred
41%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
39% graduated · 44% transferred · 18% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$40,540
10 yrs after entry$48,050
Debt
Median at graduation$27,000
Monthly payment$286
Middle 50% owe$5.5k–$26.8k
90th percentile$31,500
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
75%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1182
R 550–630 · M 530–620
ACT midpoint
24
Comp 22–27 · E 21–26 · M 20–25
SAT middle 50%: 1080–1250
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Student Body
Gender
Men 57%Women 43%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
11 : 1
Pell grant
41%
First-gen
32%
Family income
$38,888
Independent
30%
Age at entry
23.0
Part-time
7%
Race & ethnicity
White
44%
Hispanic
12%
Black
20%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
7%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
11%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division III with football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Indoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$40,540
After 10 yrs
$48,050
Business Administration, Management and Operations53
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness39
Criminal Justice and Corrections23
Fire Protection20
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other17
Psychology, Other16
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing15
Accounting and Related Services8
Marketing8
Communication and Media Studies7
Computer Science7
Industrial Engineering6
Finance and Financial Management Services6
Education, General5
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods5
Psychology, General5
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$48M
Full-time faculty
62%
Faculty salary
$8,728/mo
Teaching spend
$11,574
per student
Federal loans
58%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (small programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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