Methodist University
Fayetteville, NC · Private
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Methodist University admitted 75.1% of applicants university-wide (2,061 of 2,743).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 75.1% | 2,061 | 2,743 |
| In-state | 66.7% | 1,000 | 1,500 |
| Out-of-state | 66.7% | 400 | 600 |
| International applicants | 75.0% | 150 | 200 |
| Men | 72.5% | 1,219 | 1,682 |
| Women | 79.4% | 842 | 1,060 |
Of 2,061 admitted students, 316 enrolled (15.3% yield).
Methodist University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1080–1250
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 22–27
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.00–3.74
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Methodist University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $55,796/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $41,250 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $20,150 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $55,796/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $20,371 |
| $30k–48k | $23,073 |
| $48k–75k | $21,328 |
| $75k–110k | $27,698 |
| Over $110k | $30,453 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Presidential Scholarship — Up to $18,000 per year (Presidential)
- Provost Scholarship — Up to $16,000 per year (Merit)
- Dean Scholarship — Up to $14,000 per year (Merit)
- Methodist Scholarship — Up to $12,000 per year (Merit)
- Dean's Scholarship — Varies (Merit)
- Departmental Scholarships — Varies (Departmental)
- Founders Scholarship — Varies (Merit)
- Methodist University Grant — Varies (Need Based)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- Presidential Scholarship — Up to $18,000 per year (Presidential)
- Provost Scholarship — Up to $16,000 per year (Merit)
- Dean Scholarship — Up to $14,000 per year (Merit)
- Methodist Scholarship — Up to $12,000 per year (Merit)
- Dean's Scholarship — Varies (Merit)
- Departmental Scholarships — Varies (Departmental)
- Founders Scholarship — Varies (Merit)
Methodist University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- Completed application for admission
- High school transcript
- SAT or ACT scores (optional)
International applicants
- Completed application for admission
- High school transcript
- SAT or ACT scores (optional)
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Methodist University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
Methodist University requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $48,050
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 43.5%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 65%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $27,000
- At graduation
Methodist University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Deadlines
- 2026-11-01Early Decision — Binding early round
- 2027-08-15Regular Decision — Standard deadline
Methodist University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C21–C22 · 2023
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (25%), Psychology (10%), Biological & life sciences (8%).
Student–faculty ratio: 15:1 · 66% of class sections have under 20 students.
Methodist University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.