Methodist University
Methodist University is a private research university in Fayetteville, North Carolina, enrolling about 1,448 students. Admission is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of about 75.14% in federal reporting data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $48,050 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $41,250
- 2024 Average Net Price: $24,704 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 75.14% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,448 93.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 43.51%
- Average SAT Score: 1182
Methodist University: what the data shows
Common questions about Methodist University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Methodist University?
Methodist University is located in Fayetteville, NC (ZIP 28311-1420).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is Methodist University public or private?
Methodist University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Methodist University cost?
Published tuition: $41,250.
Average net price after aid: $24,704.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $20,371 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $23,073 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $21,328 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $27,698 |
| $110,001+ | $30,453 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $165,000.
How hard is it to get into Methodist University?
Admission rate: 75.14%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1182 and midpoint ACT 24.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Methodist University?
Total enrollment: 1,448 students.
About 93% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Methodist University?
150%-time completion rate: 43.51%.
First-year retention: 65.1%.
What do graduates of Methodist University earn?
Median earnings: $40,540 six years after entry; $48,050 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $27,000.
41.30% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Methodist University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (403 completions)
- CIP 520201 (48 completions)
- CIP 510912 (39 completions)
- CIP 512308 (36 completions)
- CIP 512306 (24 completions)
- CIP 513803 (24 completions)
- General Psychology (18 completions)
- CIP 520301 (18 completions)
- Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (15 completions)
- Social Work (15 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Methodist University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 75.14%; completion rate 43.51%; median earnings $48,050 at 10 years; net price $24,704. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$41,250
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Methodist University was $41,250.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$24,704
2024 Value
In 2024 Methodist University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $24,704.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$98,816 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$24,704 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$165,000 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Methodist University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
41.30% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
58.01% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Methodist University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Methodist University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $27,830 | $27,830 | $24,462 |
| 2014 | $29,080 | $29,080 | $22,483 |
| 2015 | $30,530 | $30,530 | $29,365 |
| 2016 | $31,980 | $31,980 | $30,574 |
| 2017 | $32,860 | $32,860 | $31,129 |
| 2018 | $33,852 | $33,852 | $31,430 |
| 2019 | $34,522 | $34,522 | $32,906 |
| 2020 | $36,076 | $36,076 | $32,681 |
| 2021 | $36,960 | $36,960 | $18,855 |
| 2022 | $38,138 | $38,138 | $27,109 |
| 2023 | $39,664 | $39,664 | $24,978 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
75.14% Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1182
ACT Average: 24
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
93.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Methodist University in 2024 is 1,448 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
65.1%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
29.27% 100% Completion Time
43.51% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 29.27% of students graduating from Methodist University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Methodist University.
Return on Investment
$27,000 Median Student Debt
$48,050 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
56.19% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
386.26% Return on Investment
5.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Methodist University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
CIP 52.0201: 48 completions
CIP 51.0912: 39 completions
CIP 51.2308: 36 completions
CIP 51.2306: 24 completions
CIP 51.3803: 24 completions
General Psychology: 18 completions
CIP 52.0301: 18 completions
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration: 15 completions
Social Work: 15 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 403 completions
Most popular programs at Methodist University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Methodist University graduates.
About
Methodist University is a private non-profit institution located in Fayetteville, NC, offering 46 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 1,448 students. The admission rate is 75.14%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1182. The institution maintains a 43.51% graduation rate. Approximately 41.30% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Location
Fayetteville, NC 28311-1420
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Methodist University provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
FAQ
How much does Methodist University cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $41,250 and average net price is $24,704 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Methodist University?
The admission rate is 75.1% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What test scores do students need for Methodist University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Methodist University reports midpoint SAT about 1182 and midpoint ACT about 24.
What do graduates of Methodist University earn?
Median earnings are $40,540 six years after entry and $48,050 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Methodist University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 43.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Methodist University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $27,000.
How big is Methodist University?
Total enrollment is about 1,448 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Methodist University public or private?
Methodist University is a private nonprofit institution located in Fayetteville, NC.
Is Methodist University an HBCU?
No. Methodist University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Methodist University a tribal college?
No. Methodist University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Methodist University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Methodist University does not meet that proxy (reported share 11.9%).
Is Methodist University religiously affiliated?
Yes. IPEDS reports a religious affiliation for Methodist University: United Methodist.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.