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The nearest major airport is Raleigh-Durham (RDU), about 52 miles away.

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Methodist University Campus Tours & Visits — Fayetteville, NC

Known for business — close-knit campus

Methodist University is a private urban institution in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1201.

A small campus of 1.4K undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

40% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $48,050 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $24,978.

Established

1956

Motto

Engage, Enrich, Empower

Mascot

Lion

Type

Private university

Division

Division III

75%

Acceptance

1201

SAT Avg

1,425

Undergrads

9:1

Student : Faculty

40%

Grad Rate (4yr)

$48,050

Earnings 10yr

$24,978

Avg Net Price

Rankings

U.S. News

2025

#91

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

•History Originally known as Methodist College, the state of North Carolina chartered the school on November 1, 1956.
•Stacy Weaver (1957–1973) Richard Pearce (1973–1983) M.
•Wearden (2019–Current) ^ "A Brief History of Methodist University | About Methodist University".

Source: Wikipedia

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate75.2%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1201

Reading & WritingMid: 585

550630

MathMid: 585

560590

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 24

2325

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Deadline Calendar

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Typical Application Requirements

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Two Teacher Recommendations

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Methodist University Supplemental EssaysNon-standard

1-3 supplemental essays required

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CSS Profile / FAFSA

Required for financial aid consideration

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$39,664

Room & Board$13,586

Books & Supplies$1,400

Total Cost of Attendance$53,585

Average Net Price$24,978

Median Debt at Graduation$27,000

Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$21,803

$30–48K$20,432

$48–75K$23,113

$75–110K$27,208

$110K+$30,198

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

42.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.9%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,500

Programs (72)

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate40.2%

Freshman Retention64.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$40,540

10 Years$48,050

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

65%

Below Average

Student Body

Undergrads

1,425

Gender Split

44% / 56%

Women / Men

First Generation

32%

Pell Grant Recipients

39%

Race & Ethnicity

White 46%

Black 22%

Hispanic 10%

Asian 1%

Two+ 3%

Int'l 6%

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

11

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

3

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

3

Drug Arrests

2

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

99Average

Estimated from NC state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Raleighpop. 470K

46 mi(80 min)

Charlottepop. 880K

111 mi(192 min)

Washingtonpop. 690K

280 mi(485 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

RDURaleigh-Durham52 mi

CLTCharlotte117 mi

RICRichmond185 mi

Distance to Cities

Raleigh, NC46 mi

~1h 20m drive

Charlotte, NC111 mi

~3h 12m drive

Richmond, VA184 mi

~5h 19m drive

Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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University of Mount Olive

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Admissions

SAT Score Ranges

ACT Score Range

Deadline Calendar

Typical Application Requirements

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Net Price by Family Income

Debt & Aid Detail

Programs (72)

Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Student Body

Race & Ethnicity

Campus Safety

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

Climate (School Year)

Nearest Cities

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