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Methodist College
Methodist College admits a bit under 40% of applicants; strong grades put you in the conversation at Methodist College, and the data below says what "strong" means.
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Methodist College sits in Peoria proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it.
51.1% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves.
The rest of this page puts figures to that sketch.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Methodist College received 45 applications and admitted 14 (31.1%), with 14 enrolling.
How Methodist College compares
| Methodist College | Illinois median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 38.9% | 77% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $18,008 | $31,360 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $69,800 | $58,572 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors Methodist College: $69,800 median at year ten, versus $58,572 across Illinois institutions.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $18,008 regardless of where you're from. At Methodist College, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 245 — Methodist College is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
Fewer than half of Methodist College students — 20% — finish within six years. That number should shape how much debt feels safe.
Frequently asked questions
What is Methodist College's acceptance rate?
31.1% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 14 admitted from 45 applicants.
How much does Methodist College cost?
At Methodist College, published tuition is $18,008 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Methodist College's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Methodist College graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $69,800 ten years after enrolling.
Similar colleges in Illinois
- Lake Forest College — 56.8% admitted
- Olivet Nazarene University — 55.9% admitted
- Judson University — 47.6% admitted
- Quincy University — 50.9% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.