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Methodist University
Methodist University says yes to 75.1% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $48,050 median earnings.
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Methodist University sits in Fayetteville proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. The school maintains its United Methodist affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $83,653 four years out. 41.3% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 1,448 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 65.1% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1110 and 1220 — near the NC middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Methodist University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Methodist University received 2,738 applications and admitted 2,059 (75.2%), with 344 enrolling.
Methodist University is test-optional: scores are considered when submitted but not required. The 1110–1220 range below describes admitted students who chose to submit — typically Methodist University's stronger testers — so treat it as the higher end of what gets in.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 550 | 590 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 560 | 590 | 590 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 25 | 25 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Methodist University compares
| Methodist University | North Carolina median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 75.1% | 75.1% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $41,250 | $19,500 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $48,050 | $45,873 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors Methodist University: $48,050 median at year ten, versus $45,873 across North Carolina institutions.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $41,250 regardless of where you're from. At Methodist University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 1,448 — Methodist University is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
43.5% graduate within six years. Roughly 56% don't — ask a Methodist University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Methodist University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $83,653 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $65,090 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $63,424 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $58,849 |
| Fire Protection | $53,649 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $53,072 |
| Biology, General | $50,810 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $45,457 |
Median earnings for these 8 Methodist University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $48,050 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 40 additional Methodist University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Methodist University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1110–1220 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 75.1% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Methodist University's acceptance rate?
75.2% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 2,059 admitted from 2,738 applicants.
How much does Methodist University cost?
At Methodist University, published tuition is $41,250 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Methodist University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Methodist University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $48,050 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in North Carolina
- Meredith College — 74.2% admitted
- Montreat College — 69.2% admitted
- Mars Hill University — 67.9% admitted
- University of Mount Olive — 75.8% 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.