by our College Data Analytics TeamFind out more about how Methodist University ranks, how diverse it is, what majors it offers, and other essential facts below.
College Factual analyzes over 2,000 colleges and universities in its annual rankings and ranks them in a variety of ways, including most diverse, best overall quality, best for non-traditional students, and much more.
According to College Factual’s 2026 analysis, Methodist is ranked #2,177 out of 3,449 schools in the nation that were analyzed for overall quality.
Within the state, Methodist holds the #58 spot on the Best Colleges in North Carolina ranking.
Methodist University has an acceptance rate of 75%, which makes it somewhat selective. Make sure it’s not the only school you apply to, even if it’s your school of choice. Whether you get in or not will largely depend on how you compare to other applicants.
About 10% of students accepted to Methodist submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 550 and 630. Math scores were between 530 and 620.
Methodist received ACT scores from 15% of accepted students. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT Composite scores ranged between 22 and 27.
At Methodist, the student to faculty ratio is an excellent 11 to 1. That’s much better than the national average of 15 to 1. This indicates that many classes will probably be small, and students will have ample opportunities to work closely with their professors and classmates.
When estimating how much access students will have to their teachers, some people like to look at what percentage of faculty members are full time. This is because part-time teachers may not have as much time to spend on campus as their full-time counterparts.
The full-time faculty percentage at Methodist University is 45%. This is comparable to the national average of 47%.
The freshmen retention rate tells us what percentage of first-year, full-time students choose to continue on to their sophomore year at a particular school. The rate at Methodist University is 65%, which is about average when compared to the national rate of 68%.
Students are considered to have graduated on time if they finish their studies within four years. At Methodist the on-time graduation rate of first-time, full-time students is 40%. That is great when compared to the national average of 33.3%.
Find out more about the retention and graduation rates at Methodist University.
The current enrollment includes 1,425 undergraduates at Methodist.
Get more detailed information on the diversity at Methodist University.
The overall average net price of Methodist is $16,772. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.### Net Price by Income Group for Methodist
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $21,803 | $20,432 | $23,113 | $27,208 | $30,198 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid. Note that the net price is typically less than the published price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of Methodist, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
It’s not uncommon for college students to take out loans to pay for school. In fact, almost 66% of students nationwide depend at least partially on loans. At Methodist, approximately 58% of students took out student loans averaging $6,737 a year. That adds up to $26,948 over four years for those students. The student loan default rate is 7.2%. Although this is lower than the national default rate of 10.1%, you’ll still want to keep this in mind when taking out student loans. Get more details about paying for Methodist University.
The pay for some majors is higher than others, but on average, students who graduate with a bachelor’s degree from Methodist University make about $48,050 a year during their first few years of employment after graduation. This is right on par with the average college graduate’s salary of $49,219 per year. Also, graduates in your major field may make more.
See which majors at Methodist University make the most money.
Methodist University is an private not-for-profit institution situated in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The surrounding area of the school is a good match for students who enjoy city life. Get more details about the location of Methodist University.
Get in touch with Methodist University can be found below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 5400 Ramsey St, Fayetteville, NC 28311-1420 |
| Phone: | 9106307000 |
| Website: | www.methodist.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/MethodistUniversity |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/Methodist_News |
During the most recent year for which we have data, students from 21 majors graduated from Methodist University. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 403 | NA |
| Rehabilitation Professions | 60 | NA |
| Business Administration & Management | 55 | $36,332 |
| Allied Health Professions | 39 | NA |
| Health & Physical Education | 31 | $23,170 |
| Nursing | 24 | $58,217 |
| General Psychology | 18 | NA |
| Accounting | 18 | NA |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 15 | $28,117 |
| Social Work | 15 | NA |
Online learning options are becoming more and more popular at American colleges and universities. Online classes are great for students who have busy schedules or for those who just want to study on their own time.
796 students took at least one online class at Methodist University.
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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