Methodist University

5/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Fayetteville, NC
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#11 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

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Overview

Total enrollment

1,822

Location Fayetteville, North Carolina
Website methodist.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Midsize City
Religious Affiliation United Methodist

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Methodist University is a private institution located in Fayetteville, North Carolina, situated approximately 65 miles south of Raleigh. The 617-acre suburban campus features Georgian-style architecture and modern academic facilities, established in 1956 as Methodist College before achieving university status in 2006. The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs across five schools, with notable strengths in business administration, health sciences, and professional golf management?one of only a few PGA-accredited programs nationwide. Students can choose from traditional residence halls or campus apartments, and the Methodist Monarchs compete in NCAA Division III athletics as members of the USA South Athletic Conference.

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Ratings

Methodist is rated within the lower 44% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

Overall Rating

5 out of 10
Academics

6 out of 10
Resources

7 out of 10
Outcomes

3 out of 10
Value

4 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Methodist University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

Best Colleges in the U.S.

#701
Best Private Colleges in the U.S.

#464
Best Colleges in North Carolina

#21
Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

#11
Best Value Colleges in North Carolina

#68

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Average

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1080/1250
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 22/27
GPA 3.58

Acceptance Rate

75.1%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 15.3%
Application Fee $50

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$41,250

Costs for Methodist University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$41,250
Books and Supplies		$1,400
Other Fees		$750
Room and Board		$14,250
Budget for Other Expenses		$2,650
Total One Year Cost		$60,300

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$43,700 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

39% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Methodist University are Business, Social Sciences, and Biology. 41% of students major in Business, 7% in Social Sciences, and 7% in Biology.