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Methodist University

Methodist

Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311-1420

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Business-focusedTight-knitUrbanGreek life

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.

Established
1956
Motto
Engage, Enrich, Empower
Mascot
Lion
Type
Private university
Conference
National Collegiate Athletic Association's Division III
Division
Division III
75%Acceptance
1201SAT Avg
1,425Students
9:1Student:Faculty
40%Grad Rate
$48,050Earnings 10yr
$24,978Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Methodist University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate75.2%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1201

Reading & WritingMid: 585
550630
MathMid: 585
560590

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 24
2325

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

75.2%

Trend

SAT Avg

1201

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$39,664
Room & Board$13,586
Books & Supplies$1,400
Total Cost of Attendance$53,585
Average Net Price$24,978
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$21,803
$30–48K$20,432
$48–75K$23,113
$75–110K$27,208
$110K+$30,198

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$24,978

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

4200.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/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

Programs (72)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,425
Gender Split
44% / 56%
Women / Men
First Generation
32%
Pell Grant Recipients
39%

Race & Ethnicity

White 46%
Black 22%
Hispanic 10%
Asian 1%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 6%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate40.2%
Freshman Retention64.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$40,540
8 Years$44,007
10 Years$48,050

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$39,200
Men
$46,600

Rankings

U.S. News
#91

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

99Average

Estimated from NC state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Raleighpop. 470K
46 mi(80 min)
Charlottepop. 880K
111 mi(192 min)
Washingtonpop. 690K
280 mi(485 min)

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