Methodist University
Methodist
Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311-1420
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
Known for business — close-knit campus
Methodist University is a private urban institution in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1201.
A small campus of 1.4K undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
40% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $48,050 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $24,978.
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1201
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
42.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.9%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$12,500
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
11
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (72)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
65%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History Originally known as Methodist College, the state of North Carolina chartered the school on November 1, 1956.
- •Stacy Weaver (1957–1973) Richard Pearce (1973–1983) M.
- •Wearden (2019–Current) ^ "A Brief History of Methodist University | About Methodist University".
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from NC state average + city premium
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