Methodist University
5400 Ramsey St, Fayetteville, United StatesAll photos (0)
Overview of Methodist University
About this school
Methodist University (formerly Methodist College), founded in 1956, is a private, church-affiliated, liberal arts college. Its 600-acre campus is located in Fayetteville, 60 miles south of Raleigh.
- www.methodist.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Yes
Graduate Students
199
Institution Type
Private
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:2,217
- Men:1,190 (53.7%)
- Women:1,027 (46.3%)
Location
Admission Information
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to Methodist University is moderately difficult: more than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is required
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | 4 | - |
Mathematics | - | 3 |
Science | - | 2 |
Foreign Language | - | 2 |
Social Studies | - | - |
History | - | 2 |
Academic Electives | - | - |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | Not reported |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - | - |
SAT Subject Tests Only | - | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
Use of SAT/ACT Essay | SAT: No policy as of now ACT: No policy as of now |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | 5400 Ramsey Street |
City, State, Zip | Fayetteville, NC 28311-1498 |
Phone | (910) 630-7027 |
Fax | (910) 630-7317 |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | Rolling |
Application Fee | $25 |
Application Fee Waiver | Available |
Regular Admission Notification | August 15 |
Accept Offer Of Admission | By May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified after May 1 |
Waiting List Used | No |
Defer Admission | Student can defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | No |
Early Decision Deadline | - |
Early Decision Notification | - |
Early Action Offered | No |
Early Action Deadline | - |
Early Action Notification | - |
Application Form
Common Application | Not accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application | Not available |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | Required for some freshmen |
Letters Of Recommendation | - |
Other | - |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular|Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/ Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 63% of 2,904 applicants were admitted |
Women | 67% of 924 applicants were admitted |
Men | 61% of 1,980 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 1,042 (57%) of 1,826 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 445 (72%) of 616 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 597 (49%) of 1,210 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 3.28 |
375 And Above | 31% |
3.50 - 3.74 | 13% |
3.25 - 3.49 | 14% |
3.00 - 3.24 | 18% |
2.50 - 2.99 | 21% |
2.00 - 2.49 | 3% |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | Not reported |
• Score 700 - 800 | Not reported |
• Score 600 - 700 | Not reported |
• Score 500 - 600 | Not reported |
• Score 400 - 500 | Not reported |
• Score 300 - 400 | Not reported |
• Score 200 - 300 | Not reported |
Sat Critical Reading | Not reported |
• Score 700 - 800 | Not reported |
• Score 600 - 700 | Not reported |
• Score 500 - 600 | Not reported |
• Score 400 - 500 | Not reported |
• Score 300 - 400 | Not reported |
• Score 200 - 300 | Not reported |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 21 average |18-23 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 0% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 18% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 62% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 20% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - $32,860 (70.88771437816848%)
- Room & Board: - $12,295 (26.52356811562938%)
- Other Expences: - $1,200 (2.5887175062021357%)
- Tuition & Fees: - Not reported
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expences
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
Methodist University accepts installment plan
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | - |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Priority deadline June 1 |
Award Notification Date | On a rolling basis beginning December 6 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 002946 | Free |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 405 (85.4%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 383 (94.6%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 383 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 40 (10.4%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 65% |
Average Award | $24,664 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 382 (99.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $21,061 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 312 (81.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,491 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 32 (8.4%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 83 (17.5%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $25,027 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 1,576 (80.7%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 1,487 (94.4%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 1,474 (99.1%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 123 (8.3%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 61% |
Average Award | $22,474 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 1,457 (98.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $18,142 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 1,122 (76.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,965 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 82 (5.6%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 335 (17.2%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $18,523 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 74% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $33,978 |
Parents Borrowing Plus Loans | - |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | 20.0% |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Special achievements/activities, Special characteristics (minority, religious affiliation, other scholarships) |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Education, English, Military Science |
Creative Arts/Performance | Dance, Debating, Music |
Special Achievements/Activities | Cheerleading/Drum Major, Leadership |
Special Characteristics | Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Faculty/Staff, International Students, Local/State Students, Relatives of Clergy, Religious Affiliation, Siblings of Current Students |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | $536 |
Academics & Instruction
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Required
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
127
Part-Time Faculty
86
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
46%
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 41% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 33% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 22% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 4% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 0% of classes
- 50-99 students: - 1% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-99
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 9% of discussion sections/labs
- 10-19 students: - 39% of discussion sections/labs
- 20-29 students: - 48% of discussion sections/labs
- 30-39 students: - 4% of discussion sections/labs
% of Sections/Labs
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
# of Students
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | - |
Computing
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | 200 |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
Methodist University provides visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
67.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
16.3%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
40.2%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
44.0%
Programs & Majors
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (52)
- Accounting
- Art Teacher Education
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Athletic Training/Trainer
- Behavioral Sciences
- Bible/Biblical Studies
- Biological and Physical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Chemistry, General
- Computer Science
- Creative Writing
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Economics, General
- Education, General
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature, General
- Finance, General
- French Language and Literature
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
- History, General
- Hospitality and Recreation Marketing Operations
- International Relations and Affairs
- Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
- Legal Studies, General
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Marketing Research
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Mathematics, General
- Music Management
- Music Teacher Education
- Music, General
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management, General
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Physician Assistant
- Political Science and Government, General
- Pre-Dentistry Studies
- Pre-Law Studies
- Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
- Pre-Veterinary Studies
- Psychology, General
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
Not reported
Special Programs
Accelerated program, Cooperative work study program, Distance learning, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Business/marketing, Parks and recreation, Social sciences
Online Degrees
None
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Master of Justice Administration, Master of Medical Science, Master of Business Administration
Master's Programs of Study (3)
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Criminal Justice and Criminology
- Physician Assistant Studies
Campus Life
Location & Geography
Population
204,408
Nearest Metropolitan Area
600 acres
Environment
Suburban environment
Campus Size
Raleigh-Durham
Weather
Temperature | 28.8 average low in January, 85 average high in September |
Rain | 113 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Airport | 60 mile(s) from campus in Raleigh |
Nearest Bus Station | 5 mile(s) from campus in Fayetteville |
Nearest Train Station | 5 mile(s) from campus in Fayetteville |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Men only housing, women only housing, coed housing
Students of College Housing
57% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
43%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Not offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division III |
Mascot | Monarchs |
School Colors | Dark green and bright gold |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cheerleading | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Football | ||
Golf | ||
Lacrosse | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cheerleading | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Football | ||
Golf | ||
Lacrosse | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | basketball, bowling, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, table tennis, tennis, volleyball, weight lifting |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
Methodist University offers choral groups, marching band, drama theatre, student newspaper, national fraternities, national sororities, student activities committee, student government association, student education association, fellowship of christian athletes, residence hall association
Sororities
3% of women participate
Fraternities
2% of men participate
ROTC
Army ROTC offered on campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
1,930
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
2,217
Women
1,027
Men
1,190
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 1.1% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 1.3% Asian
- 23.5% Black/African-American
- 4.7% Hispanic/Latino
- 4.1% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.4% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 54.8% White
- 10.1% Unknown
International Students
5.1% from 53 countries
Average Age
24
Number of Graduate Students
199