Methodist Admission Requirements

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Methodist Admission Overview

Methodist admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Methodist admitted 75.1% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.58 GPA (A-) and SAT 1080-1250 / ACT 22-27. Methodist is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Methodist is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Methodist Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

75.1%

Admission Standards

Average

Applicant Competition

Very Low

Low

Average

High

Very High

Extreme

Acceptance Rate

The Methodist acceptance rate is 75.1%. Last year, 2,061 of 2,743 applicants were admitted. That is the 31st lowest acceptance rate in North Carolina.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Methodist and can you get accepted?

Methodist is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Methodist University typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.58. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 15% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Methodist GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.58

Typical High School Grades

A-

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.58

0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Methodist typically have around a 3.58 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. Methodist is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

25% of enrolled freshmen had a 4.0. The school ranks #14 in North Carolina for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.6 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Methodist University freshmen
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	25.0%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	16.0%	Avg +
3.50 to 3.74	15.0%	Avg -
3.25 to 3.49	10.0%	Avg -
3.00 to 3.24	18.0%	Reach
2.50 to 2.99	14.0%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	2.0%	Low
1.00 to 1.99	0%	Low
less than 1.00	0%	Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Methodist SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1080-1250

Freshmen who sent SAT

10%

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 550
Math 530
Composite 1080

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 630
Math 620
Composite 1250

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Methodist typically score around a 1170 SAT (middle 50% 1080–1250) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 71st percentile nationally. Methodist ranks #19 in the state of North Carolina for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1080 to 1250

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

Methodist is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1170 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Methodist University
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1250+	Above 75th	>85%
1170 to 1250	Avg +	76%-85%
1080 to 1170	Avg -	61%-76%
Below 1080	Below mid-50	<61%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Methodist ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

22-27

Freshmen reporting ACT

15%

25th Percentile Scores

English 21
Math 20
Composite 22

75th Percentile Scores

English 26
Math 25
Composite 27

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Methodist typically have around a 24 ACT (mid-50 22–27) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 73rd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Methodist places #14 among colleges in North Carolina for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 22 to 27

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to Methodist without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 24.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Methodist University
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
27+	Above 75th	>87%
24 to 27	Avg +	75%-87%
22 to 24	Avg -	64%-75%
Below 22	Below mid-50	<64%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

75% of Methodist University freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 37% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted Methodist University students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	13%
Top 25% of class	37%
Top 50% of class	75%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Methodist University admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	1,060	1,682	2,743
Accepted	842	1,219	2,061
Acceptance Rate	79%	72%	75%
Enrolled	108	208	316
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	13%	17%	15%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Methodist University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Methodist University application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Methodist University is $50.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Methodist University
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	Yes

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Methodist is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 75.1% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.58 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1080-1250); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025