Methodist University
Fayetteville, NC · Midsize city
Admissions
- Acceptance rate (most recent year)
- 75.1%
- Applicants (fall 2023)
- 2,738
- Admitted (fall 2023)
- 2,059
- Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
- 344
- Yield (admitted who enroll)
- 17%
- Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
- 81%
- Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
- 73%
- SAT reading, middle 50%
- 550–630
- SAT math, middle 50%
- 530–620
- ACT composite, middle 50%
- 22–27
- Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
- 11% / 13%
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
What they look at
- High school GPA
- required
- High school class rank
- considered
- High school record (transcript)
- required
- College-prep program completed
- required
- Recommendations
- considered
- Demonstration of competencies
- not considered
- SAT/ACT scores
- considered
- English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
- considered
- Other test
- not considered
- Work experience
- considered
- Personal statement or essay
- considered
- Legacy status
- considered
“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.
- Full sticker price (per year)
- $55,796
- Tuition & fees – in-state
- $41,250
- Tuition & fees – out-of-state
- $41,250
- Median debt at graduation
- $27,000
- Students with federal loans
- 58%
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Outcomes
- Graduate within 6 years
- 44%
- Freshmen who return for year 2
- 65%
- Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
- $39,592
- Median earnings, 10 years after starting
- $48,050
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Students & campus
- Undergraduates
- 1,448
- Graduate students
- 355
- Student-to-faculty ratio
- 11 : 1
- Women
- 43%
- Students receiving Pell grants
- 41%
- Full-time faculty
- 62%
Undergraduate diversity
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Most popular majors
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)
Contacts & links
- President
- Dr. Stanley T. Wearden
- Main phone
- (910) 630-7000
- Address
- 5400 Ramsey St, Fayetteville, NC 28311-1420
How to apply (2026–27)
| Plan | Apply by | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Priority deadline | July 31 | — |
Also admits on a rolling basis.
- Apply with
- Own application, Common App
- Application fee
- Free
- SAT/ACT
- Optional
Testing: Optional if core GPA/curriculum standards met; selective scholarships need scores
Financial aid policies
- Merit scholarships: Admitted students considered for $14,000–$17,000/year; selective awards need 3.0 GPA + scores
Source: the college’s official website: methodist.edu, methodist.edu, content.commonapp.org. Dates can change, so always confirm on the college’s site.